Alien Ruins should be handled as exploration, not a forced HowTo: approach safely, scan everything, and record entrances without spoiling late-game story.
Prerequisites
- Scanner
- Beacon
- Spare battery
- Exit route
Uses
- Lore scans
- Route planning
- Progression clues
Guide Steps
Verification Step 1
Approach from a known safe corridor and set a return beacon before crossing into unfamiliar terrain.
Verification Step 2
Scan from the edge first: terrain color, sound cues, creature patrol routes, and usable entrances matter more than rushing inward.
Verification Step 3
Record what changed after each visit: safe depth, visible landmarks, hostile boundaries, and any blueprint or lore scans found.
Verification Step 4
Treat unverified map markers as leads, not facts, until you confirm them in your own save.
Screenshot and version recheck
This page does not invent coordinates, drop rates, or screenshots. Use the screenshot briefs in the sidebar after implementation, and recheck recipes, blueprint names, and route entrances after patches.
Common Mistakes
- Posting story spoilers in the first screen
- Going in without a return beacon
- Treating every ruin marker as verified