Outlast objectives guide: basement generator, sprinklers and fuses
A selective reference for several commonly confusing multi-part objectives.
Edition covered
The original 2013 Miles Upshur campaign. Whistleblower stars Waylon Park and has different routes; Outlast 2 and The Outlast Trials are separate games. Steam publisher pictures are used. Character and final-chapter references contain story spoilers.
Major switch and collection objectives
The objective text often names the final control, but the room contains several prerequisites. Complete each before returning to the central mechanism.
| Area | Objective | Required preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Administration basement | Restart the generator | Activate two gas pumps and the main breaker |
| Sewers | Drain the water route | Operate the required valves while avoiding Walker |
| Male Ward fire | Activate the sprinkler system | Restore water flow using the separate valves |
| Female Ward | Retrieve the key through the laundry chute | Find the three fuses and power the chute mechanism |
Prepare a safe return route
An objective can send Miles back through a patrol after the final switch. Plan that return before activating the last prerequisite.
| Objective space | Before acting | After acting |
|---|---|---|
| Basement pump room | Find a hiding spot or exit | Leave room to avoid the investigating inmate |
| Sewer valve room | Check the route back to open ground | Move away from Walker’s approach |
| Sprinkler area | Learn the doors connecting valve rooms | Return to the main control after both are done |
| Fuse collection | Remember the central fuse box | Avoid searching cleared rooms again |
The generator needs more than two pumps
If the central generator still cannot be restarted, check the main breaker. Completing the two pump rooms alone does not satisfy the entire objective.
Follow the key after the chute opens
Activating the mechanism does not put the key directly into inventory. Continue to the laundry collection point and retrieve the dropped key.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Outlast publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Red Barrels: Outlast | redbarrelsgames.com |
| Outlast chapter and collectible walkthrough | www.neoseeker.com |
| Outlast walkthrough reference | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Camcorder reference | outlast.fandom.com |
| Notes reference | outlast.fandom.com |