Where to Find the Sarlacc Pit in Star Wars Outlaws

In Star Wars Outlaws, players are invited to explore the legendary planet Tatooine, brimming with iconic locations like Jabba’s Palace, the Lars homestead, and the Mos Eisley Cantina. Among the planet's famous features, the Sarlacc Pit stands out, especially after its dramatic appearance in the game's story trailer, where protagonist Kay Vess and her Merqaal companion, Nix, are seen perilously sliding into its gaping maw.

Spoiler Alert: This article contains details about a side quest in Star Wars Outlaws called The Hotfixer.

The Sarlacc, a fearsome carnivorous invertebrate first introduced in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, is a tantalizing feature for fans of the franchise. Although the trailer hinted at this classic creature, many players might miss this encounter unless they delve into the side quests. The Sarlacc Pit isn’t part of the main campaign missions or Jabba’s storyline but is accessible through a side quest named The Hotfixer.

Uncovering the Sarlacc Pit: The Hotfixer Quest

In The Hotfixer quest, Kay Vess seeks to upgrade the turrets on her starship, The Trailblazer. Following an initial suggestion from ND-5, a lead appears directing her to Mos Eisley and Scavenger’s Draw. Here, Kay learns that the Jawas can assist her. The quest then guides her to the Bestine Junkyard in the Desert Valley region, where a technician directs her to the Jawas' location at the Jawa Sandcrawler Intel on the western edge of the South Jundland Wastes.

At this juncture, Kay meets Teeka, a Jawa who agrees to perform the upgrade in exchange for a Sarlacc tooth. To procure this, Kay must travel to the nearby Sarlacc pit in the Western Dune Sea. An on-screen icon will help locate the pit, though an eerie sound suggests that danger lurks nearby. At the pit, Kay will face raiders before descending into the Sarlacc’s skeleton-filled depths to retrieve the tooth. Upon leaving the pit, Kay is ambushed again by raiders and must give chase on her speeder, using the dunes to make high jumps and activate her Adrenaline Rush ability to confront the raiders.

Alternatively, the menacing sound reveals the presence of a Krayt Dragon, a formidable foe that can knock Kay off her speeder just as easily as it can take down raiders. Players must navigate this challenge carefully to avoid being overwhelmed.

The Rewards of Exploring the Sarlacc Pit

Though the visit to the Sarlacc Pit is brief, it offers worthwhile rewards. Returning the Sarlacc tooth to Teeka upgrades the Jawa to an "expert" character, providing Kay with valuable enhancements for completing specific actions. It’s surprising that many players might overlook this feature despite its prominent mention in the trailer. This side quest highlights the importance of exploration and side activities, encouraging players to fully immerse themselves in the expansive worlds of Star Wars Outlaws rather than rushing through the main storyline.

Exploring the hidden corners of Tatooine and engaging in side quests like The Hotfixer enriches the Star Wars experience, making every adventure in the galaxy far, far away all the more rewarding.