Story Walkthrough
This walkthrough blends official reveals with community progression notes, clearly labeled by source.
Last updated: February 5, 2026
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Main story quest order (community)
Community walkthroughs list the main story quests below. Use this as a routing draft until official chapter naming is confirmed.
Main quest list
Ordered main story objectives.
- Follow Lou's Instructions
- Mastering Control of Time
- Timeline Shift Decision: Noah
- Vanquishing the Heroes
- Slaying the Hero Josee
- Slaying the Hero Holly
- Slaying the Hero Lyle
- Timeline Shift Decision: Holly
- Timeline Shift Decision: Josee
- Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle
- Slaying the Hero Zenon
- Slaying the Hero Valentin
- Timeline Shift Decision: Upheaval
- Rescue Lou
Timeline shift decisions
Optional quests that influence the final ending.
Save Noah or Not?
Optional decision tied to Noah's timeline shift route.
Repair Josee's Fading Bond?
Optional decision that affects Josee's route.
Repair Lyle's Fading Bond?
Optional decision that affects Lyle's route.
Repair Holly's Fading Bond?
Optional decision that affects Holly's route.
Skipping these optional decisions is reported to block the final ending route.
Post-ending questline
Optional follow-up after the first ending.
Timeline Shift Decision: Upheaval
Endgame questline that follows Slaying the Hero Valentin.
Rescue Lou
Follow-up quest after Upheaval that caps the endgame route.
Mainline chapter flow (draft)
Chapter order below is compiled from community boss routing and is flagged as draft until official chapter titles are confirmed.
Mastering Control of Time
Regions: MagMell Island
Timeline Shift Decision: Noah
Regions: MagMell Island
Vanquishing the Heroes
Regions: MagMell Island
Slaying the Hero Josee
Regions: Sunken City
Slaying the Hero Lyle
Regions: Corroded Scar
Slaying the Hero Holly
Regions: Undead Forest
Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle
Regions: Sunken City, Corroded Scar
Timeline Shift Decision: Holly
Regions: Dhampir Citadel
Timeline Shift Decision: Josee
Regions: Sunken City, Dhampir Citadel
Slaying the Hero Zenon
Regions: Dhampir Citadel
Slaying the Hero Valentin
Regions: Timeline Era Ruins
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Region entry routes (draft)
Entry routes below are compiled from community routing notes and will be updated once official map routes are published.
Sunken City
Two access routes depending on Franz or Mastering Control of Time progress.
Bridge route (after Franz)
- - Defeat Franz the Dejected Assailant during Timeline Shift Decision: Noah.
- - Return to the present and speak with Lavinia Voda in MagMell Institute during Vanquishing the Heroes.
- - Go to MagMell Island Bridge above Water Treatment Plant southwest of MagMell Institute and cross after the motorcycle cutscene.
Ferry route (after Mastering Control of Time)
- - Complete Mastering Control of Time by retrieving the glowing item in the Storage Tower.
- - Return to the present and speak with Lavinia Voda in MagMell Institute during Vanquishing the Heroes.
- - Go to MagMell Port southwest of MagMell Institute, speak with the ferryman, and choose Yes to travel to Sunken City.
Corroded Scar
Reachable from the Sunken City via Checkpoint Ruins and Forward Base One.
Checkpoint Ruins approach
- - Gain access to Sunken City first via main quest progress.
- - From Josee's Outpost, head northeast to the Checkpoint Ruins.
- - Follow the road north in the present era to Forward Base One where Lyle's cocoon is located.
Undead Forest
Accessed via the Collapsed Tunnel north of the Hill Overlooking Clock Tower.
Collapsed Tunnel route
- - Travel to the Sunken City and start from Seized Substation or Cliffside Ruins mistle.
- - Follow the road toward the Hill Overlooking Clock Tower mistle.
- - Head north into the Collapsed Tunnel and exit on the other side to reach the Pathway Entrance mistle.
Insula Carcere
Reached from Sunken City late in Vanquishing the Heroes progression.
West Coast Pier route
- - Complete Slaying the Hero Josee, Lyle, and Holly, then report to Lavinia in MagMell.
- - Travel to the West Coast Pier in Sunken City to reach Insula Carcere for Slaying the Hero Zenon.
Route checklist
For confirmed story pillars, see the Endings guide.
Image gallery
Chapter reveal still (official screenshot)
Story trailer still (official screenshot)
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