How to Make Nix Jealous in Star Wars Outlaws

No matter what one thinks about Star Wars Outlaws, there is one thing everyone can agree on: Nix is the best character in the game. Some of the strongest scenes in the game involve Kay's companion, and Nix's skills figure heavily into Star Wars Outlaws.

One of the unique examples showing the value of Nix will be the 'Feelers Out' ability. This guide will walk through the 'Feelers Out' challenge and how to make Nix jealous.

Star Wars Outlaws: How to Make Nix Jealous

The 'Feelers Out' challenge in Star Wars Outlaws seems pretty simple at first glance-make Nix jealous. Since the game does not have explicit information regarding how Nix's emotional system works, players may get confused for sure. In fact, it is pretty easy.

Nix is really overprotective about Kay. This means showing affection to another animal will make Nix jealous and therefore complete the 'Feelers Out' challenge.

Star Wars Outlaws: How to Pet an Animal

There are numerous creatures and beasts to be found within Star Wars Outlaws. Those that can be pet will have a circular dot above them. Most of these guys can be found within most of the cities or at least open world parts. Go to one and interact to give them some love.

How to Unlock the Feelers Out Ability in Star Wars Outlaws

Unlock Mercenary

One of The Mercenary's abilities is the 'Feelers Out' ability. First, Kay needs to gain Expert level with Rooster Trace to unlock this ability. It is on Kijimi that The Mercenary's intel chain can be found in the "The Safecracker" quest. The Mercenary's questline, which also includes Kijimi and Tatooine, comes after completing Rooster's quest. After completing Rooster's quest, he can then have access to ability challenges, such as 'Feelers Out.'

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Feelers Out:

There are three unlock conditions to the 'Feelers Out' ability:

Fetch Items: Have Nix fetch a weapon, grenade and bacta vial.

Stealth Contract: Complete a thief contract w/o detected

Make Nix Jealous: Pet another animal w/ Nix present.

When 'Feelers Out' is unlocked, the amount of enemies Nix can detect and highlight via the Nix Sense mechanic is doubled.

During gameplay, you may notice a symbol hovering over objects which will indicate when Nix can interact with them. Scans over one on a weapon, grenade, or bacta vial and press LB/L1 to have Nix retrieve it.

To find a Thief contract, visit any Job Broker. To trigger Nix's jealousy, simply pet another animal while he's in the vicinity.

Following the steps above, and knowing Nix is some kind of overprotective companion, will successfully trigger his jealousy for the challenge 'Feelers Out' in Star Wars Outlaws.