Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

Collectibles Checklist

Find all narrative fragments in Everybody's Gone to the Rapture across Yaughton Valley. Piece together the story of the vanished inhabitants.

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Collectibles Checklist

Welcome, fellow explorer, to the definitive guide for uncovering every hidden secret in Yaughton Valley! While Everybody's Gone to the Rapture doesn't feature traditional "collectibles" in the sense of power-ups or inventory items, it's rich with narrative fragments that deepen the mystery and paint a vivid picture of the lives left behind. These come in the form of glowing light events (often called "echoes" or "visions"), ringing telephones, and active radios. Engaging with all of these is crucial for understanding the full story and achieving 100% completion.

Our goal here is to provide a comprehensive checklist, organized by character and location, to ensure you don't miss a single whisper or memory. Remember, the game's non-linear nature means you can approach these areas in different orders, but this guide will follow a logical progression through the main character arcs. Always listen carefully and observe your surroundings; the world itself is the biggest collectible.

General Collection Strategies

  • Follow the Light: The most common "collectible" is a glowing orb of light that often guides you to the next narrative event. If it disappears, don't panic! It usually means you're near a key interaction point or have strayed from the main path. Re-explore the immediate area thoroughly.
  • Listen for the Ring: Telephones often ring, indicating a narrative echo. Approach them to trigger the scene.
  • Tune into the Static: Radios, particularly those in homes or public spaces, will often emit static or play a specific broadcast when you are close to an important audio log.
  • Slow and Steady: This isn't a race. Take your time, explore every nook and cranny, and interact with anything that glows or makes a sound. Many narrative fragments are tucked away in seemingly ordinary places.
  • Revisit Areas: Sometimes, new echoes or interactions will appear in previously visited areas after you've progressed another character's story. If you're stuck, try backtracking.

Yaughton (Jeremy's Arc)

Your journey begins in Yaughton, the central village. Jeremy's story unfolds across various key locations here.

  • The Church:
    • Echo 1: Inside the church, near the altar.
    • Echo 2: In the churchyard, by a specific gravestone.
    • Radio 1: On a bench outside the church.
  • The Pub (The Plough and Stars):
    • Echo 3: Inside the pub, near the bar.
    • Echo 4: In the beer garden out back.
    • Telephone 1: On the wall inside the pub.
  • Jeremy's House:
    • Echo 5: In the living room.
    • Echo 6: In the garden shed.
  • Village Green & Shops:
    • Echo 7: Near the village shop entrance.
    • Radio 2: In the phone booth on the village green.

Tipworth Forest (Wendy's Arc)

Follow the path leading out of Yaughton towards the forest. Wendy's narrative is deeply intertwined with the natural surroundings and the local community.

  • Forest Path:
    • Echo 8: Along the main path, near a fallen tree.
    • Echo 9: Deeper in the woods, by a small clearing.
  • Wendy's Cottage:
    • Echo 10: Inside the cottage, in the kitchen.
    • Telephone 2: On a table in the living room.
  • The Stream/Bridge:
    • Echo 11: By the old stone bridge crossing the stream.

Appleton's Farm (Frank's Arc)

Head towards the farmlands. Frank's story reveals the struggles and relationships within the farming community.

  • Farmhouse:
    • Echo 12: In the main living area.
    • Echo 13: Upstairs in a bedroom.
    • Radio 3: In the kitchen.
  • Barn & Outbuildings:
    • Echo 14: Inside the large barn.
    • Echo 15: Near the tractor in the yard.
  • Field Edge:
    • Echo 16: At the edge of a wheat field, overlooking the valley.

Lakeside Holiday Camp (Lizzie's Arc)

Venture to the holiday camp, a place of past joy and current desolation. Lizzie's story is particularly poignant here.

  • Reception Area:
    • Echo 17: At the main reception desk.
    • Telephone 3: On the wall behind the counter.
  • Caravans & Chalets:
    • Echo 18: Inside one of the open caravans.
    • Echo 19: Near a specific chalet with an open door.
  • Lakeside Path:
    • Echo 20: Along the path by the water's edge.
  • Train Station:
    • Echo 21: On the platform of the small train station. (This is a crucial Lizzie echo, often leading to confusion if the light guide disappears afterward. After this scene, the light would typically guide you towards the power substation, where a door in the wall opposite the building opens to an underground passage for Kate's arc.)

Little Tipworth (Stephen's Arc)

Explore the smaller village of Little Tipworth, where Stephen's complex narrative unfolds.

  • Stephen's House:
    • Echo 22: In the study/office.
    • Echo 23: In the garage.
    • Radio 4: On a workbench in the garage.
  • Village Shop/Post Office:
    • Echo 24: Inside the shop.
    • Telephone 4: On the counter.
  • Bridge/Riverbank:
    • Echo 25: Near the small bridge crossing the river.

The Observatory (Kate's Arc)

The final, climactic area where Kate's story and the overarching mystery culminate.

  • Entrance Road:
    • Echo 26: Along the winding road leading up to the observatory.
  • Observatory Grounds:
    • Echo 27: Near the main building entrance.
    • Radio 5: On a picnic table outside.
  • Inside the Observatory:
    • Echo 28: In the main control room.
    • Echo 29: At the base of the telescope.
    • Echo 30: At the very top, overlooking the valley (final major narrative event).

By diligently seeking out and interacting with all these narrative fragments, you'll gain a complete understanding of the events that transpired in Yaughton Valley and earn the satisfaction of uncovering every last secret. Happy exploring!