The iconic opening sequence of A New Hope receives a full brick-built treatment in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga during the Boarding Party mission. Playing as Princess Leia and Captain Antilles, players must navigate the chaotic corridors of the Tantive IV while fleeing from Stormtroopers and Darth Vader. Beyond the main story objectives, this level features several hidden secrets and collectibles that reward thorough exploration.
Navigating the Corridors of the Tantive IV
As the mission begins, your immediate goal is to seal doors and clear barricades to slow down the Empire's advancing forces. Utilizing Leia's blaster skills and Antilles' grapple abilities allows you to solve environmental puzzles while keeping enemy waves at bay. Moving quickly through the hallways ensures that you stay ahead of the hazards caused by the hull breaches.
Along the primary path, players can build specialized traps to defeat incoming Stormtroopers efficiently. Keeping an eye on daily gaming news often reveals strategic tips for mastering these interactive level mechanics. Completing the story route opens up Free Play mode, which is essential for returning to collect items you missed during the initial run.
Finding Every Minikit Location
There are five Minikits hidden throughout the Boarding Party level, each requiring specific character classes to unlock. The first Minikit can be obtained by using a Hero character to access a console in the main hallway, opening a side door to a hidden compartment. Another piece requires a Net Launcher to reach an elevated ledge near the escape pod bay.
Later in the level, search for structural debris that can be destroyed to reveal hidden buildable bricks. Assembling these components unlocks the third and fourth Minikits tucked behind security doors. The final Minikit rewards players who complete an optional target shooting gallery found in the secondary control room.
Unlocking Level Challenges and Kyber Bricks
Completing all three Level Challenges in Boarding Party requires clever use of your environment during combat. One challenge requires players to flush Stormtroopers out of an airlock using terminal controls. Another challenge rewards you for using a Scoundrel character to shoot electrical junctions above enemy squads.
Kyber Bricks are awarded for completing these challenges as well as achieving True Jedi status by filling the stud meter. Collecting these resources is crucial for upgrading character class abilities and unlocking bonus features in the broader game. With a bit of patience and key character swaps, 100% completion on this mission is easily within reach.
