Digging Up Dirt
We caught a break. One of our scouts saw a member of the Tubes Management make a dead drop inside the Santa Maria Houses in the Buried City. This might be our chance to dig up some dirt on them for a change. You in?
Key Takeaways
- Given by Celeste and takes place in Buried City.
- Includes 2 objectives focused on exploration.
- Rewards 2 items upon completion.
- Part of a multi-step quest chain from Celeste. Both a prerequisite quest and follow-up quests exist.
Objectives
All objectives carry over between raids. You do not need to complete everything in a single run.
Walkthrough Tips
Search objectives have specific interaction zones you need to reach. Use your compass marker to navigate to the general area, then look for the highlighted interaction point. Some search areas may have multiple valid spots.
This quest is part of a chain. Completing the previous quest(s) in the series is required before this one becomes available from the trader.
Completing this quest unlocks multiple follow-up missions. Check with the relevant traders after turning in to see your new options.
Recommended Loadout
Light Weapon (Pistol or SMG)
Exploration quests have less direct combat but you still need something for self-defense. A lightweight weapon keeps your mobility high.
Smoke Grenades
Smoke grenades provide cover when crossing open ground or when you need to disengage from an unexpected fight near an objective.
Zipline
Ziplines speed up navigation between objectives spread across the map. Place them on high points to create shortcuts for return trips.
Step-by-Step Completion Guide
Follow these steps to complete all objectives for Digging Up Dirt. Each step includes contextual advice based on the objective type.
Locate the Santa Maria Houses in Old Town
Follow your quest marker to the search area. The item or location will have a highlighted interaction prompt. Check multiple floors and rooms if the building has interior areas.
Locate the Dead Drop inside the courtyard
Follow your quest marker to the search area. The item or location will have a highlighted interaction prompt. Check multiple floors and rooms if the building has interior areas.
Map: Buried City
An urban ruin partially swallowed by shifting earth and time. Narrow streets, collapsed buildings, and underground passages create a maze-like combat environment. Visibility is limited and ambush opportunities are everywhere, both for Raiders and ARC forces.
Navigation is the biggest challenge here. Mark your entry points and keep track of elevation changes. Underground sections can loop back on themselves. ARC Rollers are common in the tighter corridors.
27 total quests take place in Buried City. Browse all quests to find others on this map.
Quest Chain
This quest is part of a storyline from Celeste. Complete quests in order to unlock the next mission in the chain.
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About Celeste
Celeste gathers field intelligence on ARC behavior patterns, environmental threats, and resource locations. Her missions often involve reconnaissance, data collection, and investigating unusual ARC activity. She tracks everything from contamination sources to ARC signal anomalies. Expect her quests to send you into dangerous territory for critical information.
Visit the Traders page to see all available traders and their inventories.
Rewards
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x4speaker component
Hover over items for detailed stats. Rewards are received upon turning in the completed quest.
Quest Giver
Celeste
Intelligence & Research Specialist
Quick Reference
- Trader
- Celeste
- Map
- Buried City
- Objectives
- 2
- Rewards
- 2 items
- Chain Position
- Sequel
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start the Digging Up Dirt quest?
You need to complete "Tribute to Toledo" first. After turning in the prerequisite quest, speak with Celeste in Speranza to pick up Digging Up Dirt.
What are the rewards for completing Digging Up Dirt?
You receive 2 items as rewards upon turning in the completed quest to Celeste. Check the rewards section above for the full item list and quantities.
Where does Digging Up Dirt take place?
Digging Up Dirt objectives are located in Buried City. Use the in-game quest tracker to navigate to each objective location once you deploy to the correct map.
What quests unlock after Digging Up Dirt?
Completing Digging Up Dirt unlocks 2 follow-up quests: "Turnabout", "Building a Library". Check with the relevant traders in Speranza after turning in this quest.