Having the freedom to travel across multiple planets is a huge selling point for three of the game's planets open up as possibilities to jump to next.

All three planets — Kijimi, Akiva, and Tatooine — have featured in prior Star Wars material, but the level of familiarity between them varies heavily. Any Star Wars fan already knows the essentials of what to expect from Tatooine, the sandy planet that can't stop showing up in Star Wars content since its debut as Luke's home in the original film. The snowy Kijimi doesn't have quite the same legacy, but it did make a main saga appearance in The Rise of Skywalker. Akiva debuted in the novel Aftermath, and its Star Wars Outlaws inclusion is a big leap forward.

Kijimi Is The Smallest Star Wars Outlaws Planet To Visit

One City Is All Kijimi Needs

Although someone who takes off their headphones for a couple of seconds could miss it, Kijimi is the planet that Kay's newfound droid companion ND-5 recommends when leaving Toshara in the game. He fails to elaborate on the reasoning, however, leaving it unclear whether there's a strong narrative or mechanical motivation behind the nudge. Luckily, visiting Kijimi reveals why the choice makes sense.

The option to choose between planets is provided after taking off in the main story quest Hyperspace.

Unlike the Toshara, Kijimi isn't a big open-world spread in Star Wars Outlaws, instead focusing on a single urban environment with less room to explore. The comparative focus makes it easy to complete some important content efficiently before continuing on to other planets, making for a less daunting choice than Akiva or Tatooine. Contracts are still available, but Kay takes care of them in the orbit of the planet, which contributes to a more streamlined process overall.

Crucially, Kijimi introduces the Ashiga Clan, the fourth faction in Star Wars Outlaws, so putting off a trip to Kijimi for too long could miss out on a meeting with another major crime syndicate. The Power Module for Kay's blaster can also be found on Kijimi, making it easier for her to deal with heavily armored enemies (a significant relief for anyone playing on Hard) and allowing her to blast through rock walls to uncover secrets.

Akiva Offers A Lush Jungle Expanse In Star Wars Outlaws

A Beautiful Planet Brought To Life

Akiva is a nice shakeup from both the urban environments and open fields featured on other Star Wars Outlaws planets, with a jungle ecosystem that's beautiful to explore. Following through on some quest content on Akiva unlocks the Hydro-Repulsor upgrade for Kay's speeder, which gives her access to even more of the planet. It's not as widely useful as the blaster Power Module found on Kijimi, however, so it may not require as much of a rush.

The game places Akiva second in the menu order, and it does probably make sense to at least give it a visit before Tatooine. Knocking out the crew acquisitions on both Kijimi and Akiva before Tatooine opens up more memorable crew dialogue, as a companion who can be found an Akiva will likely prove a hit. Compared to Kijimi, however, it's harder to jump to Akiva and clear out a large chunk of its content quickly.

Tatooine Is As Iconic In Star Wars Outlaws As Ever

Exciting Content In A Familiar Place

While Tatooine's constant presence in Star Wars media can make it easy to get fatigued of the desert, it's undeniably iconic, so traveling to Tatooine first can be appealing. As there's no strictly wrong order, anyone who feels the call won't be distinctly punished for following their instincts. Mos Eisley is a great destination for lovers of scum and villainy, especially considering the joy to be found in challenging high rollers in games of sabacc.

For anyone comfortable with holding off on Tatooine, it doesn't make too much sense as a first choice. Some of the story and quest content there feels more appropriate to a later-game experience, even if it can reasonably fit in anywhere. There's also a point in the main questline on Tatooine where Kay gets temporarily grounded on the planet, so it's easy to get stuck there for a bit longer than intended. It's all exciting, but there's nothing wrong with saving the best for last.

You Should Go To Kijimi In Star Wars Outlaws

The Game Recommends Kijimi For A Reason

Ultimately, going to whichever planet sounds the most appealing is fine, but anyone who remains undecided should follow the game's advice and opt for Kijimi. The content there is definitely designed with consideration for a reasonably early-game experience, which can't be said for some elements of Akiva and Tatooine. The biggest reason to visit Kijimi first might be the Power Module, however, as returning to Toshara or heading onto other planets with the ability to blast through rock walls opens up more of the game's content and rewards with less threat of backtracking.

Following up Kijimi with a trip to Akiva and then heading to Tatooine afterward is a logical progression in general, although it doesn't need to be all that linear. Bouncing between planets is a big part of the design of Star Wars Outlaws, and treating each location as a completionist checklist before moving on will ultimately prove frustrating. This sentiment goes double for Toshara, and it's good to move on to any other planet when the option first opens up.

The somewhat non-linear approach of Star Wars Outlaws has both benefits and drawbacks, but jumping from planet to planet definitely fulfills an exciting spacefaring fantasy. Kijimi is a good starting place for any Star Wars Outlaws journey, and letting Kay go wherever the wind might blow her beyond that point isn't likely to steer her too terribly wrong.