The Devil's Due — The Outer Worlds Walkthrough

The Devil's Due — The Outer Worlds Walkthrough

Embark on a perilous journey with 'The Devil's Due' quest in Emerald Vale, a mission that will test your resolve and your ability to navigate a complex ethical dilemma. This walkthrough will guide you through the steps to uncover the truth and make a pivotal decision.

The quest 'The Devil's Due' typically begins with a plea for help from a character who has made a dangerous bargain or is in a desperate situation, often involving a debt or a promise made to a powerful entity. You might be approached by someone who has been forced into a difficult situation, perhaps involving a dangerous individual or organization. The core of this quest involves a character, often named Cassidy or someone in a similar predicament, who has made a pact with a powerful and potentially malevolent force, such as a corporate executive or a notorious outlaw. Your objective will be to investigate the nature of this pact, understand the stakes involved, and ultimately decide how to resolve the situation, which often involves confronting the entity to whom the debt is owed.

Here's how to approach 'The Devil's Due':

1. Initiate the Quest: Speak with the quest giver or discover the situation through exploration. You'll learn about the character's predicament and the dangerous bargain they've made.
2. Investigate the Pact: Gather information about the entity involved and the terms of the deal. This may require speaking with various NPCs, searching for documents, or visiting specific locations where the entity holds sway. You might need to travel to a corporate headquarters, a hidden hideout, or a place of power.
3. Confront the Entity: You will likely need to confront the individual or group to whom the debt is owed. This confrontation can take many forms, depending on your skills and approach. You might attempt to negotiate, use your Persuade or Intimidate skills, or resort to combat if diplomacy fails.
4. Make a Critical Decision: The quest will present you with a sificant moral choice. You will have to decide the fate of the character who made the pact. Options might include:
   • Allowing the pact to be fulfilled, with potentially dire consequences for the character.
   • Intervening to break the pact, which could lead to conflict with the powerful entity.
   • Finding a compromise or alternative solution that mitigates the harm.
   • Eliminating the entity and freeing the character from their obligation.
5. Face the Consequences: Your decision will have sificant repercussions, impacting your reputation, the fate of the characters involved, and potentially the balance of power in the region.

Pay close attention to the dialogue and the motivations of all parties. The entity you confront might have their own justifications for their actions. Your skills in Persuade, Intimidate, and combat will be crucial. The rewards for this quest can include experience points, bits, unique items, and sificant changes in faction standing.