How to Check Your Current Objective

  • Open the mission, quest, or objective screen and read sub-steps in order.
  • Toggle map layers if the game separates story, optional, and tracked tasks.
  • Set a manual waypoint on the active step if the UI allows re-pinning.

How Progression Gates Work

Gates usually require a story flag, a specific ability tier, or returning to a hub after an off-screen event. If a door or elevator does nothing, assume a missing flag—not a bug.

What to Check When You Are Stuck

  • Undiscovered fast travel nodes near the last story beat.
  • Ability tutorials you skipped that gate advanced traversal.
  • Optional objectives that must be completed before the next main step.
  • Inventory items that must be inspected or delivered at a hub.

Mission Objectives

Missions often hide the real requirement in secondary text—collect, escort, defend, or interact steps. The Missions Guide explains objective types without listing unverified mission names.

Unlocked Abilities

Compare your ability list to environmental blockers. If a barrier matches an icon shown in tutorials, you likely need that ability's upgrade or activation step first.

Map / Exploration Clues

Scan for new icons after story beats, audio logs that mention directions, or NPCs with unvisited dialogue markers. Return to the last hub if the log says to report in.

Common Reasons Players Get Stuck

  • Tracking an optional task while the main gate waits on a different step.
  • Entering a high-threat zone without the traversal tool the story intended next.
  • Missing a hub conversation that starts the following chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my map marker disappear?

Some objectives only appear after visiting a hub, finishing a tutorial, or acquiring a tracker upgrade. Re-read the mission log text for location hints.

Can I skip ahead by exploring?

Usually no—story flags control most doors. Exploration helps after you have the tools the current chapter expects.

Sources & Verification

Last verified: Oct 3, 2026

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