The Lost Relics of the Ancients — A Game About Digging A Hole Walkthrough

Follow our guide to complete The Lost Relics of the Ancients side quest in A Game About Digging A Hole. Find Ancient Relic Shards and unlock powerful tools.

This extensive side quest chain involves deciphering ancient maps and locating hidden 'Ancient Relic Shards' scattered throughout various depths. Collecting all shards and assembling them will unlock powerful unique tools and reveal lore about the world's past. The first shard can be found in a 'Dusty Chest' at -75 meters, often hidden behind a false wall of 'Loose Dirt'.

Starting Location: Begins by finding a 'Tattered Map Fragment' in a 'Buried Crate' near the surface (-10 to -30m). This fragment will point you towards the first relic shard. Subsequent fragments are found alongside the shards themselves.