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As a game about the rogues and scoundrels inhabiting a galaxy far, far away, it’s not surprising that hacking is heavily featured inStar Wars Outlaws, which fans will know is calledSlicing.And though the mechanics will not be entirely unfamiliar to fans of the sci-fi action-adventure and action-RPG genres, it can still be tricky for veterans and newcomers alike. This guide will explainStar Wars OutlawsSlicing mechanics,and provide strategies for increasing Kay Vess' chances of success.
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Slicing in Star Wars Outlaws, Explained
Hacking inStar Wars Outlaws,or Slicing, is a hugely important mechanic. Like a lot ofOutlaws,the difficulty levelmay be surprising to players. There are not many quest chains that do not feature Slicing in some capacity, so it is important that players at least grasp the basics.
Slicing Basics:
Generally speaking, the goal with the Slicing mini-game is to find the correct sequence of symbols in a straight line from left to right. There are multiple difficulty tiers, with each tier increasing the sequence length by one. The first tier features a three-symbol sequence.
Discovering the correct sequence follows these steps:
Advanced Slicing in Star Wars Outlaws
After completing the first few missions for Danka, the player will be given intel on two new Experts. One of these Experts relates directly to Slicing, and will affect how you deal with hacking throughout the rest of the game. This character is The Slicer, and should be unlocked quickly if you are interested in getting the most out of this particular mechanic.
Advanced Slicing Explained:
Unlocking The Slicer will automatically unlock her first ability, theSlicing Kit. This new ability allows Kay to Slice a much wider range of items, such as certain electronic barriers, and advanced terminals. Kay will likely encounter the more advanced version of the Slicing minigame before acquiring the Slicing Kit, and it is possible to successfully hack them without the kit. However, once the Slicing Kit is acquired, advanced slicing will be far easier. You will also encounter it far more frequently, as the kit allows Kay to slice far more.
Put simply, advanced slicing is more difficult because the codes become longer. Instead of the three symbol codes you first encounter, advanced slicing will require four, and even five-symbol codes. The Slicing Kit, and the Slice Kit Upgrade ability, offer Kay some helpful tools to conquer this task.
