Mission 2: PUSH THE BUTTON
Following your successful infiltration, Rex and Spider discover more about Sloan's nefarious plans involving a bio-weapon. This mission acts as your formal introduction to the core gameplay loops of the open world, specifically managing "Blood Dragon" behavior and dealing with complex Omega Force fortifications. You will begin by infiltrating an Omega Force garrison to disable a massive laser shield preventing your escape.
Key Objectives & New Mechanics:
- The Cyber-Eye: You are introduced to the tagging mechanic. Use your Cyber-Eye (default 'X' or D-pad Up) to mark Omega Force soldiers and identify their class (Assault vs. Sniper).
- Taking the Garrison: Unlike the first mission, this requires tactical choice. You can go in guns blazing with your Fazertron or use stealth takedowns. Be wary of the armored Heavy Gunners who are resistant to standard fire; aim for their unarmored backs or use explosives.
- Cyber Hearts & Blood Dragons: This mission introduces the "Cyber Heart" mechanic. Loot dead soldiers to obtain hearts, which can be thrown like grenades to lure Blood Dragons toward enemies. This is essential for clearing the courtyard without wasting ammunition.
Complex Combat & Environmental Hazards:
In this mission, you face your first "environmental" threat: the Blood Dragons. These prehistoric beasts are blind but have acute hearing. If you move while standing, they will detect you; crouch to stay stealthy. The complex combat scenarios involve managing "Megadragon" aggro while simultaneously dodging RPG fire from Omega Force snipers on the catwalks. Watch out for the electrified fences and explosive red barrels scattered throughout the facility—while they can kill Rex quickly, you can shoot them to create distractions or trigger chain reactions to thin out the enemy ranks before you reach the final control panel to "Push the Button."