Star Wars Outlaws: After paywall criticism

Ubisoft has responded to allegations that a mission featuring Jabba the Hutt is hidden behind a paywall. However, players without a season pass are by no means denied access to the Hutte.

“Star Wars Outlaws” will be rotating in the console drives from August. Some players have already rotated in the past few days. Because the season pass for the Ubisoft adventure contains an exclusive mission that is related to Jabba the Hutt. How reported yesterday.

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After the announcement of the additional mission and the connection to the season pass led to heated discussions, a statement from publisher Ubisoft followed.

Not the only Jabba appearance in Star Wars Outlaws

It was initially unclear what proportion the season pass mission would play in Jabba the Hut's entire appearance. Ubisoft provided clarity here. Accordingly, the well-known character from “Star Wars” is an important part of “Star Wars Outlaws” and represents one of the most important syndicates with the Hutt Cartel.

“To be clear, Jabba the Hutt and the Hutt Cartel are one of the most important syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws and will be part of the experience for everyone who purchases the game, regardless of edition,” a Ubisoft representative told us PC gamers.

“Jabba’s Move,” the name of the exclusive Season Pass challenge, is an “optional, additional mission with the Hutt Cartel” that Kay and Nix will encounter on their journey.

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“This mission will be available to those who purchase the Season Pass or an edition of the game that includes the Season Pass,” Ubisoft explains.

So the fact remains: The expansion pass contains an exclusive mission with Jabba the Hutt. However, it is by no means the only appearance of the overweight Hutt. We have summarized below which other syndicates are waiting for you in “Star Wars Outlaws”:



Star Wars Outlaws costs up to 140 euros

Buyers of “Star Wars Outlaws” are spoiled for choice and have to choose between several editions. They cost up to 140 euros and do not always include the season pass.

Only the Gold and Ultimate editions have the expansion package included at a flat rate. The season pass and its contents were presented already last week.

The standard version is available for 80 euros as well as exclusive limited and special editions from certain retailers. The following overview provides further information about the versions of the game:



“Star Wars Outlaws” will be released on August 30, 2024 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Unless you buy the Ultimate Edition: it starts three days earlier. The PlayStation Store pre-order charts make it clear that many players are quite willing to invest 140 euros.

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