Star Wars: Outlawsintroduces players to the underside of the galaxy far, far away and encourages them to create some criminal mischief of their own by stealing. With the help of your adorable merqaal named Nix,players can — and should — utilize opportunities to steal and earn a few credits. The benefits of stealing inStar Wars: Outlawsfar outweigh any negative impact, just as long as players take care to never get caught in the act.
As the name implies,Star Wars: Outlawsis a game about and in the criminal underworld of theStar Warsuniverse. While stealing could cause Kay Vess’s Wanted rank to rise with certain factions,this is only a concern if she and Nix are caught. Since stealing is just so easy, especially with Nix’s help, it’s practically a core part of the gameplay.
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Star Wars Outlaws focuses on a grimier, seedier side of the universe with a rich, detailed open world that features both new and legacy characters.
Is Stealing Worth It In Star Wars: Outlaws?
Gain Credits The Easy Way
Stealing is definitely worth itinStar Wars: Outlaws. Pickpocketing from the variety of humans and aliens living in the Outer Rim is the best — and easiest — way to make a living. While there are some drawbacks to criminal activity like stealing andlockpicking inStar Wars: Outlaws,most only occur when players are caught in the act, like losing reputation with a faction and potentially making wanted rank go up.
One benefit to stealing, besides gaining those sweet, sweet credits, is in the achievements for the game. The achievement “Easy Pickings” requires players to pickpocket a customer in a cantina on each ofthe many planets inStar Wars: Outlaws. Since the game makes thieving across the galaxy an achievement, it’s safe to say thatStar Wars: Outlawswas meant to be experienced with maximum theft by Kay Vess and Nix.
How To Steal in Star Wars: Outlaws
Use Nix And Steal To Your Heart’s Content
Participating in the criminal scum and villainy ofStar Wars: Outlawshas never been so easy, especially when playersutilize Kay’s adorable, trusty sidekick Nix. To steal from NPC marks with Nix, press the Pet Command to see what options are nearby for pickpocketing.
The Pet Command for different platforms is: PS5 - L1, Xbox - LB, PC - Q
Available targets for pickpocketing will be highlighted in blue with a Nix icon, indicating that the space axolotl can pinch their goods without raising any suspicions.Hover over the highlighted target, and a simple “steal” prompt will pop up that sends Nix scampering overto pickpocket the unsuspecting target. Once Nix has begun, a quick time event prompt will appear for you to press so that Nix succeeds. After that, Nix will shoot right back over with the stolen loot for players to collect.
