Star Wars Outlaws Edition Guide: Every Version Explained

Star Wars Outlaws, the first-ever open-world Star Wars game from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, blasted onto PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 30th August 2024. It drops players into the lawless Outer Rim with Kay Vess and her scene-stealing droid companion Nix. Together they work for and against the galaxy’s biggest crime syndicates, riding speeders through bustling cities and dusty open landscapes. In 2026 the game still draws newcomers, and the various editions—Standard, Special/Limited, Gold, and Ultimate—remain a little confusing if someone is late to the party.

Let’s be real: choosing an edition felt a bit like negotiating with a Hutt. Each tier stacked on more cosmetics, early access, or season pass content. At launch, the Standard Edition was the lean-and-mean pick. Pre-ordering it gave the Kessel Runner bonus pack, a cosmetic bundle for the Trailblazer ship and Kay’s speeder. Nothing too flashy, but it got the job done.

For players who wanted Kay to look the part, the Special and Limited Editions were the style-focused twins. Select retailers in the UK and US carried them. The Special Edition included the Sabacc Shark Character Pack, while the Limited Edition offered the Rogue Infiltrator Character Pack. Both also came with the Kessel Runner pre-order bonus at the time. These were not huge gameplay upgrades, but they let Kay swagger through criminal dens with a little extra flair.

The Gold Edition, meanwhile, stepped in like a well-oiled protocol droid. Pre-ordering it granted the base game, the Kessel Runner bonus, the season pass, and three days of early access. For anyone who hated waiting to explore planets like Akiva and Kijimi, this was the sweet spot. It bundled the future story content without forcing players to buy the expensive digital-only option.

Finally, the digital-only Ultimate Edition threw in the whole cantina. It included every bit of pre-order and bonus content from the other editions, the season pass, early access, and a digital art book. It was a wallet-buster at launch—around $129.99 or £119.99 on consoles—but for completionists it left nothing on the table.

Here’s a quick comparison of the editions as they stood at launch:

Edition	Main Contents	Approx Launch Price	Best For
Standard	Base game, Kessel Runner pre-order bonus	$69.99 / £56.95	Casual players who just want the adventure
Special/Limited	Base game, Kessel Runner bonus, Sabacc Shark or Rogue Infiltrator Character Pack	$69.99–$72.99 / £64.99–£67.99	Style-minded players
Gold	Base game, Kessel Runner bonus, season pass, 3 days early access	$109.99 / £94.85	Players who want story DLC and early access
Ultimate	Everything in Gold plus all bonus packs and digital art book	$129.99 / £119.99	Completionists and collectors

Since Star Wars Outlaws launched back in 2024, the pre-order ship has sailed. The Kessel Runner pack and those retailer-specific character packs are no longer guaranteed in 2026. That said, the game and its season pass still pop up in sales across PlayStation, Xbox, and Ubisoft digital storefronts. A patient buyer can still find a solid deal if they keep an eye out.

The Outer Rim doesn’t wait around, and neither does Kay’s speeder. For anyone still weighing which edition to chase in 2026, the practical choice is usually the Standard Edition for the base experience, while the Gold Edition makes sense only if the season pass content is available at a discount. Ultimate Edition is still a pretty trophy for die-hard fans—just maybe not at full price.