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[LectureMaster]

Sorry to beat the dead horse but I mean, Ubi themselves are inviting..

Star Wars Outlaws - Dev Update #5 - NEW HIGH SCORE

For this Dev Update, we’d like to chat about an aspect of the game that the team loved making and we see that you’ve loved experiencing during your journey across the galaxy, the mini-games.

www.ubisoft.com

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CANTO FATHIER RACING

Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!

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[Topher]

 

[Mayar]

So whoever rolled this body out of the morgue, roll it back in, don’t scare people.

 

[Pegasus Actual]

What the fuck is a Fathier anyway.

I want to ride around on a wampa.

Or at least a Wookie.

 

[Cakeboxer]

I'll rather play through Dark Forces: Remaster again before touching this.

 

[Topher]

What the fuck is a Fathier anyway.

 

[LectureMaster]

 

[EDMIX]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

 

[LectureMaster]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

Ubi really needs to hire you as partnership ambassador.

 

[Neolombax]

No lightsabers, just 1 main weapon, stealth oriented with not much tools. The game sounds paper thin. But if it comes to PS plus or Ubisoft + I'll give it a go.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Just play Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor.

 

[EDMIX]

Ubi really needs to hire you as partnership ambassador.

lol nah, you just need to comprehend what you are reading better....

 

[Alan Silvestro]

Good.gif

 

[Dr Cowley]

I wonder how long the number will stay at zero even though players know what to do

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Unless they are talking about something else, this can't be true, there's a chain of missions which lead to naming a fathier, I'm not aware of any missions where you outright own one; so either their tracking is bugged, or it's some super secret you have to luck into finding.

 

[Same ol G]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

Just read the blog, this is not an update, they talk about how they created the minigames.
And they very obviously point out that no player has achieved this, i don't understand how you could get anything else out of that in full context.

 

[Sleepwalker]

They are still trying to charge $45 cdn for this, on sale.

See you at $10, Ubi.

 

[Pegasus Actual]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

 

[Tommi84]

If at least the main character was HOT, and not liie 'hot garbage' kinda hot

 

[EDMIX]

Just read the blog, this is not an update, they talk about how they created the minigames.
And they very obviously point out that no player has achieved this, i don't understand how you could get anything else out of that in full context.

It also sounds like they are talking about the lore of the game


They never say "player"..

A few people online believe they know what mission they are talking about and state they have already done this.

"
Not sure at what stage in or completion percentage of the game they’re triggered to show up or if they’re always there (I just did them yesterday after having already beat the main story), but…

Tatooine: just outside the building in Mos Eisley where the table is, there’s someone worried about a sibling that got in bad with the Hutts (talk to her to trigger the intel)

Kijimi: there’s two Ashiga talking about placing a bet that would be “very profitable” (you have to eavesdrop from a bench to trigger the intel)

Akiva: when you walk into The Alcazar, there’s a poster about imperial sponsored Fathier Racing (have Kay “observe” it to trigger the intel; then another eavesdrop)

Toshara: (there’s an initial part and then the “finale” of the whole series; I did the initial part third (out of the four) and then had to go back to finish the series w/ part 2) pt. 1 - talk to a disgruntled Jockey at the table and place a bet according to his tip; pt. 2 - talk to him again (he’s down the way from the table) and resolve

The end result is that you clear his name and sponsor him to get back into Fathier racing - the “reward” (after you basically pay for his re-admission) is that Kay names the Fathier (but you don’t ever actually get to see it…you can bet on it, though). You also get residual income periodically delivered to the delivery/pickup crate in the “garage” of the Trailblazer"

someone else states something similar

"I think I might have gotten this? There is a jockey by one of the fathier tables in Mirogana. He asks you for help to get him back in the races - first you hack a console in Crimson Dawn territory, then you front him credits to get his license back. Since you’re officially his patron, you get to name the fathier (Trailblazer, of course!). "


Plus, with people who have already platinumed the game and did guides for it, why would they not get this feature unless it was something just recently released?

 

[Z O N E]

Goes to show that even the few people who did buy the game, don't even want to spend time hunting for secrets inside of it.

 

[March Climber]

Is this event like Chocobo races? If so I can understand why I also wouldn’t touch it whenever I play this game year(s) from now.

 

[rkofan87]

i gave it a shot but the forced stealth is shit.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

 

[missiles]

Ubisoft needs to get used to people not playing their games.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I own the game and I've not even launched it. Might give it a go over Xmas.

 

[Boss Mog]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

Must be tiring to try to spin every thread that proves you wrong.

