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Across the large world ofOnce Humanare numerous locations that you may explore. They are often filled with loot and enemies, and have a required set of tasks to officially complete the exploration. Of these many hotspots is Hearst Industries, a large, abandoned factory site in the Broken Delta region. The factory and its grounds are quite expansive, so you might find yourself lost when trying to find everything needed.
Luckily for you, we’ve got a comprehensive guide including the locations of the Rift Anchor, Mystical, armor, and gear crates, and all storage crate locations. Just don’t get killed by any infected construction workers.
Where To Find The Hearst Industries Rift Anchor
The first step in any new area is activating theRift Anchor, which can be easily found by looking on your map and right-clicking to track it. If you arecoming in from the west, the Rift Anchor will beto the rightin a small lot withtwo Ghouls.
Where To Find All Crates
In order to complete Hearst Industries, you must open theMystical crateand find at leastone Weapon or Gear crate. Luckily, there are plenty to go around, and you may find the locations in the comprehensive table below.
While there are two Mystical crates,only the one next to the Mother of Life will countfor the quest.
Location
Mystical Crate #1
At the top of the large, central factory. An elevator on its left side will take you up to the top.
The Mother of Lifewill be walking around it, butdefeating her isentirely optionalas she does not attack the player. If you do choose to face her, her head is the weakest point.
Mystical Crate #2
Left of the west entrance, atop a conveyer belt.Follow the conveyer belts upuntil you see aglowing purple light.Walk through it then continue straightto see the Mystical crate.
Left of the Mother of Life, up the stairs.
Gear Crate #1
Will appear once you defeatThe Scorcherin Area 01. Itsweak spot is the head,butonce it is detached, it will turn into a spiderand attack you again.
Gear Crate #2
In the building, Area 02, on thesecond layer of railingsnear the entrance. You can eitherparkour your way up,or activate the fuseboxin the office to allow the furnace to carry you over.
Storage Crate #1
Inside of ametal storage containernearby theRift Anchor, in front of the mechanic shop.
Storage Crate #2
To theleft of a carin afenced off area behind the mechanicshop.
Inside thecentral factory, on top of some railing.
Storage Crate #6
To theleft of the west entrance, inside a building with anorange roof.
Storage Crate #7
On the top of theleftmost, north structure. You will have to climb a ladder to get there.
In the building ahead of the Morphic crate
Storage Crate #10
In theelectrical gridarea to the north, on top of some machinery.
Storage Crate #11
Inside a building after crossing a ridge to theright of the electrical gridarea and down the stairs
Storage Crate #12
Inside thesame building as storage crate #11,down a ladderin a hole in the floor.
Storage Crate #13
On top of a metal storage container in the parking lot, right of the previous building.
All Hearst Industries Enemies
Inside Hearst Industries, you will facemany enemies, including burrowers, corrupted wolves, ghouls, charred maniacs, cogitarids, and a mini-boss named the Scorcher. You will berequired to kill the Scorcherfor the elite enemy task. For all of these threats, especially the Scorcher,aim for the headand carry plenty ofactivators.
