Summary
Ubisoft’s upcomingStar Wars Outlawswill lock an exclusive mission featuring Jabba the Hutt behind the Season Pass. WhileStar Warsfans were excited about the concept of an open world title set in A Galaxy Far Far Away, the latest information revealed forOutlawshas been controversial.Star Wars Outlawstakes place beforeReturn of the Jedi, and places its players in the role of Kay Vess, an ambitious scoundrel and thief from Cantonica. However, despite being an entirely single-player experience, Ubisoft has designedStar Wars Outlawsas an always-online title, with a Season Pass that will offer players access to exclusive content.
While this decision has been unpopular with fans, the price tag for thespecial editions ofStar Wars Outlawshasn’t helped either. In order to enjoy the full breadth of content inOutlaws, Ubisoft expects players to pay either $109.99 for the Gold Edition of the game, or $129.99 for the Ultimate Edition, which also comes with two cosmetic bundles and a digital art book ofStar Wars Outlaws. The Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition come with the Season Pass, which will allow players to continue Kay Vess' story through the exclusive Jabba’s Gambit mission and two additional story expansions once they release.
Jabba’s Gambit Mission Is a Season Pass Exclusive in Star Wars Outlaws
Details on the Season Pass can now be read on the officialStar Wars Outlawswebsite, with the Gold and Ultimate Edition also allowing customers toplayStar Wars Outlawssoonerwith a 3-Day Early Access period. Given that Jabba the Hutt played a prominent role in the game’s marketing, with Ubisoft claiming that Kay Vess could either betray or ally with Jabba, some players will no doubt be disappointed that the content will be locked behind the Season Pass at launch.
Thefull release ofStar Wars Outlawsis Jul 30, 2025, as it will launch on the PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. While Ubisoft’s open world formula has caught some critique in the past couple of years,Star Wars Outlawswill offer the developers a chance to breathe new life into an old format. Kay Vess will be able to traverse the planets inStar Wars Outlawson her customizable speeder, and will similarly be able to hop across different planets via the Trailblazer, a light freighter that serves as her ship and base of operations.
