Author: Archak
Despite holding a degree in Chemistry Majors, Archak found himself as an Author. His love for games and choccy milk is unmatched! When not writing, Archak can be found indulging with motorcycles. After all, four wheels move the body but two wheels move the soul!
Just like in the first game, The Outer Worlds 2 opens with everything going predictably off the rails. Before your bad luck begins, though, you’ll get to define who you are — and that starts with your Traits. One of the biggest factors shaping your playthrough is going to be Traits. Unlike Skills, which you can level up, or Perks, which unlock over time, Traits are permanent. Once you’ve picked them at character creation, they define how you interact with the world both mechanically and narratively from start to finish. Let’s break down how Traits work, which ones are best,…
The “A Healthy Improvement” companion quest in The Outer Worlds 2 is not an extra side quest — it’s your opportunity to upgrade and get to know your mechanical companion, VALERIE, better. This guide describes how to initiate the quest, where to find the resources required, and how to unlock VALERIE’s full potential. How to Start “A Healthy Improvement” You can initiate this side quest shortly following the start of the “Recalling the Score” main mission. Upon waking from your cryosleep of 10 years, go to the cargo room on the Incognito — it’s to the right of the bridge…
Aza is one of the many companions in The Outer Worlds 2, and a faithful member of The Glorious Dawn — at least initially. This guide details where to locate Aza, how to hire her, and how to finish her companion quest, The Dawn of a Glorious Betrayal, from beginning to end. Where to Find Aza You’ll encounter Aza for the first time inside the Decommissioned Autonomous Extractorium on Dorado. The building is infested with Glorious Dawn enemies, so remove them however you like — stealth, persuasion, or all-out combat are all suitable methods. After securing the area, make your…
No Outer Worlds game is complete without a couple of memorable companions, and The Outer Worlds 2 gives you plenty of them. Niles Abara — your initial companion and the one who rescues you after your ten-year absence — has more emotional baggage than he’s willing to admit. His initial companion quest, Pressing Cares, delves deep into that backstory and allows you to assist him in confronting it head-on. How to Unlock the Pressing Cares Quest Unlike most side quests, Pressing Cares doesn’t originate from a map marker or NPC hub — Niles needs to bring it up himself. To…
Imprisoned by the Riddles of Reality” is among the more difficult side quests within The Outer Worlds 2, simply because it’s extremely easy to miss and the objectives aren’t signposted. The quest is about the Anchorites—two peculiar members of The Order of the Ascendant—which you’ll only find if you make a point to go through the Alexandra Monastery in detail during the “On the Trail of the Traitor” main quest. Here’s a complete analysis of how to initiate the quest, where to find the Anchorites, and where each missing book is located. How to Begin “Imprisoned by the Riddles of…
In The Outer Worlds 2’s main quest “Recalling the Score,” you wake up ten years later after the mission that went bust at Horizon Point. The quest reacquaints you with your crew, establishes where you’re going next, and unlocks companion quests for the first time. Here’s how to do every step and get the most out of this early story chapter. Waking Up and Talking to Niles Upon taking back control at the beginning of the mission, VALERIE will be in the middle of a conversation with your commander. In this part of the game, you’ll also be able to…
You’ll naturally pick up “Discrete Mathematics” while playing through the main story quest “On the Trail of the Traitor” in the N-Ray Range on Golden Ridge. If it doesn’t trigger automatically, you can trigger it by speaking with Exemplar Foxworth, an NPC whom you’ll encounter shortly after entering the range. After you exit the first room with the switch puzzle, leave and go to the right — Foxworth will be nearby. Talk to them to begin the quest. (Tip: You can make a Medical skill check or use a Trauma Kit to save Foxworth’s life when you’re having a conversation…
Riolu and Lucario have been popular with fans in the Pokémon games, and that holds in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Getting Lucario on your team is immensely satisfying, albeit easier than catching a Pokémon in the Wild Zone and leveling it up. Riolu is not easy to find, and evolving it requires patience and specific conditions. This is how to find Riolu and evolve it into Lucario in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Where to Find Riolu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Riolu is one of the rarest Pokémon in Lumiose City, and unlike most species, it doesn’t spawn in any Wild Zone areas.…
Among the many challenges in The Outer Worlds 2, few are as memorable as the Observatory riddle in Golden Ridge. While most objectives rely on skill checks, this one puts your observation and logic to the test. If you’re stuck deciphering the clue near the terminal, here’s how to solve the Observatory puzzle and claim your rewards without breaking a sweat. How to Begin the Observatory Puzzle in The Outer Worlds 2 You will meet the Observatory later in the Golden Ridge questline, shortly after visiting the Monastery. When you arrive at the top part of the Observatory, you will…
To break into the Fairfield Jail armory in The Outer Worlds 2 might appear daunting at first glance. The door is locked up, with hopeful troopers guarding it, and typically requires some good Lockpicking or Explosives skills. But don’t worry — there’s a secret entrance that doesn’t need any special perks or tools. Whether you’re there for the loot or just curious about what Auntie’s soldiers were drooling over, here’s how to get in and what’s waiting inside. How to Get into the Fairfield Jail Armory The direct route is through the front door, but it requires some skill investment.…
