Star Wars Outlaws pre-order prices in Singapore are shockingly high. The Ultimate Edition costs $175, which is unjustifiable for a game of unproven quality. Many are hesitant to pre-order at such high prices and are alarmed at the cost of the game, particularly in Singapore, where the prices are steep in local currency.
The base game is $70, with the other editions priced at $110 and $130, which translates to $100 and $150 in Singapore dollars. This is a significant amount, and the high prices have raised concerns among consumers. Ubisoft’s practice of charging over $100 for early access and future DLCs is also criticized for being excessive.
There is a valid argument against pre-ordering the more expensive editions of the game. Ubisoft’s history of releasing games with season passes before the launch and the potential price drops after launch are among the reasons to avoid pre-ordering. The practice of pre-ordering games began when games were sold only on physical discs, and it provided benefits to retailers, publishers, and players.
However, with the shift to digital purchases, pre-ordering is no longer a necessity, as games can be downloaded with ease. In an attempt to incentivize customers to pre-order, publishers add extras to the more expensive editions of the game. However, the lack of information about the game’s quality and gameplay makes it difficult to justify spending a significant amount of money on the pre-order.
The text ends with an overview of Star Wars Outlaws, describing it as an open-world action-adventure game featuring grand space battles and a deep story following the character Kay Vess as she navigates the galaxy’s criminals.
