Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune – New Location, New Characters, New Risks

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is accessible now on Xbox Collection X|S and PC! On this second story pack, Kay Vess and her loyal companion, Nix, staff up with legendary pirate Hondo Ohnaka to seek for misplaced treasures within the Khepi system. Star Wars Outlaws Season Cross house owners robotically have entry to A Pirate’s Fortune, which can be accessible as a separate buy.

To study extra in regards to the characters you’ll meet, the brand new location, new gear for Kay and Nix, contraband contracts, and extra in A Pirate’s Fortune, we spoke with Affiliate Narrative Director John Bjorling:

Kay and Nix will discover the Khepi system on this story pack. What are you able to inform us in regards to the Khepi system, significantly from a gameplay perspective? 

John Bjorling: With A Pirate’s Fortune, we’re very excited to be including a brand new house area referred to as the Khepi system, the place Kay and Nix enterprise to searching for a legendary treasure. Khepi incorporates a closely ionized nebula, which presents its personal set of challenges and risks when navigating, because it interferes with not solely the techniques of the Trailblazerbut additionally the programming of ND-5, the modified BX-commando droid who works as an enforcer and appears out for the crew. On the coronary heart of the nebula is the mysterious Khepi Tomb, which holds the treasure they search, however is at the moment beneath the management of Stinger Tash and her house pirate gang, the Rokana Raiders.   

The Khepi system additionally has another key landmarks, comparable to Hauler’s Hold, which was as soon as a mining station constructed straight into an asteroid however is now beneath the management of the Miyuki Commerce League, a smuggling group that collaborates with all syndicates. Other than arcade video games and ship retailers, that is additionally the place Kay and Nix will be capable to tackle contracts from the Commerce League.  

One ultimate location we’re wanting ahead for gamers to discover is the mynock lair, the place gamers will encounter the damaging wildlife first seen in ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Again’. These parasitic, bat-like creatures transfer round in swarms and connect themselves to the Trailblazer, inflicting damageover time till you handle to shake them off. 

Are you able to inform us extra about Hondo Ohnaka, Stinger Tash and the Rokana Raiders?

JB: For longtime Star Wars followers, Hondo Ohnaka nearly wants no introduction – having appeared in ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and the Galaxy’s Edge journey at Disney parks. The legendary Weequay captain is again, with Jim Cummings reprising the function of the quick-witted scoundrel. That is an fascinating time for Hondo, coming between his appearances in ‘Rebels’ and at Galaxy’s Edge, and presently in his life he’s with no crew or a ship. After Kay receives a message from Hondo meant for the Trailblazer’s former proprietor, Jet Kordo, she jumps to the mysterious new system searching for the treasure for herself. However as soon as confronted with Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders, the 2 scoundrels determine to staff as much as tackle the challenges forward.  

Stinger Tash is the chief of the Rokana Raiders, a pirate gang that aspires to greatness as a bunch. Following their very own model of the pirate code, the raiders make each choice collectively by a vote, leading to shared accountability and a excessive diploma of loyalty. With a eager curiosity in historic civilizations and misplaced treasures, Stinger has guided the Rokana Raiders to do the not possible: breach the nebula to assert the misplaced treasures of the Khepi Tomb. 

Ships and house fight characteristic closely in A Pirate’s Fortune. Inform us extra in regards to the flyable Rokana Raider ship.  

JB: As a part of the principle quest in A Pirate’s Fortune, Kay and Hondo will got down to purchase a Rokana Raider ship to have the ability to infiltrate the tomb unnoticed. Kay may even get the chance to fly the ship, which has distinctive wings that pivot across the cockpit. When in recon mode, the wings might be vertical, permitting you to journey the galaxy shortly – however while you enter fight, you may change into assault mode, which can rotate the wings right into a horizontal formation and open up further weapon choices to maximise your harm output. The Rokana Raiders’ ships are additionally designed to resist the ionization of the nebula, permitting you to discover the secrets and techniques and risks of the system for longer with out worry of disabling the ship.  

What new outfits and equipment for Kay and Nix are included in A Pirate’s Fortune? 

JB: After the principle quest, Kay will be capable to preserve the Raider outfit she earns. It additionally comes with some nice perks, which assist Kay take much less harm and improve her harm output with grenades and pick-up weapons. When you equip the complete set, your pick-up weapons will even regenerate ammo over time. 

To not be outdone, Nix can purchase two equipment throughout his time within the Khepi system. The primary is a Miner’s Headcover, which displays the historical past of mining uncommon minerals throughout the Khepi system. The second outfit – which is a private favourite – is the Merqaal Corsair, which incorporates a bandana and beaded necklace, permitting Nix to stay out his personal pirate fantasy. 

