As a professional gamer, I'm always on the lookout for the next big title hitting subscription services. The gaming landscape of 2025 has been absolutely wild, but nothing has caught my attention quite like the recent rumors about Star Wars Outlaws potentially coming to Xbox Game Pass. Just yesterday, while browsing through my usual gaming forums, I stumbled upon some fascinating evidence that has the community buzzing with anticipation.
The Telltale Signs
It all started when I noticed a peculiar Reddit thread. A fellow gamer had purchased Star Wars Outlaws through a product key but discovered something unusual - DLC content for the game was showing as 'already owned' in their library. Intrigued, I decided to investigate this myself.
After reaching out to several contacts in the gaming industry, I confirmed what many suspected: this programming anomaly strongly suggests Xbox Game Pass is preparing to add Star Wars Outlaws to its ever-expanding catalog. The timing couldn't be more perfect as we approach the holiday season!
The evidence is compelling but puzzling. If the DLC content is indeed being prepared for Game Pass, why would it show up as owned for someone who only has the base game? And more importantly, why wouldn't they be able to access it? These inconsistencies are precisely what make me believe we're witnessing the behind-the-scenes preparation for a major Game Pass addition.
My Star Wars Gaming History
As someone who's been playing Star Wars games since childhood, I've witnessed the franchise's evolution across gaming platforms. Xbox Game Pass has been particularly generous with Star Wars content since its 2017 launch. I've spent countless hours mastering lightsaber combat in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Fallen Order. The epic battles in Battlefront 2 consumed entire weekends of my life. And I'll admit - I've completed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 100% twice. 😅
But Star Wars Outlaws represents something different - an open-world adventure that lets players experience the galaxy from a scoundrel's perspective. When it launched in August 2024, I immediately subscribed to Ubisoft+ Premium to get early access, but many gamers were hoping it would eventually make its way to Game Pass.
What We Might Expect
If the rumors prove true (and my industry sources suggest they will), Game Pass subscribers could soon be stepping into Kay Vess's boots to explore the criminal underworld of the Star Wars universe. The question remains: will we get just the base game, or will Microsoft include the expansive post-launch content?
The post-launch content for Star Wars Outlaws has been exceptional. I've personally spent over 30 hours in the Wild Card DLC alone, which introduced Lando Calrissian and a thrilling storyline about preventing an Imperial gas attack. The character interactions were brilliantly written, and the missions offered a perfect blend of stealth, combat, and narrative.
The more recent A Pirate's Fortune expansion paired Kay with Hondo Ohnaka (one of my favorite characters from The Clone Wars) in a treasure-hunting adventure that reminded me of the best parts of Uncharted, but with a Star Wars twist. These expansions weren't just more content - they genuinely enhanced the core gameplay experience.
The Microsoft-Ubisoft Connection
The timing of this potential addition makes perfect sense within the broader context of gaming in 2025. Microsoft's controversial $10 price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in October was softened by the addition of 48 new games through a partnership with Ubisoft+. I remember the community's initial outrage at the price hike, followed by a collective "okay, that's actually pretty good value" when the Ubisoft titles started appearing in the library.
Here's a quick breakdown of what that partnership has already brought to Game Pass:
| Franchise | Games Added to Game Pass |
|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed | 8 titles including Mirage and Shadows |
| Far Cry | 5 titles including FC6 |
| Rainbow Six | 3 titles |
| The Division | 2 titles |
| Other Ubisoft IPs | 30+ additional games |
Adding Star Wars Outlaws would be the crown jewel of this partnership. A major 2024 release becoming available on Game Pass just over a year after launch would represent incredible value for subscribers.
My Predictions
Based on my decade of experience covering the gaming industry and my insider contacts, I'm confident we'll see Star Wars Outlaws hit Game Pass before the end of 2025. Microsoft needs a strong holiday lineup to justify the recent price increase, and Ubisoft benefits from exposing more players to their game (and potentially selling them DLC).
Here's my prediction for what we'll get:
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✅ Base game included for all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
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✅ Possible timed exclusive cosmetics for Game Pass members
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❓ Wild Card DLC (possibly included, but might be separate)
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❓ A Pirate's Fortune DLC (likely separate purchase)
If I were to place a bet, I'd say the announcement is coming within the next two weeks, with the game being available to download immediately after the reveal. This has become Microsoft's preferred strategy for big Game Pass announcements throughout 2025.
As I prepare my streaming schedule for the holidays, I've already blocked off time for a complete Star Wars Outlaws playthrough. Whether you're experiencing Kay's adventure for the first time or returning to the galaxy far, far away, the potential Game Pass addition of Star Wars Outlaws could be the perfect way to close out an incredible year for gaming.
For now, I'll be keeping my eyes on official Xbox channels and preparing my controller for what might be the best Star Wars gaming experience since Knights of the Old Republic. May the Force be with us all as we wait for confirmation!