In Star Wars Outlaws, you can do some illegal things as the mercenary Kay Vess. One of these is hacking. We will explain how you can get the hacking kit and how to use it.
What is hacking in Star Wars Outlaws? In this Ubisoft game, you can not only pick locks but also hack systems. There are two differences: normal hacking and hacking with a hacking kit.
The hacking kit makes the whole process much easier for you. Some consoles can only be hacked with a hacking kit.
Hacking is used for systems where you can transfer credits or data. If you have a wanted status with the Empire, you can erase it in hacked systems.
The video introduces you to the world of Star Wars Outlaws and the underworld:
Hacking in Star Wars Outlaws
How does hacking work? In the hacking mini-game, you need to enter three or four symbols or numbers as a combination. You find the correct symbols and their sequence by simple trial and error. You enter the given symbols and see what colors they turn in the block.
- red: The symbol is not part of the combination.
- yellow: The symbol is part of the combination but is in the wrong position.
- green: The symbol is part of the combination and is in the correct position.
Can I customize hacking? The mini-game around hacking is not a must for your gameplay. If you don’t feel like the extra challenge, you can simply turn it off in the settings, replace the symbols with numbers, or increase the number of attempts you have.
At the same time, if you find the hacking challenge too easy, you can also make it more difficult. To do this, you need to set the “Hacking Attempts” to “Less”.
The hacking kit explained
Where can I get the hacking kit? You will not have the hacking kit from the beginning in your equipment. Therefore, you need to complete the expert quest around the hacker Aila Bren. She will reward you with the hacking kit upon completion.
What is the function of the hacking kit? The hacking kit makes hacking easier for you and can also be enhanced with upgrades. Additionally, some consoles or locks can only be opened with the hacking kit. The upgrades for the hacking kit are as follows:
- Memory Upgrade: Delays detection during an attempt, giving you more chances for a clean hack.
- Syntax Sorting: Moves all glyphs found in the wrong position to the correct position.
- Error Filtering: Removes some unused glyphs from the glyph tool.
Star Wars Outlaws impresses with its vast open world and gameplay mechanics. The syndicates and their rewards and benefits are a major part of the game. You are probably wondering, which syndicate you should choose and what rewards they bring.
