Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, just like its predecessor, leans heavily into the 'Metroidvania' style of game design. From the moment Cal crash lands on the new planet of Koboh, he will find multiple areas and items that obviously cannot be engaged with until he has the correct tool. While there are several examples of this in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, some of the most commonly encountered are the locked chests with large, red light bars, and the locked electric door, always with an electrified socket nearby. Many player's first instinct - especially those unfamiliar with this design style - will be to scour the nearby area, thinking there must be an immediate solution. However, Cal will not be able to unlock or enter these areas until much later in his journey.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor builds on many of the systems and mechanics its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order established. As such, these instances of the 'Metroidvania' design style can be found in even greater abundance. Cal will come across them from the moment he If something does not have a readily apparent solution, continue exploring and progressing through the story until one becomes available.
How to Open Red Chests and Locked Electric Doors in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
From the moment they encounter them early in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, players will no doubt wonder how to open these pesky locked items and areas. While the solution is simple, the process of acquiring that solution will take time.
The tool that is required to unlock red chests and electric doors is an upgrade to BD-1 called the Electro Dart. The fact that Cal will have countless encounters with both locked items long before getting the required tool is simply a feature of the 'Metroidvania' design style.
How to Unlock the Electro Dart Upgrade for BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
This upgrade will come roughly two-thirds of the way through the main story, in a Chapter 6 quest that takes Cal to the Koboh Observatory. In an area called the Fogged Expanse, Cal will quickly discover several of the electric conduits that he has encountered throughout the game. Working through the level, Cal and BD-1 will come across a downed Imperial ship, and while inside, BD-1 will find the part it needs to use Electro Darts.
Survivor will immediately make use of the new tool, requiring BD-1 to shoot conduits with the darts. This will be how the locked electric doors and red chests are opened. Look for the conduit attached to the door or chest, and use the Electro Dart to overcharge it.
Cal can now go back to all the locations throughout the game that he was not able to access, using this new tool to gather any new items and upgrades available to him.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.