Summary
Most of the time,Star Wars Outlawsis a straightforward experience, offering simple gameplay mechanics that are fairly easy to follow. That being said, there are several thingsStar Wars Outlawsdoesn’t outright tell its players that they may wish to know before heading into its sizable open world.
When it comes toStar Wars Outlaws’ unwritten rules, most of them deal with its exploratory elements, as its gameplay largely relies on its expansive world and the characters and obstacles players can encounter in it. However, there are some unwritten rules aboutStar Wars Outlaws’ combatthat are worth knowing ahead of time as well.
The Unwritten Rules of Star Wars Outlaws’ Exploration
Progressing Star Wars Outlaws’ Story Is Often the Best Route Forward
One of the most important things to remember aboutStar Wars Outlawsis that progressing its story is often the best route forward. It’s very easy to become distracted by theopen world ofStar Wars Outlaws, as its environments are both vast and dense, chock-full of intriguing opportunities for Kay Vess, the game’s protagonist, to make a name for herself. However, players may find that if they prioritize the story, especially in the first half of the game, the world would open up even more, as would Kay’s arsenal and skill set.
When in Doubt, Look Up or Use Nix
Unlike many modernopen-world games,Star Wars Outlawsdoes its best not to hold the player’s hand at all times. While this can add to the rewarding feeling of discovery that comes with learning something new, it also means that it’s easier to become stumped about how to progress past a certain point, especially inStar Wars Outlaws’ more linear levels. Thankfully, there are just two things players should remember that will almost always help them, should they find themselves stuck: look up or use Nix.
Sometimes, when progressing through one ofStar Wars Outlaws’ linear levels, players may find themselves seemingly lacking options for continuing forward, but if they start by looking up, they might see a grappling point that they could latch onto that would allow Kay to swing across a gap. For whatever reason, grappling points are sometimes difficult to see inStar Wars Outlawsunless the camera is angled upward, even when the grapple indicator is on the screen. If there is no grappling point, then usingStar Wars Outlaws’ adorable companion Nixis almost a guaranteed solution. Kay’s furry little friend can often find a secret path to an otherwise unreachable button, so it’s worth looking to see if the blue Nix icon is appearing on the screen in any of those situations.
Everyone Is Worth Talking To and Everything Is Worth Collecting
Star Wars Outlaws’ mapis somewhat unconventional for the open-world genre, as it lacks icons for everything there is to see and do in the game. However, that is in no way an indication that there is very little to do inStar Wars Outlawsbecause,in fact, the opposite is very much true. There are countless side quests and collectibles to be completed and collected inStar Wars Outlaws, but the majority of them can only be found by talking to specific NPCs and collecting important items like datapads that can be found scattered throughout the game’s vast world.
As information is a hot commodity in the criminal underworld,Star Wars Outlawsis all about gathering intel. This intel can be gathered by speaking to the various NPCs found throughoutthe Outer Rim, eavesdropping on conversations, and collecting information sources like datapads from random tables and desks. Once intel is collected inStar Wars Outlaws, it will often trigger a quest line or reveal a location on the map where a valuable item can be found, so picking every area clean in the game can be a highly worthwhile venture.
Star Wars Outlaws’ Open World Is Full of Optional Areas
Just because an area doesn’t appear on the map inStar Wars Outlawsdoesn’t mean it’s nonexistent. There are countless optional areas to explore in the game that may only be noticeable once players close in on their location, so exploring every planet’s surface via speeder can be very rewarding. As players near anoptional location inStar Wars Outlaws, a question mark will appear on their compass indicating that one is nearby. Simply traveling in the direction of the question mark will lead players to the area and, once it is discovered, it will appear on the map. If players choose to move past the location without first discovering it, it will not appear on the map.
The Unwritten Rules of Star Wars Outlaws’ Combat
Stealth Is Almost Always the Best Way to Defeat Enemies
Stealth gamesaren’t for everyone, andStar Wars Outlawsisn’t necessarily a stealth game. That being said, it does heavily encourage players to remain incognito as they’re making their way through a level, and it does so for a reason. InStar Wars Outlaws, when things go wrong, they really go wrong. It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by enemies in the game, as they tend to come in droves once they’ve become aware of Kay’s presence. As such, it’s best for players to remain as stealthy as possible as they progress through a level.
Kay’s Blaster Modules Are Beneficial in a Variety of Situations
Kay’s blaster inStar Wars Outlawsis a very versatile tool, and that rings increasingly true as the game’s story progresses. Kay will continually unlock new modules for her blaster that can perform a variety of functions, from stunning droids to destroying rock walls. In light of that, players should always analyze their situation carefully, and then choose which blaster module would suit it best.
Dropped Weapons Are Difficult to Hold Onto
While Kay has her faithful blaster inStar Wars Outlaws, defeated enemies will often drop other weapons that she can use temporarily. These weapons are often far more powerful than Kay’s blaster, so they can be very useful for getting players out of a pinch. Unfortunately, weapons dropped by enemies are also dropped by Kay very easily. Should players attempt any platforming, for instance, Kay will drop the weapon, even if it still has ammo. As such, players should use these weapons while they can, rather than waiting as though they’ll be allowed to use them later.
