I can't connect my workbenches in the settlement to the generator! / Benches in the settlement don’t work!

Workbenches may require both electricity and water. In the first case, the workbench is connected by cable to the generator, in the second -...

Can't finalize the substation! / I can't get electricity to the substation!

The substation is needed to further improve the main buildings in the settlement. Just putting all the resources in it isn’t enough. Right a...

I can't place a workbench in the settlement!

In each of the rooms of the settlement, you always install a table first. By approaching such table and pressing the action button, you can ...

All my mercenaries survive, but the expedition counts as defeat!

In the squad selection menu, you can always see the recommended gear score. If your squad score is much lower than the recommended one, you’...

I don't have the right mercenary to start the expedition!

You can start certain expeditions only using mercenaries with a certain characteristic. If you don't have any characters with such a perk ri...

I didn't get my expedition reward!

This can happen if you’ve successfully completed several missions in a row at once. A reward for every fifth expedition in a row can only be...

How to use mercenaries’ tags? / I didn't get mercenaries’ tags!

You can always see the number of tags in the game shop  Tags are exchanged for contracts and stripes in the settlement; you need t...

Didn't get a mercenary contract! / I always get contracts from the same mercenaries!

When you receive someone's contract for the first time, you’ll get access to that very mercenary. New contracts for the same survivor aren’t...

How to build a workbench or a room in the settlement?

Rooms and benches are set up in build mode, just like at the old base. In order for a similar button to appear in the settlement, you must f...

How to produce new resources in a settlement? / Where to store resources in the settlement?

Except for expedition rewards, new resources can (and should) be created in the settlement using new workbenches. These benches are set up i...

How can I make my squad stronger?

The squad can't cope with the opponents? You definitely need to strengthen it! For completing expeditions, you will get mercenary tags, whic...

Can't complete the construction of the water pump!

Just putting all the resources in it isn’t enough. Right after that the water pump needs to be connected to the generator. You place the gen...

What does the blue glow around the mercenary's portrait mean?

The blue glow around a mercenary's portrait indicates their special ability is ready for use. Once activated, the portrait turns gray, signa...