Star Wars Outlaws: Ace Strategies – Developer Insights for Winning Kessel Sabacc

This is an exciting time for Star Wars gamers as “Outlaws’” first story expansion, Wild Card, has just landed on Xbox Series X|S. If you’re looking to dive into this new adventure, you’ll need to have completed both the Gunsmith and The High Roller quest with the iconic Lando Calrissian. Once these tasks are checked off your list, you’re ready to experience this new content.

In Wild Card, Kay Vess faces a thrilling assignment from Governor Thorden of Toshara: infiltrate a high-stakes Kessel Sabacc game and snatch a valuable prize, only to discover yet another game intertwined within the underworld. This unique Kessel Sabacc experience is just the beginning of the adventures that lie ahead in Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card. Unlike your typical venture, getting into this game requires more than just a pass; Kay must rely on her charm and cleverness to find her way in.

Visually, the Kessel Sabacc in Wild Card stands apart from the ordinary. Hosted by Protocol Droid EY-E9 aboard the casino cruiser Morenia, the game embraces a distinctive flair. Here, house rules prevail, one being the exclusion of shift tokens, a typical player tool for gaining an edge at the table. EY-E9 enforces this rule to ensure fair play, though savvy players can still pursue alternative methods to sway the game.

Cheating, if you’re sly enough to pull it off, remains part of the game. In Star Wars Outlaws, cheats include magnetic dice, Lando Calrissian’s clever double draw trick, and using Nix to peek at opponents’ cards. However, in Wild Card’s bustling setting, Nix’s traditional spying role isn’t feasible. The little merqaal now helps Kay by planting cards on competitors, hoping that EY-E9 will bust them for “cheating” and throw them out of the game.

New to this high-stakes environment is the ability for other players to cheat too. Kay must remain sharp, catching opponents in their deceit and discreetly tipping off EY-E9. This interaction adds an exhilarating element to the game, raising the tension and stakes as you engage with more opponents—up to six at a time in this version.

Thibaut Machin from Ubisoft Paris shares some insider advice on conquering the Kessel Sabacc table. According to him, mastering the double draw technique learned from Lando is key. It allows you to draw a second card but pair the extra card with Nix’s new planting ability to potentially get rivals ejected.

Exploration is another strategic aspect. As Machin suggests, comb through the Morenia to gather intel and clues about fellow players, exposing their cheats in the heat of the game. Building alliances with the onboard syndicates, or deciding to go against them, can also pave your path to success, as having a solid reputation can ease your navigation through the story pack.

Machin emphasizes the value of patience. In this game, avoid rushing into decisions. Spend chips wisely and be mindful of the interaction dynamics, which could give you an edge over your competitors.

Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card is now ready for you to explore on Xbox Series X|S, promising more adventures to come. Keep a watch on official Star Wars Outlaws channels on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Xbox Wire for the latest updates. Try out the expansion today and discover what surprises and strategies lie in wait!