In the quiet hum of my ship, the Trailblazer, I sometimes pause and wonder: is this the life I truly chose, or did the harsh realities of the galaxy choose it for me? The space between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi is a vast, untamed wilderness, a perfect hunting ground for someone like me, Kay Vess. It's a time when the Empire's grip tightens, yet cracks appear, filled not with hope, but with opportunity for those brave—or foolish—enough to seize it. I am not a Jedi; my power doesn't come from the Force. It comes from a quick wit, a loyal companion named Nix, and the desperate dream of carving my own name into the stars, far from the shadow of the Zerek Besh and their unforgiving boss, Sliro. My freedom has a price, and I intend to steal it.

The Heist of a Lifetime 🌌

My path is not a solitary one. To pull off the greatest heist the Outer Rim has ever witnessed, I've had to forge dangerous alliances. There's Jaylen, a scoundrel whose past is as murky as the Mos Eisley cantina, and ND-5, an assassin droid whose loyalty is as cold and precise as his programming. Together, we are a mosaic of desperation and ambition. This mission will take us from the dusty plains of Tatooine to the neon-soaked underworlds of planets yet unnamed. The goal? Simple. Steal from the most powerful and vanish. The reality? A tangled web involving every major syndicate vying for power during this galactic civil war.

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This is the view that fuels my ambition. A whole galaxy to get lost in, or to conquer.

The Den of Villains 🏰

What is a scoundrel's story without its rogues' gallery? My journey has already led me to the very heart of villainy: Jabba's Palace. The air there is thick with greed and decay. And there, frozen in silent suffering, I saw him—Han Solo, a legend turned trophy. A stark reminder of the cost of failure in our line of work. But the Pykes and Crimson Dawn are not content to simply watch; they plot in the shadows, seeing the war not as a tragedy, but as a marketplace. Negotiating with these entities isn't diplomacy; it's a dance on the edge of a vibroblade. Every handshake could be your last.

The Tools of the Trade 🚀

A smuggler is only as good as her ship and her style. For those joining me on this adventure, certain... perks can smooth the path. Pre-ordering the journey grants the Kessel Runner Bonus Pack, giving your speeder and the Trailblazer a distinct look—because in the underworld, presentation can be as disarming as a blaster. For the truly committed, the Ultimate Edition offers more:

  • Rogue Infiltrator Bundle 🕵️‍♀️

  • Sabacc Shark Bundle 🃏

  • A Digital Art Book to catalogue the galaxy's secrets.

And most enticingly, a three-day head start. In a galaxy this competitive, can you afford to be late to the party?

Edition Early Access Key Bonuses
Standard No Kessel Runner Pack
Gold Yes (3 Days) Kessel Runner Pack
Ultimate Yes (3 Days) All Bundles + Art Book

A Galaxy Beyond Jedi 🌠

Why does this tale matter now, in 2026? For too long, holovids have focused on the luminous sabers and mystical powers. But what of the rest of us? The mechanics, the pilots, the thieves just trying to survive? Star Wars Outlaws is our story. It's about the grit under the glitter, the deals made in dark corners, and the freedom found not in destiny, but in defiance. It asks: what will you become when the only law is the one you make for yourself?

So mark your calendars for August 30. The Outer Rim awaits, not with heroes, but with possibilities. Will you seize them? My blaster is charged, my ship is ready, and the biggest score in history is waiting. See you in the stars. ✨