The hardest mission in the game so far. Playing as a soldier makes it easier, but this walkthrough covers the path for a scientist or “civilian” player. The mission is timed, so you must play aggressively.
Recommended starting equipment
- MP5 submachine gun
- Night vision goggles
- Combat knife
- Cavalry sword
Carl will give you a flashlight during travel by boat to the first vessel.
Detailed steps
- Take an MP5 and night vision goggles.
- Use night vision goggles sparingly in the beginning.
- Search the room thoroughly.
- Take the manual and business card.
- Go through the narrow passage.
- Investigate the boiler room.
- Hide from the pair and wait for an opportunity to head to the control room.
- Head to the back of the boiler room.
- Climb the ladder.
- Shoot the zombies.
- Use flashlight.
- No (to using NVGs).
- Search behind the counter.
- Leave through the north door.
- No (to using NVGs).
- Inspect the mass on the ceiling (scientist) or pass by.
- Open the southern door labeled “Utility Closet” (for fire axe).
- Head through the eastern door labeled CREW.
- No (to using NVGs).
- Close the door.
- Open the door and trap her inside this room.
- Follow the path of the zombie engineer around the steel container.
- Step past the hand (humanity loss) or any other choice.
- Check the intercom.
- “Hello.”
- “I am looking for survivors.”
- “Are you Richard Laurent?”
- Tell him your real name.
- “Yes.”
- Offer food and water.
- Cross the bridge, dealing with the zombies when necessary.
- Cross the bridge.
- Trade the items you offered to Richard.
- How many zombies are below?
- Yes.
- Right.
- Stand still and stay quiet.
- Stay quiet and move away from the zombie.