A spokesperson for Ubisoft addresses the recent controversy surrounding Star Wars Outlaws’ exclusive Jabba the Hutt DLC mission.
Highlights
- Star Wars Outlaws faces backlash for a Jabba the Hutt DLC mission being behind a paywall.
- Ubisoft clarifies that Jabba and his syndicate are key factions in the game's main story, with the DLC mission being one of many quests.
- Controversies also arose over the game's high special edition prices, addition of a Season Pass, and the need for an internet connection.
A spokesperson for Ubisoft addressed concerns over Star Wars Outlaws' controversial Jabba the Hutt DLC mission. Fans of a galaxy far, far away have rallied against the publisher for the price point of its Star Wars Outlaws special edition packages, which come with price tags ranging from $109.99 to $129.99. The community was particularly displeased with the reveal of an exclusive DLC mission for Jabba the Hutt, which will only be playable for users who purchased one of the special bundles or the season pass.
The Jabba the Hutt DLC mission is one of the many side quests players can undertake in their journey throughout the Outer Rim, with the exception being that the task itself will be available on day one of release but will be locked behind a paywall. Dubbed "Jabba's Gambit," its plotline will focus on the droid commando ND-5, who was revealed to owe a longtime debt to the eponymous Hutt crime lord and must find a way to repay his dues when called upon.
Speaking to IGN, a Ubisoft spokesperson responded to players' criticisms regarding the day one DLC mission, with the representative explaining that it was only one of many quests that featured the notorious Jabba in Star Wars Outlaws. The spokesperson clarified that Jabba and his syndicate were one of the major factions in the title's main story and would still be available to users throughout their playthrough, even if they did not purchase any additional DLC content.
While many players will be thrilled with the opportunity to work for and even betray Jabba the Hutt, the statement might not allay all of the controversy surrounding Star Wars Outlaws. The mission itself will provide a promising setting to explore the workings of the Star Wars galaxy's underbelly, but more than a few fans are still displeased with its exclusion from the base game, which is already set at a price point of $70.
Star Wars Outlaws Hit with Controversies
The DLC mission also isn't the only controversial subject for Star Wars Outlaws. Recently, players vocally criticized several other choices in line with the game's monetization, such as the extravagant prices of its special editions, the addition of a Season Pass to what was advertised to be a fully single-player experience, and the need for an internet connection to install physical copies of Star Wars Outlaws.
It's safe to say that, even before its release, Star Wars Outlaws is off to a rough start. Still, it remains to be seen if Massive Entertainment's open-world action-adventure will deliver a thrilling enough experience to redeem the title in the eyes of the community, or if Star Wars Outlaws' protagonist Kay Vess might resonate enough to make a mark on the greater Star Wars canon.
Franchise Star Wars Platform(s) PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S Released August 30, 2024 Developer(s) Massive Entertainment Publisher(s) Ubisoft , Lucasfilm Games Genre(s) Open-World , Action-Adventure
