Summary

  • Star Wars Outlaws offers fans a chance to dive deep into the criminal underworld between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
  • Pre-ordering the game unlocks special cosmetic items like unique skins for Kay's speeder and spaceship, adding to the gameplay experience.
  • The game's Gold and Ultimate Editions offer the ability to play Star Wars Outlaws three days early for players who pre-order.

A wealth of new information about Star Wars Outlaws has been revealed, including the game’s pre-order bonuses and how fans can jump into the adventure a few days early. Ubisoft and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora developer Massive Entertainment announced that they were working on an open-world Star Wars game way back in 2021, but it wouldn’t be until the Xbox Games Showcase last June that players got their first official look at Star Wars Outlaws in action.

Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws puts players in the role of Kay Vess, an aspiring smuggler looking to make a name for herself in the criminal underworld of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. To do so, she will need to team up with a mysterious scoundrel named Jaylen and the assassin droid ND-5 to pull off the biggest heist the Outer Rim has ever seen. This dangerous mission will take Kay and her faithful companion Nix across various Star Wars planets and put them into contact with infamous crime lords like Jabba the Hutt.

Kay speaking with ND-5 in Star Wars Outlaws
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Fans recently got to see even more of Star Wars Outlaws thanks to a new story trailer, which revealed that Kay is attempting to steal from the Zerek Besh to gain her freedom after crossing their boss Sliro. Other information was revealed on the Ubisoft website, such as the game’s previously leaked August 30 release date and the Kessel Runner Bonus Pack, which will be available to everyone who pre-orders and includes special cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and spaceship, the Trailblazer. Additionally, players who purchase Star Wars Outlaws' Gold or Ultimate Editions will be able to play the game three days ahead of launch.

Star Wars Outlaws Pre-Order Bonuses

  • The Kessel Runner Bonus Pack (All Versions)
    • A cosmetic pack for Kay’s speeder.
    • A cosmetic for the Trailblazer spaceship.

  • Rogue Infiltrator Bundle (Ultimate)
    • Cosmetics for Kay, Nix, the speeder, and the Trailblazer spaceship.

  • Sabacc Shark Bundle (Ultimate)
    • Cosmetics for Kay and her blaster, Nix, the speeder, and the Trailblazer spaceship.

  • Digital Art Book (Ultimate)
  • Three Days Early Access with Gold or Ultimate Edition.

The Star Wars Outlaws story trailer itself is filled with cameos and Easter eggs from across the entire Star Wars saga, including appearances from nefarious criminal organizations like the Pykes and Crimson Dawn as they plot to capitalize on the ongoing civil war engulfing the galaxy. At one point, Kay takes a trip to Jabba’s Palace on Tatooine, where she comes across Han Solo encased in Carbonite following the events of The Empire Strikes Back.

Star Wars Outlaws looks like it could be an exciting change of pace from most recent Star Wars media’s focus on Jedi and the Force, instead taking players into the deep criminal underbelly of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Now eager fans can officially mark their calendars for August 30, and if they pre-order Star Wars Outlaws, they will get access to a variety of special cosmetic items and even early access.

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Star Wars Outlaws
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Released
August 30, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.

DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY
Explore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.

EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORY
Live the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.

EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONS
Take on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.

JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEAT
Pilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.

Developer(s)
Massive Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
Franchise
Star Wars
Genre(s)
Open-World, Action-Adventure