Step 1
Radio & Amplifiers
Reach World Tier 3. A Radio will appear somewhere in the Region — interact with it and listen to the noise it makes.
If it gives Feedback, that means it will spawn zombies you need to kill before the Radio will play the proper sound.
Once you hear the sound, find the 3 Amplifiers nearby and tune each to that frequency. You'll likely get more Feedback while doing so.
Tip
Using subtitles will show you the exact frequency, making this step easier.
Radio & Amplifier Locations
- Alpine — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Armada — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Collateral — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Duga — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Golova — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Ruka — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Sanatorium — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
- Zoo — Radio: TBD / Amplifiers: TBD
Step 2
Beacon Listening Device
After tuning all 3 Amplifiers, return to the Radio and interact with it — it will give you a Beacon Listening Device, pick it up.
Finish the main objective in that Region.
On the Beacon, use "Call" to warp to the next Region.
Step 3
Monkey Statues & the Microfilm
There are 4 monkey statues throughout the Region. One has an "M" marked on a wall next to it — shoot that statue to drop a Microfilm, then pick it up.
Monkey Statue Locations
- Alpine — TBD
- Armada — TBD
- Collateral — TBD
- Duga — TBD
- Golova — TBD
- Ruka — TBD
- Sanatorium — TBD
- Zoo — TBD
Step 4
The Projector
Point of No Return
After this next step, you will no longer be able to freely progress.
Insert the Microfilm into a Projector and flip through the slides by interacting with it until Maxis tells you to head to Ruka.
The Projector is in every Region except Ruka. If you're already in Ruka, you'll need to progress to the next Region first.
Projector Locations
- Alpine — TBD
- Armada — TBD
- Collateral — TBD
- Duga — TBD
- Golova — TBD
- Sanatorium — TBD
- Zoo — TBD
Step 5
Entering the Ruka Bunker
After using the Projector, use the Beacon to warp to the next Region — this will take you to Ruka.
In Ruka, follow the objective marker to an elevator shaft and go down.
Find the terminal that lets you turn off the alarm and start a cutscene.
Tip
The easiest way to find the terminal: go up the zipline to your left, enter the center room, then go into the only other open room — the terminal is on the ground level.
Step 6
Collect the 3 Bunker Keys
After the cutscene, collect 3 keys around the bunker:
Center:
- The main central area is filled with objects — these are all Mimics. You can fight them, or use Aether Shroud to run past without activating them.
- Go to the hallway leading to Silo C — a corpse there holds the key. Grabbing it spawns an HVT Mimic that you must kill. This also despawns any previously avoided Mimics in the central area.
Silo A:
- Grab a Modified Essence Trap from the room at the bottom of the Silo.
- An Aether Monkey in the room will get scared and run away if you get too close. Throw the trap near it from a distance — when it approaches the trap, activate it to capture the Aether Monkey. Then go collect the trap.
Silo B:
- At the bottom of Silo B, interact with the Aetherium Containment Unit.
- Aetherium Crystals spawn throughout the Silo — break and collect 20 Crystals.
- Deposit all 20 Crystals into the Containment Unit, then pick it up (this slows you).
- Head to Silo D. Near the giant jellyfish, find the patch of grass on the stairs, stand on it, and activate the Containment Unit using your field upgrade. This takes you into the jellyfish, where you can grab the Key.
Tip
When throwing the Modified Essence Trap for the Aether Monkey, avoid throwing it too high on the walls — it may be difficult to retrieve.
Final Steps
Boss Fight: The Legion
Activate the 3 keys in the correct order on the terminals in Silo A, B, and D. The order is shown by the green light on each terminal, indicating if it's activated 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
You have 45 seconds between using each key. After the third, the boss timer begins — run up the stairs in the central area to enter the boss fight.
The boss fight involves breaking 3 orbs on the Legion. Break its armor by shooting it — its armor can only be fully broken when it teleports to a corner of the arena.
Once its armor breaks, the Legion is stunned and releases 3 orbs. Break one to deal 1/3 damage to its health.
Repeat for the other 2 (3 total) orbs to defeat the Legion and complete the Main Quest.
Step 1
The Red Rifts
Reach World Tier 3. A Red Rift will appear in the Region. The Rift is in every Region except Sanatorium — if you're already in Sanatorium, you'll need to progress to the next Region first.
Enter the Rift — you'll be taken to the top of the map, where another Red Rift appears midair. Enter it quickly.
Repeat this 2 more times (3 total). On the last one, you'll be ejected with a Beacon Listening Device — pick it up.
Possible Regions
Alpine, Armada, Collateral, Duga, Golova, Ruka, Zoo.
Step 2
Respond & Warp to Sanatorium
Point of No Return
After this next step, you will no longer be able to freely progress.
Finish the main objective in that Region, then on the Beacon use "Respond" to warp to the next Region.
Step 3
Helicopter Crash Site
You'll be transported to Sanatorium. Find the helicopter crash site on the hillside.
A horde of zombies will spawn — kill them.
Interact with the Audio Log hanging out of the helicopter.
Step 4
The Aetherium Orb
An Aetherium Orb will be in one of three spots around the map:
- On top of the Bathhouse
- In the bottom pool of the Sanatorium
- On top of the Maintenance building next to the administration building
Once found, shoot it toward the bridge. It will randomly stop — shoot it again until it stops next to the Rover on the bridge.
Step 6
Mr. Peeks & the Rover
There's a broken mystery box in one of three spots around the map:
- Groundskeeping, next to a flagpole
- Market Square parking lot
- Sanatorium roof, next to a zipline
Once found, interact with Mr. Peeks inside it to spawn a wave of zombies — kill them.
After the wave, pick up Mr. Peeks and place it inside the Rover.
Step 7
Escort the Rover
Listen to the Radio, then interact with the Rover to start an escort.
Survive and stay inside the bubble until the Rover breaks down.
Final Steps
The Monument & Exfil
Go to the top of the Monument and find the dead scientist, then interact with the Audio Log.
This starts an exfil with an additional Orda that you must kill.
Once the Orda and remaining zombies are killed, enter the helicopter to complete the Main Quest.