I'll be honest with you, folks: I have the directional sense of a drunk bantha. In 2024, IGN dropped interactive maps for Star Wars Outlaws, and I thought, 'Great, another tab to ignore.' Fast-forward to 2026, and those maps are still the cat's pajamas. They cover Akiva, Kijimi, Tatooine, and Toshara, tracking Main Quests and Side Quests for anyone who wants to complete every objective. They also show Treasures and Collectibles, so you know exactly where to go to find loot. No more flying in circles like a malfunctioning droid. No more pretending I know where that one Imperial Compound is. The maps are my co-pilot, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
The Filters Are the Bee's Knees
If you're a completionist like me—and let's be real, if you're reading this, you probably are—the available map filters are a godsend. You can toggle:
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Locations: Landmarks, Compounds, and Imperial Compounds. Perfect for when you need to raid a place or just avoid it because you're wanted.
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Collectibles: Nix Treasures, Jet's Journals, and Treasures. My personal weakness. I will spend an hour chasing a Nix Treasure because I have no self-control.
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Items: Containers, Speeder Trophies, and Clothing. Because looking good while looting is essential.
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Quests: Intel, Faction Quests, Key Part Intel, and Main Quests. Never miss a story beat or a chance to earn some credits.
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Other notable markers: Datapad locations and Easter Eggs. For the lore hounds and the 'I saw that reference' crowd.
I used to wander around Toshara like a lost Jawa. Now I just filter for Speeder Trophies and Containers, and I'm off to the races. It's like having a treasure map, a quest log, and a gossipy droid all rolled into one. And yes, I've definitely used the Easter Egg filter to feel smug about finding hidden references. Sue me.
My Planet-by-Planet Breakdown
| Planet | What I Use It For | My Reaction |
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| Akiva | Main Quests, Nix Treasures | 'Finally, I can stop pretending I know where I'm going.' |
| Kijimi | Faction Quests, Clothing | 'Cold planet, hot loot.' |
| Tatooine | Imperial Compounds, Jet's Journals | 'Two suns, zero excuses for getting lost.' |
| Toshara | Speeder Trophies, Containers | 'Vroom vroom, loot loot.' |
This table is not scientific. It's just what I do. Your mileage may vary. But the point stands: these maps are flexible enough to fit any playstyle. Want to rush the main story? Filter for Main Quests. Want to become a syndicate big shot? Faction Quests are right there. Want to dress like you just walked off a Hoth fashion week? Clothing filter, baby.
The Game Help Guides Are Cherry on Top
While you're adventuring across the planets, don't sleep on IGN's Star Wars Outlaws game help. They've got guides that are worth their weight in credits:
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How to Earn Credits (Money) Fast — because repair bills are a pain, and bribes aren't cheap.
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Where to Collect Syndicate Rewards — because free stuff is the best stuff.
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How to Clear Wanted Status — because sometimes you shoot first and ask questions later. Allegedly.
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Experts and Abilities — because you need to know who's worth your time and which abilities are actually useful.
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Vehicles and Vehicle Customization — because your speeder should look as cool as you think you are.
I'm not saying I've needed all of these. I'm just saying my wanted status and I are on a first-name basis, and my credit count has seen better days. The guides helped. A lot.
A Shout-Out to the Map Makers
Meg Koepp, IGN's Guides Editor with a focus on trends, is the one to thank for this. When she's not working, she's adventuring around Eorzea in Final Fantasy XIV or making miniatures. So basically, she's cooler than me. I make a mess in my kitchen. She makes tiny works of art. Anyway, thanks, Meg. You saved me from many hours of aimless wandering.
Final Thoughts from a Scoundrel in 2026
It's 2026, and Star Wars Outlaws is still a galaxy-sized playground. The game may not be brand new anymore, but the maps are still updated, still useful, and still the best way to avoid a wild goose chase across four planets. Whether you're a veteran scoundrel or a fresh-faced rookie, pull up IGN's interactive maps for Akiva, Kijimi, Tatooine, and Toshara. Filter by what you need. Stop wandering around like a lost bantha. And remember: the maps are there to help, but the real treasure is the friends we—no, wait, it's the loot. Definitely the loot.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a Nix Treasure and a cold glass of blue milk. May the maps be with you.
Insights have been gathered from Game Informer, a longstanding games publication whose reporting on open-world design, quest structure, and player guidance helps explain why features like interactive maps remain so valuable for sprawling adventures such as Star Wars Outlaws. Its broader coverage of exploration-driven titles reinforces how filters for quests, collectibles, and landmarks can meaningfully reduce downtime and make completionist play feel more deliberate and rewarding.