Wintermute Episode 4: Fury, Then Silence
In Wintermute Episode 4, players will navigate the treacherous Zone of Contamination, encountering key locations like Boss's Settlement and Forgotten Exploration. This episode focuses on survival in harsh mountain environments, requiring careful resource management and strategic movement between shelters. Understanding the layout of these areas is crucial for progression.
The Boss's Settlement is a ruined series of buildings located high in the mountains near Idle Camp within the Zone of Contamination. It consists of 3 ruined buildings and one intact shed. While there is no real shelter within the settlement itself, a Warm Cave, known as Scaffolder's Hideout, is a short walk away across a wooden bridge. Players can find Ptarmigans and Rabbits spawning nearby, and a few containers with loot are present in the ruined buildings. A vista location overlooking the railroad is also available at the cliff side.
Forgotten Exploration is another significant location in the Zone of Contamination, situated between Turbulent Pasture and Harrowed Residence. This mine offers a very warm interior, making it a good outdoor resting spot if a Bedroll is carried. Inside, players can find resources such as Coal, Scrap Metal, Lockers, and Reclaimed Wood. An Emergency Kit can spawn in the easternmost section of the mine, in a large room with a single column, after climbing the scaffolding.