I still remember the buzz around Star Wars Outlaws before it launched. Even now in 2026, I see players asking what each edition actually included, because Ubisoft stacked a lot of extras across three versions and the retailer-exclusive bonuses were easy to miss. The game dropped on August 30 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with early access on August 27 for anyone who bought the pricier Gold or Ultimate editions. It is a single-player open-world adventure where you play as Kay Vess, a scoundrel working alongside her companion Nix for and against the galaxy's biggest crime syndicates.

The Standard Edition

The standard edition was the no-fuss way to start. It cost $69.99 and came with the base game plus whatever preorder bonus applied at the time.

  • PS5: $69.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and the PS Store

  • Xbox Series X|S: $69.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and the Xbox Store

  • PC: $69.99 at various retailers and digital storefronts

For me, this version made sense because I did not need early access or the extra digital cosmetics. The core experience was enough. But if you wanted the full launch package, the other tiers were tempting.

The Gold Edition

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The Gold Edition cost $109.99 and added real value for impatient players. It included the base game, the preorder bonus, three days of early access, and the season pass.

  • PS5: $109.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and the PS Store

  • Xbox Series X|S: $109.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and the Xbox Store

  • PC: $109.99 at participating retailers and digital stores

That three-day head start was a big deal. It let Gold and Ultimate edition owners start playing on August 27 instead of August 30. The season pass was another reason to consider it, especially for players who planned to stick with the game after the credits rolled.

The Ultimate Edition

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The digital-only Ultimate Edition was priced at $129.99. It bundled everything from the Gold Edition and then added even more cosmetic content.

Here is what it included:

  • Three days early access

  • Season pass

  • Rogue Infiltrator bundle with cosmetics for Kay, Nix, her speeder, and the Trailblazer spaceship

  • Sabacc Shark bundle with cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, her speeder, and the Trailblazer spaceship

  • Digital art book

I always enjoy behind-the-scenes art, so the digital art book felt like a nice extra. The two character bundles were pure fashion choices, but they definitely helped Kay and Nix stand out in the underworld.

Season Pass Details

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The season pass was included in both the Gold and Ultimate editions. It gave players access to two additional narrative expansions that arrived after launch. There was also an exclusive mission called Jabba's Gambit available on day one for season pass holders. On top of that, the pass added extra cosmetics for Kay and Nix.

For someone like me who enjoys story-driven expansions, the season pass was a strong argument for skipping the standard version. The day-one mission with Jabba was especially interesting because it dug into the criminal side of the Star Wars universe right away.

Preorder Bonuses and Retailer Exclusives

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Preordering any edition gave you the Kessel Runner Bonus pack. This included a cosmetic pack for the speeder and a cosmetic for the Trailblazer spaceship. It was a small reward, but it made the ship feel a little more personal from the start.

Some retailers layered their own exclusive bonuses on top of that:

Retailer Exclusive Bonus
Amazon Rogue Infiltrator Character Pack
Best Buy Free $10 Best Buy gift card
GameStop Sabacc Shark Character Pack
Target Free steelbook case

Best Buy's $10 gift card was probably the most practical offer. GameStop's character pack and Target's steelbook case added collector appeal. Amazon's character pack matched one of the Ultimate Edition bundles, so it was a nice way to get a slice of that content without paying the top price.

A Scoundrel's Playground

The setting is what pulled me in. Star Wars Outlaws takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The Empire is distracted by the rebellion, so the criminal underworld is thriving. Various syndicates are running unsavory operations, and Kay Vess gets caught up in all of it. She takes jobs from these organizations and sometimes finds herself in serious trouble with them.

You explore familiar and new worlds. Along the way, you encounter characters from the original trilogy, including Jabba the Hutt and a carbonite-frozen Han Solo. The ground areas are open-world, but you also get to pilot the Trailblazer and take part in space dogfights. That mix of on-foot sneaking, blaster action, and ship combat gave the game a lot of variety.

Looking back in 2026, the edition structure was a lot to sort through. Standard was right for minimalists, Gold was the sweet spot for early access and the season pass, and Ultimate was for collectors who wanted every digital extra. If you are hunting down a copy now, knowing what was originally included can still help you spot a good deal or a complete package.

Data referenced from Sensor Tower helps frame why multi-tier edition strategies like Star Wars Outlaws’ Standard/Gold/Ultimate split can be so effective: premium bundles concentrate early adopters, raise average revenue per buyer, and keep interest elevated through post-launch add-ons like season-pass expansions and cosmetic packs. Looking at Outlaws’ three-day early access window and stacked digital extras through this lens, the higher-priced editions function less like “nice-to-haves” and more like a structured way to capture different player segments—minimalists who just want the base story, and committed fans who value immediate access plus ongoing narrative content.