| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Broken Delta region |
| Key Objectives | Activate Rift Anchor, find Mystical, Weapon, Gear, and Storage Crates |
| Main Enemies | Burrowers, Corrupted Wolves, Ghouls, Charred Maniacs, Cogitarids, The Scorcher (boss) |
| Notable Areas | Central Factory, Mechanic Shop, Area 01, Area 02, Electrical Grid Area |
Hearst Industries Detailed Walkthrough
Activating the Rift Anchor
To begin your exploration of Hearst Industries, the first step is to activate the Rift Anchor. Follow these steps to locate it:
Location:
1. The Rift Anchor is situated in a small lot to the right if you are entering from the west.
Enemies:
2. Two Ghouls guard the area.
Activation:
3. Use your map to track the Rift Anchor and right-click to set a waypoint.
Locating All Crates
Finding all the crates in Hearst Industries is crucial for completing your exploration. Below is a detailed list of crate locations and how to access them:
Mystical Crates
Mystical Crate #1:
1. Location: At the top of the central factory.
2. Access: Use the elevator on the left side.
3. Guardian: The Mother of Life wanders nearby but is non-hostile unless provoked.
Mystical Crate #2:
4. Location: Left of the west entrance, atop a conveyer belt.
5. Access: Follow the belts and look for a glowing purple light.
Weapon and Gear Crates
Weapon Crate #1:
1. Location: Left of the Mother of Life, up the stairs.
Gear Crate #1:
2. Location: Appears after defeating The Scorcher in Area 01.
3. Tip: Aim for the head to defeat The Scorcher quickly.
Gear Crate #2:
4. Location: Area 02, on the second layer of railings near the entrance.
5. Access: Parkour up or activate the furnace via the office fusebox.
Storage Crates
Storage Crate #1:
1. Location: Inside a metal container near the Rift Anchor, in front of the mechanic shop.
Storage Crate #2:
2. Location: To the left of a car behind the mechanic shop.
Storage Crate #3:
3. Location: Outside the central factory, to the left.
Storage Crate #4:
4. Location: Inside the central factory, on a large truck.
Storage Crate #5:
5. Location: Inside the central factory, on some railings.
Storage Crate #6:
6. Location: To the left of the west entrance, inside a building with an orange roof.
Storage Crate #7:
7. Location: On top of the leftmost, northern structure. Use a ladder to reach it.
Storage Crate #8:
8. Location: Inside Area 01’s office.
Storage Crate #9:
9. Location: In the building ahead of the Morphic crate.
Storage Crate #10:
10. Location: In the electrical grid area to the north, on some machinery.
Storage Crate #11:
11. Location: Inside a building after crossing a ridge to the right of the electrical grid area and down the stairs.
Storage Crate #12:
12. Location: Inside the same building as crate #11, down a ladder in a floor hole.
Storage Crate #13:
13. Location: On top of a metal container in the parking lot, right of the previous building.
- Burrowers
- Corrupted Wolves
- Ghouls
- Charred Maniacs
- Cogitarids
- The Scorcher (Mini-boss):
- Location: Area 01
- Weak Spot: Head (detaches and attacks again)
- Strategy: Use activators and aim for the head for effective combat.
