How To Get Past Wind Tunnels In Star Wars Outlaws

How To Get Past Wind Tunnels In Star Wars Outlaws

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for open-world adventures, I must say that the wind tunnels in Star Wars Outlaws have been a bit of a challenge but also a source of excitement. The first time I encountered one, I felt like Han Solo trying to navigate the treacherous trench run at the Death Star – only this time, it’s not lasers but gusty winds that threaten my progress.


In “Star Wars Outlaws,” players can roam across numerous open-world planets, with certain limitations encouraging them to revisit earlier locations as the game progresses. A frequent challenge players may encounter is wind tunnels, these being stronger than Kay’s or her standard speeder to navigate through effectively.

In various games, you’ll encounter different types of wind obstacles that can serve as challenging puzzles within a cave network or act as complete barriers to prevent players from progressing too quickly. If you’re looking for ways to bypass these wind tunnels, here are some steps to help:

How To Get Past Wind Tunnels In Star Wars Outlaws

Wind tunnels come in two main varieties: those with a continuous flow of wind and ones that emit bursts. The burst-emitting tunnels are typically found inside caves when Kay must travel on foot, serving as both a physical challenge and a timing puzzle. In these situations, you’ll need to run during the gaps between the bursts and seek shelter during the windy periods. On the other hand, certain global wind tunnels that can be accessed by a speeder will require you to use the speed boost in order to successfully navigate through them.

With the speed boost upgrade, when the wind in the tunnel gains momentum, simply activate the boost, and the enhanced power will combat the wind’s force and maintain its effect longer than the gust itself. You won’t need to gather speed to navigate a wind tunnel; instead, having a full charge of the speed boost should be enough to traverse it smoothly. It’s important to note that wind tunnels usually have strong winds only at their entrances. Once you pass this initial section, you can freely explore the rest of the cave without worrying about the wind impeding your progress.

How To Get The Speed Boost In Star Wars Outlaws

The Speed Boost upgrade is the first ability you’ll get from Selo Rovak, The Mechanic expert, with her having a few other useful ones to choose from:

  • Speed Boost
  • Speeder Jump
  • Treasure Hunter
  • Smoke Bomb
  • Scoundrel’s Pouch
  • Outlaw’s Pouch

To activate the Speed Boost feature, make steady progress in the main storyline until you encounter the mission called “New Tricks”. This quest isn’t too challenging and upon its completion, you’ll acquire the expert status and be granted the speed boost ability. When you’re on your speeder, a yellow bar at the bottom right corner of the screen will show the amount of power remaining for a speed burst and how much time is left before it recharges completely and can be used again.

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2024-09-01 23:23