Summary
Ubisoft is joining forces with Intel to promote both the upcomingStar Wars Outlawsand the latest line of Intel Core processors.Star Wars Outawswill take players into the seedy criminal underbelly of the Galaxy Far, Far Away in an open-world adventure fromAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoradeveloper Massive Entertainment. As aspiring smuggler Kay Vess, fans will be able to explore multipleStar Warsplanets and complete tasks for infamous gangs like the Crimson Dawn and the Hutt family, all while avoiding the forces of the Galactic Empire at the height of its tyranny.
Even moreinformation aboutStar Wars Outlawswas recently unveiled in a new story trailer earlier this week, which provided more details about Kay’s predicament and how she strikes up an uneasy alliance with the mysterious Jaylen to help get the up-and-coming Zerek Besh organization off her back following an incident with its leader Sliro. The official release date forStar Wars Outlawswas revealed to be August 30, and fans who pre-order the game will have access to a variety of bonus cosmetics and might even be able to play it three days ahead of time.
Intelrecently announced a partnership with Ubisoft to help promoteStar Wars Outlawsalongside the 14th-generation Intel Core product line. As part of this promotion, any customer who purchases a qualifying Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 computer or processor at a participating retailer from now until July 31 will get a free digital copy ofStar Wars Outlaws.
Intel Core i5-13600KF
The Intel Core i5-13600KF is a budget-friendly yet fairly capable CPU for gaming. It can deliver decent performance in most modern games at even 1440p resolution, depending on the settings and the GPU. It features 14 cores and 20 threads with boost clock speeds of up to 5.1 GHz out of the box. The ‘F’ in the name means there is no iGPU which helps keep the cost down.
Intel Core i9 14900KS 24-Core, 32-Thread CPU
The Intel Core i9 14900KS 24-core, 32-thread CPU is Intel’s special edition CPU take on its flagship 14th generation CPU, the Core i9 14900K.It is essentially a cherry-picked 14900K SKU that can push higher clocks with up to a minimum of 6.2 GHz on its P-Cores, making it effectively the highest-clocked CPU out of the box to date when it comes to boost clocks from Intel.It trades at a significant premium as a result and is expected, as a limited-run chip, to be a collectible SKU with high demand from enthusiasts and overclockers in 2024.
Intel Core i7 14700K 20-Core, 28-Thread CPU
The Intel Core i7 14700K 20-Core, 28-Thread CPU succeeds the Intel Core i7 13700K CPU with a 200 MHz boost clock increase as Intel also throws in an additional 4 efficiency cores to make it increasingly better value for money versus its predecessor.With 28 threads on offer and higher boost clocks, the Intel Core i7 14700K is noticeably faster in both games and productivity benchmarks alike while replacing its predecessor at the same price points.
Intel Is Helping Promote Star Wars Outlaws
Intel’s 14th-generation CPUs have garnered a mixed reception from tech-focused PC gamers, as many see them to be not much different from the company’s previous processors. However, certain models likethe Intel i7 14700Khave been noted to have improvements like higher clock speeds on performance and efficiency cores and AI overclocking profiles, and Intel is offering these beefed-up processors at appealing prices for gamers looking to upgrade their gaming rigs or buy a new computer altogether.
The soon-to-be-releasedStar Wars Outlawswill be a nice test for gamers trying out the new Intel Core 14th-generation processors, and now Ubisoft is partnering with the maker of these chips to promote thelatestStar Warsvideo game.Star Wars Outlawsisn’t set to release until August 30, but anyone who buys the latest Intel Core productions from now until the end of July will also get their hands on a digital copy ahead of time.
Star Wars Outlaws
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game and explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Fight, steal, & outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct planets with bustling cities and cantinas before racing across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each planet brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. With Nix by your side, turn any situation to your advantage: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, The Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with The Empire and other foes, finding the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.