 

[EDMIX]

Must be tiring to try to spin every thread that proves you wrong.

or actually logically reading and looking up the info first instead being spoon fed every article looking to tell you what to think.

Thinking for yourself must be a struggle lol

 

[Darchaos]

I much rather scratch my balls with a lightsaber.

 

[EN250]

I own the game and I've not even launched it. Might give it a go over Xmas.

Man, what kind of depressing xmas you want to experience, aren't better games you can play in this wonderful time of the year or you just want to feel bad?

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

What the fuck is a Fathier anyway.

I want to ride around on a wampa.

Or at least a Wookie.

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Nice community of non-playnary individuals.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

lol I'm sure about that.

Reading the context of the actual link, it actually like they are talking about lore

Like no person has ever done this, not that no player since release or something as this is a update, as in the feature itself is in this update, thus of course no one has done it, its being introduced in the update


"Canto Bight is not only Kay and Nix's home but also the home of Fathier Racing which is why it was a natural fit for our game. With Canto Bight in the game and syndicates obviously rigging races, it perfectly aligned with the world we were building. The races offer thrilling scenarios, where your fathier might make a desperate sprint to cross the finish line first, capturing the excitement of real horse races. We worked hard to make these races as entertaining as possible.

Here's a little secret: to this day, no one has acquired their own fathier! To unlock this, players need to complete dedicated short quests scattered around these betting stations. This will reveal an additional quest that brings Kay back to Toshara for a special opportunity. Let's see if anyone can crack it now!"


So looking into the full context, I don't think they are saying some feature since release has not been done or something weird like that, it reads more like no one as in within that universe, not "no one" as in actual fucking gamers lol

How can you read what they said verbatim and come to this conclusion? Like, what kind of mind fuck do you have to perform?

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I own the game and I've not even launched it. Might give it a go over Xmas.

 

[ShirAhava]

I keep forgetting this exists if it plays anything like battlefront 2015 (not 2017) I'm down

but best to wait for a price drop at this point

 

[Tommi84]

People already platinumed the game and did guides for it, why would they not get this feature unless it was something just recently released?

because, wait for it!, sometimes hou don't need to do EVERYTHING in the game to earn the platinum

And if it's indeed the case, why would a guide cover something which is not required?

 

[Stuart360]

Funny thing is i like Ubisoft's formula, and i like SW, but i had no interest in playing this.
Anyway i bought a month of Ubisoft+ and i tried this for 4 hours......i kind of liked it. So much so that i may buy it as its only £21 on CDKeys.

It really isnt that bad imo.

Also i kind of agree with EDMIX on this one. I very much doubt Ubisoft would be talking about this openly if they were talking about actual players. And underperform or not (it has), it still sold a mil in its first month, and whatever since. I very much doubt literally none of them did this challenge.

 

[Soodanim]

I despise the way people use “Admits” in titles as if the dev slipped up under pressure. No, they said it of their own fucking volition and some of you spend too much time being influenced by dramatic clickbait.

 

[Justin9mm]

I'm in the same boat. I thought the game went from bad to ok after all the patches so far?

 

[BlackTron]

The last line of the statement was really cringe, Let's see if anyone can crack it now!

 

[Saber]

Nothing screams like beating a dead horse than an actual secret mount. Quite poetic as George Lucas would say.

 

[Begleiter]

Imagine if this was a cooler, better game and we were learning all the time about all these little secrets that had been hidden away, that would be a cool thing for a community to be part of. Shame it's Outlaws.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Man, what kind of depressing xmas you want to experience, aren't better games you can play in this wonderful time of the year or you just want to feel bad?

Haha, you're totally right. I have Metaphor to start.

 

[Hookshot]

Fathier

Fathiers were a species of quadrupeds that resided in the galaxy. They were often used as mounts, and wealthy inhabitants of Kergans and Cantonica rode them in competition. A quadruped species, fathiers were distinguished by their long legs, brown fur, and large ears, which dissipated body heat...

starwars.fandom.com

I can't believe I'm missing out on one of these to ride.... I buying the game with my Christmas money for sure!

 

[Chuck Berry]

Let's see if anyone can crack it now!

Anyone:

 

[Magic Carpet]

I actually bought and installed Avatar. Just have not really gotten into it yet. Can we talk about that game instead?

 

[jshackles]

Let's see if anyone can crack it now!

 

[diffusionx]

patch it to replace whatever that thing is to Han Solo and I'd buy and play the game immediately.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Sounds more like a bit of a secret than anything else.

 

[FeralEcho]

EDMIX whenever a new Ubisoft thread comes around and other people start criticising or mocking Ubisoft:

Everyone else: