For lore-obsessed Star Wars fans, the Codex is pure gold. It fills in the gaps between the prequels and the original trilogy, explaining the fall of the Jedi Order and the rise of the Inquisitorius. Players want this information "free" because they are hungry for the story, not just the gameplay.
, which is split into seven major categories found across the planets: Archive 1: Archive 2: Archive 3: Archive 4: Archive 5: Archive 6: Archive 7: Tactical Guide (Enemy Scans) To earn the Data Collector achievement, you must scan all 42 enemy types Steam Community
If you have beaten the game once, you have a built-in, completely free method to finish your Codex. After the credits roll, the game does not end. Instead, you unlock (Journey+). While this mode does not keep your Force powers for story reasons, it does keep all of your cosmetic unlocks.