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Star Wars Outlaws Special Editions Stir Controversy Among Fans

Ubisoft unveils premium versions of Star Wars Outlaws, sparking discontent among some enthusiasts.
Star Wars Outlaws Special Editions Stir Controversy Among Fans

Highlights

  • Star Wars Outlaws offers special editions priced at $110 and $130, featuring early access, DLCs, and cosmetic items.
  • Fans are displeased with the expensive rates and exclusive content locked behind premium passes.
  • Standard edition buyers may have the option to purchase the season pass separately at a later date.

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws has introduced a Gold Edition priced at $110 and an Ultimate Edition at $130, which has left some fans dissatisfied with the value offered for these premium prices. These deluxe versions of the game come with premium perks that have become quite common in recent gaming releases.

After a leak about Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft officially announced that the action-adventure game is scheduled for release on August 30. This game marks the first major Star Wars title not under EA's control since Disney acquired Lucasfilm, raising hopes among fans for a departure from the controversial practices associated with EA. While this optimism may still hold true, fans are grappling with pre-order incentives that have already sparked frustration.

Players who pre-order the $110 Gold Edition of Star Wars Outlaws will enjoy a three-day early access period and a season pass containing two post-launch story DLCs, the Jabba's Gambit mission available at launch, and the Kessel Runner Character cosmetic pack. The $130 Ultimate Edition includes all of these, along with two additional cosmetic bundles and a digital art book. A Reddit user named Ketsukoni shared their disappointment on the Saltierthankrayt subreddit dedicated to Star Wars. Fellow fans echoed similar sentiments, expressing lack of surprise at Ubisoft's pre-order strategy.

While early access periods and cosmetic items are standard pre-order perks for AAA titles, the practice of gating an exclusive launch mission featuring an iconic character like Jabba the Hutt behind a $40 season pass is understandably upsetting. Those unwilling to pay extra can opt for the standard $70 edition of Outlaws, which includes just the base game. It is probable that the season pass will be available for separate purchase in the future, providing standard edition buyers who are patient with a chance to access it later on.

Grab Star Wars Outlaws for Free Through Intel's Offer

Gamers hesitant about pre-ordering Ubisoft's upcoming release and planning a PC upgrade can snag a complimentary copy of Star Wars Outlaws by pre-ordering select Intel processors from the 14th generation lineup. This promotion runs until July 31.

In other news, Star Wars Outlaws will feature a cameo appearance by Lady Qi'ra, portrayed by Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones in Solo: A Star Wars Story. However, Clarke will not be reprising her role as the character in this game.

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