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The Sinking City 2

Board Reed's boat.

Navigate the initial 'Charon' ship investigation in The Sinking City 2. Learn how to collect key evidence like your belongings, the Letter from J. van der Berg, Camera, and Pistol.

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Navigate the initial 'Charon' ship investigation in The Sinking City 2. Learn how to collect key evidence like your belongings, the Letter from J. van der Berg, Camera, and Pistol.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    On the ship, your first objective is to collect your belongings from the table. This action is required to progress.
  2. 2
    Pick up the briefcase to automatically obtain the Letter from J. van der Berg.
  3. 3
    Take the Camera. This is a usable item for taking pictures as evidence.
  4. 4
    Collect the Pistol. You must pick it up, rotate it until an 'eyeball' symbol appears on the handle, and then press 'X' to examine it. You will also receive 6 .38 pistol rounds.
  5. 5
    Equip your gun by holding L1 and selecting it, then press Square to reload it.
  6. 6
    Use your camera to take a picture of the strange fish mounted on the wall (Additional Evidence: Photo of a trophy plate).
  7. 7
    Examine the flyer on the desk to the left of your belongings (Additional Evidence: Flyer).
  8. 8
    Loot the locker to the right of the desk for random ammunition and crafting materials. Lootable objects reset if you leave and return to the area.
Tips
  • If you own the Necronomicon Edition or its DLC, you will receive a Submachine Gun and 30 .45 ABP rounds. Use this ammo sparingly as it depletes quickly.
  • Consider investing a Skill Point into 'Absolute Clarity' for a 5% XP bonus.
  • Lootable containers may contain large amounts of materials and ammunition, potentially indicating a dangerous area ahead.
Collecting all evidence on the ship rewards an additional 140 XP.

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