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Gears of War 3

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for Gears of War 3 Chapter 1: Anchored. Find all collectibles, defeat enemies, and progress through the mission with expert tips.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for Gears of War 3 Chapter 1: Anchored. Find all collectibles, defeat enemies, and progress through the mission with expert tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by picking up the collectible paper on the desk behind you.
  2. 2
    Head into the hallway and follow the lady to the left room.
  3. 3
    Hug the left wall and collect the item on the dinner tray just after the cots.
  4. 4
    Return to the hall and enter the next door on the right.
  5. 5
    Enter the next door on the right, which is also open.
  6. 6
    Collect the item on the table in front of Jack.
  7. 7
    Return to the hallway and proceed upstairs.
  8. 8
    Go up the next flight of stairs.
  9. 9
    Take two rights and talk to Anya.
  10. 10
    Follow the objective marker (left bumper) to witness Nash's attack.
  11. 11
    Clear the polyps one by one.
  12. 12
    Turn right and go up the stairs.
  13. 13
    At the top of the stairs, you will encounter the Drudge. Shoot its glowing belly.
  14. 14
    Head left, shoot the Drudge by the edge, and go up the stairs to your right to activate the dock lift.
  15. 15
    After the cutscene with Prescott, proceed through the gardens.
  16. 16
    Cross the deck, taking cover and aiming for glowing parts when dealing with Lambent enemies.
  17. 17
    After clearing the Lambent with the help of a Raven, go to the back left corner of the deck.
  18. 18
    Look up at the catwalk above and shoot the hanging Gear to make him drop his tags.
  19. 19
    Head for the stairs up to the catwalk on the right.
  20. 20
    Go through the door at the end of the catwalk and watch the cutscene.
  21. 21
    Turn around and go back the way you came.
  22. 22
    Before descending the stairs, use your height advantage to clear the area of Lambent.
  23. 23
    Return to the deck and head back towards the lifts, clearing enemies as you go.
  24. 24
    Once the area is clear, a COG will raise the lift for you. Use it to cross to the other side of the deck.
  25. 25
    Cross over and return to where you first met the Drudge.
  26. 26
    Go back down the stairs to where Nash was attacked.
  27. 27
    Pick up the extinguisher and put out the fire, aiming slightly higher than you think necessary.
  28. 28
    Proceed through the next hall, taking out any Lambent enemies.
  29. 29
    At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott.
Tips
  • The Drudge can mutate, so be prepared for changes in its behavior.
  • When fighting Lambent, utilize cover and aim for their glowing weak spots.
  • The extinguisher can be finicky; adjust your aim if the fire doesn't immediately go out.
  • Use the height advantage on the catwalk to clear enemies before descending.

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