The Into the Unknown quest pops up early in Starfield‘s main story campaign. It focuses on locating two mysterious artifacts across different planets to investigate anomalous energy readings.
According to veteran player forums, the objectives span expansive in-game regions, so having a guide can prove useful for efficient completion. This walkthrough outlines every step to swiftly finish this mission and earn worthwhile rewards.
Introduction and Tips
Into the Unknown sets you seeking two artifacts, Iota and Zeta. Your investigations also lead to battles against multiple enemy crews before culminating in a temple that unlocks unique anti-gravity powers.
Based on my playthrough, here are tips to smooth your journey:
- Stock up on weapons, ammo, and medpacs before traveling to artifact sites guarded by enemies
- Bring a companion for aid during fights against pirates and other foes
- Upon returning with the artifacts, listen closely to conversations for clues on where to head next
- Inside the temple, carefully gather all spinning particles to activate the gravity ring and obtain powers
With those pointers noted, let‘s start the step-by-step walkthrough.
1. Talk to Vladimir Sall on The Eye Station
Your first objective is meeting with Vladimir Sall on The Eye, an orbital space station at Alpha Centauri. Safely dock without colliding, then board the station.
You‘ll locate Vladimir near the commercial area. Interact with him to further the quest. Vladimir informs that two artifacts related to unusual energy spikes were recently uncovered on different planets.
Vladimir also marks the artifact destinations on your star system map and tasks you with finding his missing Constellation teammate, Andreja, who disappeared while investigating one site.
2. Travel to Tau Ceti VIII-B Moon and Locate Andreja
Use your map to set a course for the Tau Ceti system. Upon arrival, head to Tau Ceti VIII-B, a moon orbiting one of the system‘s planets.
Land on the long-abandoned mine location designated on your display. Disembark and let the objective marker guide you to a deep cave entrance where Andreja awaits.
Andreja expresses surprise at seeing another Constellation agent, presuming everyone else had perished. Agree to team up for investigating the cave and searching for Artifact Iota inside.
3. Brave the Deep Cave and Collect Artifact Iota
Andreja assists against multiple pirate enemies lurking within the winding cavern passages ahead. It‘s wise having your own companion as backup too.
Make your way deeper while overcoming the hostile forces. Eventually you‘ll reach an opening with the first artifact, Iota, lodged inside a glimmering Caelumite mineral deposit.
Equip your standard plasma cutter and carve out the artifact. After collecting Iota, a scene plays where you and Andreja exchange background stories on your involvement with the Constellation.
4. Set Course for Piazzi IV-C Moon
The next phase takes you to another moon harboring the second artifact, Zeta. Open your galaxy map and chart a route to Piazzi IV-C located in the Piazzi system.
Seek out the Abandoned Maintenance Bay marked on your moon map and safely land your spacecraft there. Exit and prepare to delve underground again for the next artifact recovery.
5. Locate Artifact Zeta While Battling Enemy Crew
The winding Subsurface Garage Cave ahead contains lethal Epliptic pirates that you must defeat while working inward. Having Andreja and another crewmate provide sufficient backup.
Fend off the hostiles until reaching the chamber with Artifact Zeta encased similarly inside luminescent Caelumite. Cut it free with your plasma tool and add Zeta to your inventory alongside Iota.
6. Return to The Lodge and Add Artifacts to Central Collection
With both precious artifacts finally obtained through much effort, return to The Lodge headquarters on Jemison at Alpha Centauri. Place Iota and Zeta into the designated central collection reserve.
Doing so completes a current Constellation objective of gathering these two particular artifacts relevant to mysterious energy readings. Andreja also becomes available as a permanent crew member for your travels.
7. Get Lead on Anomaly at Procyon III from Vladimir
Additionally, a key conversation occurs with Vladimir Sall and other prominent Constellation members regarding your monumental findings. Vladimir subsequently hints at undisclosed anomalies their sensors recently detected on Procyon III.
Travel back to The Eye station and find Vladimir again for extra background details. He discloses captivating gravitational fluctuations originating from a precise region on Procyon III matching the artifacts‘ distinct energy signatures.
Vladimir urges further investigation there and provides landing coordinates to locate the epicenter. This starts the next major phase filled with intrigue.
8. Touch Down on Procyon III and Track Anomaly Source
Use your ship‘s fast-travel to leap into the Procyon system. Navigate toward Procyon III, then follow radar guidance to the specified coordinates marking the strange anomaly‘s emissions.
Carefully land in this rocky scanner anomaly area. Disembarking reveals a barren alien landscape stretching in all directions. Open your handheld scanner and slowly pan the surroundings until detecting a distinct fluctuating distortion.
Meticulously move to maintain a signal lock as the distortions strengthen, denoting proximity toward their enigmatic origin point…
9. Enter the Eta Temple and Gather Spinning Particles
…which ultimately leads you to a mammoth black edifice rising from the windswept plains. This dark, angular Temple Eta proves the source of the odd emissions.
Venture inside the structurally intricate grounds, eventually reaching an astounding anti-gravity chamber. Glittering particles spin about the room‘s ring-shaped centerpiece.
Repeatedly harvest their psychokinetic essence by flying through each cycling swarm. As the final particle gets collected, the floating ring amazingly reorients upright.
10. Unlock Anti-Gravity Powers and Present to Comrades
Position yourself amid the ring now pulsating with otherworldly energies. A burst signifies reality-bending abilities becoming imbued within your being! Open your character menu to equip this game-changing Anti-Gravity Field skill.
Return triumphantly to applause at The Lodge. Showcase your newfound mastery over gravitational forces, concluding a monumental quest with treasures and insight beyond imagination!
The Into the Unknown journey definitely proved epic and rewarding! Next, I‘ll investigate available leads to hone my anti-gravity powers. Please share any tips on optimally leveling up abilities!
