Can You Pet Nix And Other Creatures In Star Wars Outlaws?

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has already garnered some decent reviews from players, especially those who have been itching for more details about the world outside of the Jedi. Though many other games set in this universe aim to place a lightsaber in the hand of players, this is the first to center on an average person, namely Kay Vess, showing an entirely new perspective.

While the game may bring a new narrative to the larger canon set between and, players are obsessed with Nix, the furry pet companion of the main protagonist. Not only is the axolotl-looking creature an adorable addition to the narrative, but he's also useful in many ways. Of course, the first thing most players will want to do is pet him — but he's not the only creature ready to capture Kay's attention.

The creative director behind Star Wars Outlaws spoke with Screen Rant at Summer Game Fest about what it's like to step into protagonist Kay's shoes.

As Kay's best friend and only trusted companion, not only is Nix a key player in the adventure unfolding throughout the game, but he's also an adorable addition to the canon. And yes, players can pet Nix in the game — there's no limit on when or how often a player decides to show love to their cute sidekick. Just like most companions in real life, he's always ready to take a head scratch or two.

Petting Nix is actually incredibly simple. On console, players only need to hold down L1 when they approach him and click the right thumbstick to pet. It's similarly simple on PC; hold Q to trigger his controls, and press E. This will prompt the cute animation that happens every time he's pet, and also make Nix happy (helping with a quest or two).

Though Nix may be the most loyal creature players will encounter in their journey throughout the planets that make up the corner covers, he's not the only one willing to accept Kay's affections. Giving a gushiro some food on Toshara will prompt a whole colony of them to gather around Kay, each of them looking for another scrap of food or