As we had correctly surmised, the Star Wars Outlaws story trailer also brought the release date announcement. The game is indeed launching sooner than originally thought (Disney had previously hinted at late 2024), being slated for August 30; however, that’s also a bit later than some fans were hoping for, as some had even speculated the game could have launched on May the 4th.
Anyway, as anticipated by GameStop promotional materials, pre-orders are now open, too. The base edition is priced at $69.99, as standard nowadays. The Gold Edition ($109.99) provides three days of early access and the Season Pass (featuring two narrative DLCs available post-launch, the “Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission at launch, and the “Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack).
The Ultimate Edition, priced at $129.99, gets all that plus a digital art book (a selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards) and the following cosmetic DLCs:
- Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the “Trailblazer” spaceship
- Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the “Trailblazer”
On PC, the game will support NVIDIA DLSS 3 (including frame generation), RTX Direct Illumination, and ray traced global illumination. Players will travel across planets such as Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara, the latter of which was developed by Massive in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
Julian Gerighty, Creative Director on Star Wars Outlaws, said:
In search of true freedom, the resourceful Kay and Nix will journey through the underworld and across the Outer Rim, taking on jobs from syndicates, facing off against intimidating foes, avoiding oppressive Imperial rule and recruiting a skilled outlaw crew in order to pull off one of the greatest heists the galaxy has ever seen.
Douglas Reilly, vice president of Lucasfilm Games, added:
Star Wars Outlaws invites fans to experience a side of the galaxy that has a treasure trove yet to be explored, the exploits of the scoundrels taking advantage of the golden age of the underworld. We’ve been inspired by Massive Entertainment’s dedication to bringing this aspect of Star Wars to life, including both iconic and new things for fans to explore in an open world.
EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD WITH NEW AND ICONIC LOCATIONS
Explore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas. Race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each location 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. Turn any situation to your advantage with Nix by your side: 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.
ENGAGE IN DOGFIGHTS AS YOU TRAVEL THE OUTER RIM
Pilot your ship, the Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes. Find the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
