Unlocking the Treasure Hunter Ability in Star Wars Outlaws: A Guide to Making Nix Happy

So, here I am, a humble scoundrel trying to make my way in the galaxy of Star Wars Outlaws, and I've got to say, I love how they've ditched the boring old skill tree. Instead of just dumping points into stats, I actually have to go out and do stuff to learn new tricks. Specifically, I need to impress these so-called "experts" by completing their quirky tasks. One of the coolest abilities I wanted was the Treasure Hunter skill, taught by the mechanic. But to get it? Oh boy, it wasn't just about finding loot; it was all about keeping my fuzzy little companion, Nix, in a good mood. The game told me I needed to find ten containers, have Nix fetch an item (easy enough), and then find four different ways to make Nix happy. Now, making a creature happy sounds simple, right? But in the middle of a firefight or a high-speed chase, you try remembering to give your space-weasel a treat! Thankfully, I discovered there are way more than four methods to put a smile on that furry face, and most are pretty fun to pull off.

Let me break down the joyous activities I used to unlock Treasure Hunter. Remember, petting Nix is always a winner (seriously, who doesn't love a good petting session?), but you need variety! Here’s the list of happy-making actions that worked for me:

• Perform a Speed Boost: Once you've unlocked this ability for Kay's Speeder, just hit Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) while you're cruising. The sudden burst of speed seems to thrill Nix! Zoom zoom!

• Swing on Kay's Grappling Hook: Find a grappling point, get in range, and press R3. Swinging through the air like a galactic Tarzan is apparently a blast for little Nix. Can't say I blame him!

• Complete a Galactic Street Food Routine: Find one of those delicious-smelling Galactic Street Food vendors and nail their mini-game. Successfully serving up a snack equals one happy companion. Maybe he gets the leftovers?

• Have Nix Distract an Enemy with Smoke: This one is tactical and fun. Target a smoke barrel, then press L1 (PlayStation) or LB (Xbox) to send Nix over. Once he's in position, tap the button a few more times to make it pop! A cloud of confusion for enemies, a cloud of joy for Nix.

See? More than enough options to mix and match. The flexibility is great—whether I'm in a racing mood or a stealthy sabotage mood, I can always find a way to tick off one of Nix's happiness boxes. After I'd finally collected my tenth container, had Nix do his fetch routine, and performed four distinct happiness-inducing acts (I went with a Speed Boost, a Grapple Swing, a Street Food game, and a Smoke Distraction for good measure), I was ready.

The final step was a breeze. I just opened the Abilities menu, highlighted the Treasure Hunter icon, and held down X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox). And just like that, the skill was mine! Now, why was all this effort worth it, you ask? Well, let me tell you, Treasure Hunter is a game-changer. Once unlocked, Nix becomes my personal loot detector. He'll alert Kay to nearby containers, so I never, ever walk past valuable scrap or hidden treasures again. In a galaxy full of secrets, having a furry radar is priceless. So, if you're playing in 2026 and still figuring out the best ways to bond with your creature companion, remember: a happy Nix means a rich Kay. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some more speeding and swinging to do—purely for Nix's enjoyment, of course. 😉