Star Wars Outlaws physical edition will require an internet connection to install
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Star Wars Outlawsplayers will need to have an online connection to install the physical version of the game.
Earlier this week (April 9), Ubisoft unveiled theofficial story trailerfor Massive Entertainment’s upcoming open-world, single-playerStar Warsgame alongside the long-awaited release date.
Star Wars Outlawspre-ordersalso went live at the same time, allowing fans to purchase between the Standard Edition, Special Edition, and Gold Edition ahead of the game’s launch later this year, each of which comes with its respective digital goodies.
With pre-purchases now available, it’s also been confirmed through online retailers likeGameStopandBest Buythat users will need an online connection to install their physical edition (viaVGC).
“Internet required to install the game,” reads a message on the game’s box art.
Naturally, the digital edition will need the same thing, but it’s not surprising thatStar WarsOutlaw’s physical edition would need an internet connection too. However, some fans who have already pre-ordered may have missed this small notice on the box art.
In a statement toIGN, Ubisoft said that the internet will be required to install the game and any future updates, but otherwise, users can play it offline.
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Other Ubisoft titles likeAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraalso require an internet connection to install the physical edition, although it’s also not uncommon for games these days to require the same thing, especially when they feature additional downloadable content or day-one patches and updates.
Star Wars Outlawswill launch on August 30, 2024, forPlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game, which is the franchise’s first-ever open-world game, will take place between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jediand feature protagonist Kay Vess, a scoundrel and thief, who is on a mission to win her freedom.
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