Ubisoft has confirmed that Lando Calrissian and Hondo Ohnaka will be featured in the upcoming paid season pass for their new game, Star Wars Outlaws. Slated for release on August 30th, 2024, the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This action-adventure, open-world game allows players to explore the Star Wars universe through various missions on different planets.
Character integrations and edition details
The first two DLCs in the season pass will spotlight these beloved characters from the Star Wars saga. Lando Calrissian will make his entry in the DLC titled “Wild Card,” which is part of Story Pack 1. This pack is expected to be released in autumn, and new cosmetic bundles such as Hunter’s Legacy and Cartel Ronin will be introduced.
The storyline focuses on the protagonist Kay Vess and her adventures in a Sabacc tournament, where she encounters the notorious gambler Lando. On the other hand, Hondo Ohnaka will appear in the subsequent DLC, “A Pirate’s Fortune,” scheduled for release in the spring of 2025. This story revolves around Kay Vess meeting Hondo, a seasoned pirate, as they navigate treacherous waters filled with pirate conflicts.
Ubisoft has structured the season pass pricing with the Gold Edition available for £95 and the Ultimate Edition for £115. These passes grant immediate access to the Vessel Runner Character Pack and include the exclusive Jabba’s Gambit mission and additional in-game cosmetics for the characters.
Pricing Strategy and fan reactions
The announcement of locking significant content behind a paywall has sparked discussions within the gaming community. A prominent voice, JoeKoolTV, expressed dissatisfaction with X, highlighting the trend of selling seemingly incomplete games at total price, only to charge extra for essential content later. “If you have to tell us there’s a roadmap before the game even drops, you’re telling us you’re intentionally releasing an unfinished game and charging full price,” JoeKoolTV commented.
Ubisoft has responded to earlier criticisms regarding excluding Jabba the Hutt from the base game. After backlash from fans, Ubisoft clarified that Jabba would be included in the base game of Outlaws, addressing concerns about major characters being restricted to additional purchases. Fans and critics will closely watch Ubisoft’s strategy, eager to see how the integration of these iconic characters will unfold within the expansive universe of Star Wars Outlaws.