As a part of A Pirate’s Fortune’s facet content material, Kay will be capable to tackle contraband contracts for the Miyuki Commerce League. What’s the Miyuki Commerce League, and what’s new and thrilling about these contracts? 

JB: The Miyuki Commerce League is a shady collective of smugglers with a house base on Hauler’s Hold, a brand new cantina constructed into an asteroid within the Khepi system. They’ve an abundance of harmful smuggling contracts accessible for pilots they belief – and who’re courageous sufficient to take their cargo. These contracts will see Kay and Nix loading up the Trailblazer with harmful or invaluable assets, comparable to bacta or spice, to ship it throughout the galaxy to totally different syndicates – however the items are prone to entice undesirable consideration, so they’ll require a talented pilot to flee together with your life and safe the credit. 

Progressing with the Commerce League will earn you a spread of rewards, together with new passive techniques that may be geared up on the Trailblazer. These passive techniques may give you a spread of advantages, from lowering cannon warmth while you destroy enemy ships, to dealing extra harm out of your cannons as warmth will increase, and even lowering the cooldown of your auxiliary system. These new passive techniques introduce extra technique and playstyles to dogfighting in house, permitting you to craft a construct that works finest for you. 

To entry Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, gamers should full the principle storyline within the base sport. With the discharge of A Pirate’s Fortune, Star Wars Outlaws Final and Deluxe Version house owners additionally obtain the Naboo The Aristocracy and Desert Nomad beauty packs.

As a part of the Title Replace alongside the launch of A Pirate’s Fortune in the present day, all gamers will obtain beauty gadgets impressed by ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’, which can embody an outfit for Nix, a Trophy for the speeder and a Trinket for each the speeder and the Trailblazer.

Be a part of Kay Vess, Nix, and Hondo Ohnaka and embark on a mysterious journey with pirates and misplaced treasures in the present day!

Star Wars Outlaws Deluxe Version

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★★★★★

$89.99

$71.99

With Star Wars Outlaws Deluxe version, get the sport, a digital artwork e-book,* and the Final Pack, which incorporates:
– The Rogue Infiltrator bundle, together with cosmetics for Kay, Nix, the speeder, and the Trailblazer.
– The Sabacc Shark bundle, together with cosmetics for Kay and her blaster, Nix, the speeder, and the Trailblazer.
– Two further bundles accessible upon the discharge of the second story pack.

Expertise the first-ever open world Star Wars™ action-adventure sport and discover distinct places throughout the galaxy, each iconic and new. Danger all of it as scoundrel Kay Vess, searching for freedom and the means to start out a brand new life. When you’re keen to take the danger, the galaxy is filled with alternative.

DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY
Discover distinct places with bustling cities and cantinas. Race throughout sprawling out of doors landscapes in your speeder. Every location brings new adventures, distinctive challenges, and attractive rewards when you’re keen to take the danger.

EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORY
Stay the high-stakes way of life of an outlaw. Flip any scenario to your benefit with Nix by your facet: struggle together with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and devices, or discover the proper moments to distract enemies and acquire the higher hand.

EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONS
Tackle high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal invaluable items, infiltrate secret places, and outwit enemies as one of many galaxy’s most needed. Each selection you make influences your ever-changing status.

JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEAT
Pilot your ship, the Trailblazer, as you have interaction in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and different foes. Discover the proper alternatives to chase, evade, and assault to get the higher hand.

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*Entry the digital artwork e-book from the official Star Wars Outlaws web site: starwarsoutlaws.com/digital-art-book

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Star Wars Outlaws – Season Cross

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☆☆☆☆☆
9

★★★★★

$39.99

$31.99

With the Season Cross, get entry to 2 story packs:

– Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card. Kay is employed to infiltrate a high-stakes sabacc event, however as she crosses paths with the infamous gambler Lando Calrissian, she quickly learns that one other sport is being performed.

– Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune. The Trailblazer’s status precedes Kay as she runs into veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who’s trying to settle previous scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.

At launch, obtain the Kessel Runner Character Pack, that includes further cosmetics for Kay and Nix AND the Day 1 unique mission Jabba’s Gambit, accessible at launch. Simply as Kay is placing collectively a crew for the Canto Bight heist, she receives a job from Jabba the Hutt himself. Seems that ND-5 owes Jabba a debt from years in the past, and he has come to gather.

Lastly, get the Hunter’s Legacy and the Cartel Ronin bundles, accessible upon the discharge of the primary story pack.

Expertise the first-ever open world Star Wars™ action-adventure sport and discover distinct places throughout the galaxy, each iconic and new. Danger all of it as scoundrel Kay Vess, searching for freedom and the means to start out a brand new life. Struggle, steal, and outwit your method by the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you be a part of the galaxy’s most needed.

When you’re keen to take the danger, the galaxy is filled with alternative.

Provide, content material, and dates topic to alter.