Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run has just received a software update that makes several small changes to the experience. The scoring system has been enhanced with ranks, as well as a few interface changes, but the real star is an easter egg called “Chewie Mode.” Freshbaked seems to be the first to successfully trigger the mode, the video chronicling their journey is below (their successful flight is about halfway through the video).
The ride remains mostly the same, but Chewbacca accompanies you and roars over the cockpit speakers instead of Hondo. But unlocking the new mode isn’t easy. It requires every seat in the cabin to execute a special sequence at just the right time. So how do you do it?
How to Activate Chewie Mode on Millennium Falcon
Pilots: Push each control to a far extreme then hit the flashing button
Gunners: Hold one of the white buttons next to the score screen, then hit the flashing orange button.
Engineers: Hold one of the white buttons next to the score screen, then hit the flashing orange button.
If you follow those instructions exactly and do it before the Cast Member checks your belts, it should trigger “Chewie Mode.” This will probably be easier with a full 6-person crew, but you’re welcome to try to convince complete strangers to get in on it.
It’s a bit like putting in cheat codes in an old video game. Has anyone tried up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right?
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Let’s Hear From You
Props to Freshbaked for successfully getting this to work so quickly. Let’s hear from you! Are you interested in trying to activate this easter egg on your next Falcon mission? Do you think it will simply cause frustration with those who can’t figure out how to unlock the mode? What kinds of other options would you like to see on this attraction in the future?