How I Outsmarted the Empire: Clearing Wanted Levels in Star Wars Outlaws

Let me set the scene: I’m on Toshara, I’ve just blasted a few bucketheads outside an Imperial outpost, and the alarm is shredding my nerves. The word WANTED flashes across the screen, and for a moment I wonder if I’ve pushed the Empire a little too far. Sound familiar? If you have spent any time in Star Wars Outlaws, you know exactly how quickly a quiet smuggling run can turn into a full-blown Imperial manhunt. The good news is that you do not have to live forever with a bounty on Kay Vess. Over dozens of hours across the Outer Rim in 2026, I have learned that clearing your Wanted level is less about luck and more about choosing the right escape route. Let me walk you through exactly how I clear my name when the Empire wants my head.

First, Know Your Wanted Level

Before you can clear your Wanted level, you need to understand just how angry the Empire actually is. The warning sign appears on your screen and alarms start to ring when you have done enough for the Empire to take notice, such as shooting multiple Stormtroopers in broad daylight or blowing up an Imperial speeder. Once the word WANTED flashes across your screen, you can check your current Wanted level by looking at the icon in the top left corner of your screen. That little symbol becomes your personal anxiety meter. If you keep poking the Empire, it keeps climbing. And trust me, as satisfying as it is to irritate those bucketheads, you will eventually need to reset that meter.

There are four main methods I use to clear my Wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws, and each one works better in a different situation. Here they are at a glance:

Method 1: Run Fast, Run Far 🏃

This method only really works if you have a low Wanted level. If you have just accidentally stepped on the Empire’s toes, you can simply exit the area and stay out of sight of any Stormtroopers or Imperial officers for a sustained period of time. I like to call this the “vanishing act.” You duck behind a ridge, break line of sight, and wait. Eventually the Empire calls off the search. The key here is patience and avoiding any more attention. If you sprint directly into another patrol, you are back to square one. So grab your speeder, put some distance between you and the outpost, and let the heat die down.

Method 2: Slice an Imperial Terminal 💻

Slicing, also known as hacking, an Imperial Terminal is my go-to method for lowering a Wanted level when I am on a planet. The best part? Once you discover a terminal by being near it, it becomes permanently marked on your world map. No more wandering around hoping to stumble across one.

Of course, it being an Imperial Terminal, there are usually Stormtroopers and Imperial officers standing around like they own the place. I have found it best to either sneak up to the terminal or quietly take out the surrounding enemies before attempting to slice it. Getting caught mid-hack will not do you any favors. Once you are at the terminal, all you need to do is slice it like you would a computer, solve the puzzle, and your Wanted level will be dealt with. No credits spent, no shame, just clean slicing.

Method 3: Bribe a Corrupt Imperial Officer 💰

If you have Credits to spare and want a fast, low-effort fix, find a Corrupt Imperial Officer. These shady officials are scattered across most planets, and they are more than happy to make your Wanted level disappear from the inside. For example, the one on Toshara is in Mirogana, just southeast of Makal’s Gambling Parlor. When you find a Corrupt Officer, their location will be marked on your map with a specific icon.

All you need to do is talk to them, agree to pay the amount of Credits they are asking for, and they will deal with your Wanted level from the inside. Is it morally questionable? Absolutely. Is it effective? Without a doubt. Sometimes the simplest solution is just paying off the right Imperial officer and walking away with your record wiped clean.

Method 4: Hack an Imperial Satellite 🛰️

What if you are not on a planet at all? When you are cruising through space in your Trailblazer, you can still clear a Wanted level by hacking Imperial Satellites. Just like on a planet’s surface, these are Imperial Terminals, but in orbit. They will be marked by a specific icon on your Orbit map.

Before you start the hack, make sure there are no enemies attacking you, because the hacking job needs to be uninterrupted to work. Fly close enough to the satellite until a Hack prompt appears in the middle of your screen, then use the indicated command and wait for the bar to complete. Successfully hacking the satellite wipes your Wanted level even in the cold void of space.

Which Method Should You Choose?

After all these escapes, my advice is simple. If your Wanted level is low and you are near open terrain, just run and hide. If you are deep in an Imperial-controlled zone or your Wanted level is moderate, slicing an Imperial Terminal is often the most reliable route because the terminals stay marked once discovered. If you are flush with Credits and do not want to risk a firefight, bribing a Corrupt Officer is the easiest path. And if you are in orbit with hostile ships closing in, find an Imperial Satellite and hack it before you jump to lightspeed.

At the end of the day, clearing a Wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws is about knowing your options and staying calm when the alarms start blaring. The Empire might have endless Stormtroopers and Star Destroyers, but Kay Vess has something better: a slicer’s hands, a speeder, and the freedom to disappear. So next time you find that WANTED warning burning in the corner of your screen, ask yourself: am I going to run, slice, bribe, or hack my way back into the shadows? I know what I would do. Now go out there and make the Empire forget your name.