His name is Nix.
He’s just a little guy.
Nix is the little alien creature following protag Kay Vess in Ubisoft’s Star Wars: Outlaws.
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The critter is a friend and a helper, offering both gameplay utility and narrative import.
Some of Nix’s capabilities are displayed in thegameplay reveal trailershown at Ubisoft Forward.
In the trailer, he activates a conveyor belt, letting Kay sneak by a couple of Pike thugs.
He can even be of use in a firefight.
Later, he picks up a downed enemy’s blaster, giving Kay an extra bit of firepower.
Nix can also assist Kay in solving puzzles and discovering secrets.
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Kay grew up with him and the two have a strong, familial bond.
Star Wars: Outlaws takes place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Developers gave GameSpot their insight into trying to craftthe most ambitious Star Wars gameyet.
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