Ubisoft's upcoming release, Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world game set in the Star Wars universe, has sparked controversy over its monetization strategy. The game, which features a mission titled 'Jabba's Gambit' involving the iconic character Jabba the Hutt, has been criticized for locking this mission behind a season pass or a $110 premium edition. This decision has led to significant backlash from the gaming community and industry commentators. Ubisoft has responded to the criticism by stating that the Jabba the Hutt mission is optional and that the character will be part of the experience for all players, not just those who purchase the season pass. The game is set to launch on August 30.
Contrived controversy. It was complete bad faith to assume and run articles without evidence that there was a singular Jabba mission behind a paywall. There is a Jabba related DLC, among others in the base game. It’s gonna be okay folks. https://t.co/jomnqNjBrL
Contrived controversy. It was complete bad faith to assume and run articled without evidence that Jabba missions were behind a paywall. There is a Jabba related DLC. Its gonna be okay folks. https://t.co/jomnqNjBrL
The ESRB rating description for Star Wars Outlaws reveals that the popular, fictional card game Sabacc will be available as an optional mini-game for players to try out. https://t.co/3wWhNC0xoz https://t.co/rouppD7fRf
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Star Wars Outlaws' ESRB Description Reveals That Sabacc Will Appear for the Very First Time in a Game https://t.co/XocwAVZEAI https://t.co/kDLXy9D0KS
"The 'Jabba’s Gambit' mission is an optional, additional mission with the Hutt Cartel," says Ubisoft https://t.co/oItSSYqTr7
Star Wars Outlaws Is Getting Every Scoundrel’s Favorite Card Game https://t.co/GneKh12FcO https://t.co/6k9KM4zcg1
It's just one Jabba mission among many. https://t.co/aDubxGAE0b
Ubisoft Responds To Star Wars Outlaws Backlash Over Jabba The Hutt DLC Mission https://t.co/zoWI8QNSMr https://t.co/cQFweJ08yE
After 41 years, Star Wars Outlaws is the first video game to feature the franchise's iconic but nearly abandoned card game https://t.co/UG0nWNlhj1
Star Wars Outlaws' pricey Jabba the Hutt mission is "optional", Ubisoft now says, following backlash over day-one exclusive https://t.co/aAiEDcXWK0 https://t.co/GBwKJhbCBX
Jabba Is Not Just A Pre-Order Bonus In Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft Confirms https://t.co/KNP4wFXSRI https://t.co/M2av3j1cFE
Ubisoft Responds to Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass Backlash, Insists Jabba the Hutt Is Part of the Experience for All Players https://t.co/BNNcraCX0k https://t.co/AoBUWagFmB
Ubisoft has responded to the ongoing backlash against the Star Wars Outlaws season pass, insisting Jabba the Hutt is part of the experience for all players. https://t.co/oE51qyFcIW https://t.co/SfV9f5WBCA
There's plenty of Jabba in the upcoming game https://t.co/29O66AmHWS https://t.co/GX43a646dt
Star Wars Outlaws' season pass-exclusive Jabba the Hutt mission won't be the only time Kay Vess encounters the crime lord https://t.co/TuWiAtoK20
As a lifelong Star Wars fan and Ubisoft partner, I think it's important for me to address the Star Wars Outlaws situation. Locking a mission line featuring the iconic character Jabba the Hutt behind a paywall on day one feels pretty underhanded. The success of games like…
Star Wars Outlaws' pricey Jabba the Hutt mission is "optional", Ubisoft says, following backlash over day-one exclusive https://t.co/aAiEDcXoUs https://t.co/I2lcPoqa6U
Ubisoft responds as Star Wars Outlaws comes under fire for Jabba the Hutt season pass exclusive. https://t.co/6u66tqQcOp
There's no need to drop £115 on Star Wars: Outlaws' expensive Ultimate Edition https://t.co/WjpojAF6tZ https://t.co/UK2vQ2an2L
Get to know Kay and Nix, the protagonists of Star Wars Outlaws, from the developers at Massive who created them! https://t.co/5Q31b3H4y3 https://t.co/AkCNgCWsA8
The Jabba the Hutt mission in ‘STAR WARS OUTLAWS’ is only available with a Season Pass. The Season Pass that includes the mission costs $110. (via https://t.co/Ou3I4U4yTF) https://t.co/X7DwLETSds
The Jabba the Hutt mission in #StarWarsOutlaws is only available with a Season Pass https://t.co/Zw1zCqeGy7
Star Wars Outlaws' Jabba's Gambit mission requires season pass— pray they do not alter the deal further https://t.co/IrCRXr4ZBx https://t.co/lAIqsGTbTK
Perhaps this should go without saying, but there's no need to drop £115 on Star Wars: Outlaws' expensive Ultimate Edition https://t.co/WjpojAF6tZ https://t.co/Ltqg95evwD
Star Wars Outlaws' Jabba the Hutt Mission Locked Behind Season Pass https://t.co/HeRn5lQGxY https://t.co/xLY8cA1t87
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Star Wars Outlaws creative director says the Jedi "didn't even enter the picture" when deciding what the open-world game would be about https://t.co/rRcX2XsRSj
Ubisoft has already come under fire for single-player game Star Wars Outlaws having a Season Pass, but fans are expressing frustration once again upon noticing its highly anticipated Jabba the Hutt mission is locked behind it. https://t.co/UgKZOiyNvg https://t.co/t1wgtvSAK6
Star Wars Outlaws locks its Jabba the Hutt mission behind its season pass or $110 premium edition at launch. https://t.co/LG35EBdUSS https://t.co/Vyd0keYOSA
In anticipation of the first-ever open-world Star Wars game, we’ve put together this breakdown of everything you need to know about Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws. https://t.co/TkyGt90Aw3 https://t.co/vUQzDgP4cj
Pull off the greatest heist the Outer Rim has ever seen in Star Wars Outlaws, available for pre-order now! Here's a look at the story of the open-world Ubisoft game launching on August 30. Presented by @StarWarsOutlaws https://t.co/r9CAKDLfJW
Star Wars outlaws looks great I don’t care about $40 more lol
Star Wars Outlaws ESRB description https://t.co/sbzLPG8QmC
To succeed, Star Wars Outlaws can’t feel like JUST another Ubisoft game. https://t.co/B9LIkefTWJ
Free $10 Best Buy gift card when you preorder Star Wars Outlaws ($69.99, out August 30) https://t.co/Ghh9SSGLp2 https://t.co/Va4CvgitTL
Former Blizzard game designer Mark Kern and “Gamergate 2” have been going in on Ubisoft’s upcoming open world “Star Wars Outlaws” game. Whether they can impact the fortunes of this game will reveal whether this movement actually has any power. https://t.co/fw3nf7oGZU