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Under Siege
Far Cry New Dawn

Under Siege

Follow our step-by-step guide for the 'Under Siege' main story mission in Far Cry New Dawn. Learn how to defend Prosperity from the Highwaymen's attack and secure your settlement.

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Follow our step-by-step guide for the 'Under Siege' main story mission in Far Cry New Dawn. Learn how to defend Prosperity from the Highwaymen's attack and secure your settlement.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After upgrading Prosperity, speak to Rush or explore. Rush will ask you to speak to his scout.
  2. 2
    Go to the scout's marker. The scout will report enemy activity and an impending attack.
  3. 3
    Take the quad and return to Prosperity immediately.
  4. 4
    Clear the eight hostiles at the locked gates before they open.
  5. 5
    Move to the north wall walkways to defend against the initial assault. Watch for snipers on the outskirts.
  6. 6
    Replenish ammo from weapon caches on the walkways. Revive fallen comrades.
  7. 7
    The action will shift to the west wall; continue defending against attackers, some of whom may arrive in vehicles.
  8. 8
    The assault will return to the north wall with a ramp truck. Use explosives and Molotovs.
  9. 9
    Defend the west wall again from another ramp truck and additional hostiles.
  10. 10
    Fall back to defend the noncombatants sheltering in the building. Address any hostiles that breach the walls.
  11. 11
    Defuse any bombs placed on the building within 30 seconds to save the settlement.
  12. 12
    Three hostiles will parachute in from a chopper. Attempt to eliminate them before they land.
  13. 13
    Continue defending against remaining Highwaymen on foot, reviving allies and replenishing ammo.
  14. 14
    After the enemy retreats, a cutscene will play. Rush will suggest seeking help from the 'Ghosts' to resist future attacks.
  15. 15
    Kim will object to allying with Joseph's people, but Carmina and Rush will emphasize the settlement's survival.
  16. 16
    Rush will attempt to reconcile with Kim while you are tasked with heading north to find Joseph and his people.
Tips
  • Utilize the walkways along the north and west walls for better vantage points.
  • Keep an eye on the outskirts for snipers.
  • Weapon caches are available on the walkways to restock ammo.
  • Prioritize reviving fallen comrades to maintain defensive strength.
  • Explosives and Molotovs are highly effective against groups of enemies and vehicles.
  • Be quick to defuse any bombs placed on the shelter building.
  • Try to take down the paratroopers before they land to reduce immediate threats.
  • Progression to the next main story mission.

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