The Sunless City & Anglerfish Fossil — Outer Wilds Walkthrough

New to Outer Wilds? This guide covers getting started, learning the Signalscope, practicing piloting, and finding your fellow explorers before you blast off.

Hey there, future space explorer! Before you go zooming off into the cosmos, let's get you acquainted with your home planet and your fellow Hearthians. Think of this as your cozy little tutorial before the real adventure begins.

Walkthrough:

1. Get the Lowdown from the Locals: Your friends here are super helpful! Gneiss will show you how to use your Signalscope, which is basically your ear to the universe. You can even play a game of hide-and-seek with Galena and Tephra using it. Arkose will teach you about the spooky, invisible ghost matter and how your Scout Launcher can help you spot it. Mica's got a mini spaceship you can fly – perfect practice for the real deal! And don't forget Gossan by the "Zero-G" cave; they'll introduce you to maneuvering in zero gravity. You'll need a space suit from the bottom of the cave elevator to explore it safely.
2. Soak in the Sights: Head over to the Observatory. You'll find more locals with interesting tidbits, plus a museum filled with treasures from around the solar system. Don't worry if it all seems confusing at first; you'll understand more as you explore. Look for the gray stone slab with the Nomai writing – your translator will help you decipher it. You can also use your Signalscope to listen to a strange blue