Episode 9: Some Like It Dark

After enduring the harsh revenge in the 'Vengeance Is Mine' mission, Jacob tells us that a group of exiled survivors are hiding in the mountains. They are people like Crane, infected with a special gene and possessing telepathic abilities. This opens a new mission: Crane must find these survivors. One of them, named Sven, will contact him telepathically to request help finding his missing companions. This guide will show you how to complete the 'Some Like It Dark' main quest and all its related objectives.

As you search for survivors in the mountains, a mysterious voice echoes in Crane's mind, urging him to meet directly to learn the truth about these exiles. Head to the target location - the villa area - to find this telepath. You'll discover the entire area is swarming with the Baron's armed militia.

There are many soldiers here using melee weapons and firearms. It's strongly recommended to use your own ranged weapons to prioritize eliminating gunmen, otherwise their bullets can easily take you down. After clearing all enemies, enter the house, loot any items you want, then interact with the double doors to trigger a cutscene.

You'll meet Sven, who notifies us that his companions have gone missing. Their last known location might be one of the abandoned bases - a farm west of the current location. We immediately set out to investigate. Sven explains that his people are also infected but have developed telepathic abilities that allow them to communicate mentally.

Head to the farmhouse, where there are a few scattered zombies. First, enter the middle shed shown in the image to trigger a conversation between Crane and Sven. Sven will notify Crane to check the farm's attic. You can enter through the open window on the side of the house (as shown below).

After entering the house, loot any resources or valuables you need, and watch out for a zombie playing dead that will suddenly lunge at you when you get close. Pick the lock on a door here to reveal a trapdoor leading to the attic. Investigate the map on the desk. Crane tells Sven that his companions may have been taken to one of the Baron's outposts marked on the map.

This outpost is actually another house. Enter the backyard and look for an entrance with an open window. Be careful - there's a Boomer infected here that will explode soon, causing massive damage if you're too close.

Inside are two soldiers using melee weapons. After dealing with them, pick up the radio on the table. Crane will impersonate one of the soldiers and trick the militia into revealing where they're holding Sven's companion - the pig farm. Luckily, it's not far from your current location. You can quickly walk there, or drive if you have a vehicle. Needless to say, make sure to loot this place, the soldiers, and their weapons.

Although the game objective suggests you 'find a way into the pig farm,' the only entrance is the front gate. There's only one armed guard outside, so make sure to quickly eliminate him if he spots you from a distance. Before entering, I strongly recommend equipping a shotgun and assault rifle in your weapon wheel, along with some grenades. Things will get very tricky inside, as a large group of armed militia will swarm you in a chaotic gunfight.

Crane's plan to quietly observe the hostage is exposed, and he's discovered, causing the entire armed squad to attack him inside the barn. A squad of soldiers will attack from your right, but you must immediately headshot the enemy at the top of the barn first. If you brought the shotgun as recommended, you can one-shot headshot the ground enemies at close range.

Another wave of enemies will spawn from the same side, including several melee soldiers and a Brute. Try throwing some grenades, or even detonate the gas cans here to deal massive damage to the Brute. Defeat more soldiers coming from outside, then immediately follow Sven's instructions to locate the hostage's position and head there.

The hostage location isn't too far, but driving there is still the better choice. Upon arrival, try to clear nearby infected, especially annoying Runners. Investigate the truck here to find a scout in the back of the cargo area, but he could transform at any moment. Your final objective is to quickly take the scout to a cave in the south, which is also the main hideout for the exiled infected.

You have about three minutes to safely deliver him, which is plenty of time. Just follow the GPS route and try not to let the vehicle get damaged or destroyed by Runners jumping onto the hood. After safely delivering the scout, Crane meets the exiled infected and tours their base of operations.

Sven introduces you to their commander Lydia and tech-savvy redhead Cybil, who gives you a brief overview of the next main quest. After the cutscene ends, the 'Some Like It Dark' main quest is complete. You've now allied with a new group of survivors who share Crane's special abilities and understand what he's going through.

After completing the 'Some Like It Dark' main quest, you'll receive the following rewards, including a legendary tool that has existed since the original game, although its function is not as powerful as in the previous title. Rewards: - 10,000 XP - Grappling Hook - Survivor Spiked Gloves - 750 Old World Currency - Co-op Loot Box (if completed in co-op mode) The Grappling Hook is a valuable traversal tool that will help you navigate the environment more efficiently.