The latest update for Star Wars: Outlaws focuses on the post-launch content roadmap and additional details about the game as it approaches its release on August 30, 2024. Here’s what you can expect:
- Early Access and Launch: The game will officially release on August 30, 2024, but those who pre-order the Gold or Ultimate Editions can start playing three days earlier, on August 27, 2024.
- Season Pass Content: The Season Pass includes two major story packs and several cosmetic items. At launch, Season Pass owners will get access to the “Kessel Runner” character pack, which includes a special outfit for the protagonist, Kay Vess, and a custom skin for her companion, Nix. Additionally, an exclusive mission called “Jabba’s Gambit” will be available, where Kay takes on a job from Jabba the Hutt himself.
- Upcoming Story Packs:
- “Wild Card” (Fall 2024): This first story pack will involve Kay participating in a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, where she will cross paths with Lando Calrissian. Alongside this, players will receive the Hunter’s Legacy and Cartel Ronin customization packs.
- “A Pirate’s Fortune” (Spring 2025): The second story pack introduces veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, with Kay getting involved in a quest to settle old scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.
- Story Details and Setting: The game is set between “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” and features Kay Vess navigating the criminal underworld, encountering factions like the Hutts, Crimson Dawn, and the Pykes. Notably, one mission takes place in Cloud City, where Kay has a run-in with a carbonite-frozen Han Solo, situating the story firmly in the Star Wars timeline.
These updates paint a picture of an expansive, story-rich experience in the Star Wars universe, with plenty of post-launch content to keep players engaged (Ubisoft) (Ubisoft) (VULKK.com) (Shacknews).
