Like a lot of other modern video games, Star Wars Outlaws features its own unique lockpicking mechanics. Players will need to get Kay's Data Spike repaired during the game's tutorial section, after which, they'll be able to use it to open locked chests and containers and gain access to all kinds of interesting places; either by unlocking doors or removing ventilation shaft covers.
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Initially, using the Data Spike can be a little tricky, as the game doesn't directly tell players how it works. As with a lot of the other core mechanics in Star Wars Outlaws, there is a Help menu that can be pulled up using the left trigger, but for those who miss this option, finding a way into Club Tarsus may prove to be quite challenging, as too will lockpicking in general.
How to Use the Data Spike in Star Wars Outlaws
The lockpicking mechanic in Star Wars Outlaws is kind of like a rhythm game, with players having to memorize the pattern of the lock and then pull the right trigger to match the beat. During the opening stages of the game, most of the locks that players will need to pick only have two beats, although some of the later locks have more. Regardless of how many beats there are, the key to successfully picking locks in Star Wars Outlaws is to focus on the rhythm and make sure that the trigger pulls line up exactly with the beats.
Players should always check their surroundings before using the Data Spike, as it's possible to be apprehended by guards while in the process of picking locks.
How to Make Lockpicking Easier in Star Wars Outlaws
Players who struggle with timings are in luck, as Star Wars Outlaws features a wide range of accessibility options, several of which relate to the lockpicking mini-game. The Lockpicking difficulty option allows players to make using the Data Spike easier, while enabling Lockpicking visual cues can also help a lot. Alternatively, players can simply turn the Lockpicking rhythm challenge off altogether, in which case, they'll no longer be forced to follow the beat when using the Data Spike.
The Visual AI Helper can also be enabled via the Help menu by pressing the left trigger and then either the Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) button.
Star Wars Outlaws
- Released
- August 30, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
