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This is why people pirate games..

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1 min, 27 sec

The video discusses the pricing and content access strategy for the game Star Wars Outlaws, comparing standard and premium options.

Summary

Star Wars Outlaws can be purchased for $69.99 or accessed early with an $18 Ubisoft premium subscription.
Different editions offer varying levels of content access, with the standard edition lacking certain launch missions.
A season pass and an exclusive mission, Javas Gambit, are locked behind higher pricing tiers or subscriptions.
The video criticizes the pricing strategy as a funnel to push consumers towards the Ubisoft plus subscription.
The commentator believes this is one of the worst pricing schemes seen, with pre-order day one DLC over $100.

Chapter 1

0:00 - 21 sec

The initial discussion focuses on the purchase options and early access for Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws is available for $69.99 or through an $18 subscription to Ubisoft premium for early access.
The game represents the gaming industry in the years 2000 and 2024.

Chapter 2

0:21 - 28 sec

The video explains the differences between game editions and the content included.

Different editions of the game offer 3-day early access and a season pass.
An exclusive mission, Javas Gambit, is available only at launch for certain editions.

Chapter 3

0:48 - 40 sec

The video criticizes the pricing model for Star Wars Outlaws, highlighting the push towards subscription services.

The standard edition lacks certain content, pushing players towards more expensive options or subscriptions.
The pricing strategy is used as a funnel to encourage Ubisoft plus subscriptions.
The commentator expresses that this is among the worst pricing strategies, with excessive costs for single player and DLC.