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A New Beginning Hints

How should I start searching for the crystal?

  • 1 of 7: Ask around.
  • 2 of 7: No seriously. Even though there are only two more people alive, talking is not such a bad idea.
  • 3 of 7: Especially ask Salvador what to do now.
  • 4 of 7: Take the probe and the plasma drill from the suitcase.
  • 5 of 7: Use the plasma drill on the debris on the left side of the library.
  • 6 of 7: Then use the probe on the hole you just drilled.
  • 7 of 7: Turn on the lights of the probe to trigger the next cut scene.