We also go over how to locate Preeban.

Your very first quest in Star Wars Outlaws involves repairing a broken item. Read on for our quick guide on how to fix the broken data spike and complete this part of the Star Wars Outlaws Beginnings questline.

Star Wars Outlaws broken data spike screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Star Wars Outlaws broken data spike screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

How to fix the Star Wars Outlaws broken data spike

  1. Exit your room and go downstairs
  2. Talk to the bartender
  3. Head outside and follow Nix
  4. Find and talk to Preeban
  5. Gather 100 credits
  6. Talk to Preeban again
Star Wars Outlaws Beginnings quest screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Star Wars Outlaws Beginnings quest screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Star Wars Outlaws Beginnings quest guide

To unlock the Star Wars Outlaws Beginnings quest, you must first exit your room and head downstairs to The Broken Hoof. Next, walk up to the bartender and watch the cutscene involving Bram. Bram hands you a broken data spike that you must fix.

How to find Preeban (Image via esports.gg)
How to find Preeban (Image via esports.gg)

Where is Preeban in Star Wars Outlaws?

Then, exit the bar and follow your companion Nix. Your friend leads you up some stairs and eventually to a character named Preeban. You can also look at the top of your screen to see the distance from your destination.

Star Wars Outlaws Preeban location (Image via esports.gg)
Star Wars Outlaws Preeban location (Image via esports.gg)

How to get 100 credits for Preeban in Star Wars Outlaws

After talking to Preeban, you must collect 100 credits and give them to him. To gather enough credits, walk around and pick up items to sell to store owners, ask Nix to fetch items or currency for you, or swipe some credits by going into hidden areas.

Finally, head back to Preeban. After you pay him 100 credits, he fixes the broken data spike.

Star Wars Outlaws Preeban screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Star Wars Outlaws Preeban screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

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