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The Sinking City 2

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'A Frosty Welcome' in The Sinking City 2, detailing key evidence, optional investigations, and NPC interactions to guide you through the initial stages of the game.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'A Frosty Welcome' in The Sinking City 2, detailing key evidence, optional investigations, and NPC interactions to guide you through the initial stages of the game.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The "Charon" Ship: This is your first investigation location. Collect key evidence: your belongings (briefcase), the Letter from J. van der Berg, the Camera, and the Pistol. To collect the pistol, examine its handle until an "eyeball" symbol appears and press X. You will receive 6 .38 pistol rounds.
  2. 2
    Additional Evidence on Ship: Use your camera to photograph the mounted fish (Photo of a trophy plate) and examine the flyer on the desk (Flyer).
  3. 3
    Lootables: Search lockers for ammunition and crafting materials. These reset when you leave and return to the area.
  4. 4
    Speak with Johannes van der Berg: After collecting your belongings, climb onto the dock (Triangle). Engage in conversation with Johannes van der Berg. To advance, select: "About my problem," "Where is Robert Throgmorton?", "I need somewhere to stay," "How do I get to Devil's Reef?", and finally, "Goodbye."
  5. 5
    Find Robert Throgmorton: Proceed north along the pier. Turn right at the sign pointing to the bar and exit. Go up the stairs to automatically start a conversation with Robert Throgmorton.
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    Speak with Robert Throgmorton: To advance, select: "What happened to your son?", "Who are the Innsmouthers?", "What do you know about the visions?", "I can try to find Albert," "Tell me more about the case," and finally, "I'll be going."
  7. 7
    Optional: Titania Lifeboat: Return to the sign with directions. Go left down a path, then left towards the sea. The lifeboat is beyond police barricades.
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    Evidence at Lifeboat: Inspect the "TITANIA" nameplate, rotate and examine the Diving Helmet (be mindful of sanity drain), and pick up "Albert Throgmorton's will" from a seat. You need to climb inside the lifeboat (Triangle) for some items.
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    Return to Robert Throgmorton: After finding the will, return to Robert to unlock an optional conversation.
Tips
  • The Submachine Gun (Necronomicon Edition/DLC) uses .45 ABP rounds and consumes ammo quickly; save its initial clip.
  • Consider using a free Skill Point (if applicable via DLC) on the "Absolute Clarity" Mind skill for a 5% XP bonus.
  • Reload your pistol by equipping it via the weapon wheel (L1) and pressing Square.
  • Lootable objects can be repeatedly searched for ammo and crafting materials.
  • The Diving Helmet at the lifeboat drains sanity; do not hold it for too long.

Completing the optional Titania Lifeboat investigation grants an additional 140 XP and unlocks an extra conversation with Robert Throgmorton.

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