To get Data Cards in Skywalker Saga, you must explore the free-roam areas of each planet and locate 19 hidden collectibles. Finding a Data Card unlocks the option to purchase a specific Extra, such as a Stud Multiplier, from the Holoprojector menu, replacing the old Red Brick system from previous LEGO games.
What are data cards and what do they do?
Data Cards, also known as "holocrons", are special collectibles that act as a generic key to unlock Extras. Unlike the old Red Bricks, each card is not tied to a specific cheat. Instead, finding a Data Card simply unlocks the option to buy a particular Extra from the Holoprojector's Extras menu. These Extras are game modifiers that can include Stud Multipliers, Big Head Mode, and Lightsaber Baguettes. Data Cards provide detailed descriptions, images, and audiovisual recordings of characters, weapons, locations, and events. Once you have found a Data Card, you must then spend a certain amount of Studs to activate the corresponding Extra.
How to find data cards on your map
To find Data Cards efficiently, you need to use the in-game map system. Here are the steps to follow:
- Get close to a Data Card's general location. When you are near enough, its symbol will appear on your in-game map.
- Mark the Data Card symbol on your map. This action generates blue waypoints that guide you to its general location.
- Upgrade your character by purchasing the Collectible Detector 3 Core Upgrade. This upgrade makes Data Cards visible on your map from a much greater distance, saving you time.
You can purchase Data Cards from vendors found in marketplaces, trading posts, or individual merchants.
Required character abilities to reach data cards
Many Data Card locations are not simply sitting in the open. You will need specific character classes and tools to access them. The most commonly required abilities include grappling hooks, which are used by Hero characters, and Scavenger Tools. You may also need other class-specific tools to reach high ledges, break obstacles, or activate mechanisms. Keep a variety of characters in your party to ensure you can access every Data Card you find on the map.
The reward for collecting all 19 data cards
Collecting all 19 Data Cards will earn you the "What have you done with those plans?" Trophy or Achievement. This is a significant milestone for completionists and is the only reward tied directly to finding every card. Unlike the mobile game cheat codes found in other titles, these Data Cards are physical collectibles hidden in the game world, requiring exploration and puzzle-solving to obtain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to collect all data cards to unlock a specific Extra?
No. Each Data Card unlocks the option to purchase a specific Extra. You can choose which Extras to buy based on the cards you have found, and you do not need all 19 to use any single modifier.
Can I find data cards during story missions?
No. Data Cards are located only in the free-roam areas of planets, not within story missions. You must explore the open-world sections after completing the main levels.
What happens if I miss a data card on a planet?
You can return to any planet's free-roam area at any time after completing its story missions. The Data Cards remain in their locations until you collect them, so there is no permanent missable content.
Do data cards respawn after I collect them?
No. Data Cards are one-time collectibles. Once you find and collect a Data Card, it is permanently added to your collection and cannot be collected again.
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