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What to Do When Stuck in The Sinking City 2

Recover story progress by checking active map tasks, reviewing tutorials, reloading collision problems, and reporting reproducible bugs.

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If story progress stops, open the map and check every active task first. Review the pause menu's How to Play section for forgotten mechanics. If Calvin or an enemy is stuck in collision, reload the latest save; for a repeatable bug, collect a screenshot, dxdiag, and local save files before contacting Frogwares support.

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Key Takeaways

  • Check the map for active tasks.
  • Review How to Play for forgotten mechanics.
  • Reload the latest save for collision problems.
  • Document repeatable bugs before reporting them.

Separate a Missed Task From a Bug

Start with the least destructive check: inspect the map. The developer FAQ directs stuck players to active tasks, which can reveal an unfinished interaction or another route. If the obstacle is mechanical, review How to Play before reloading.

Reload the latest save when the player or an enemy is trapped in collision. For a repeatable fault, capture the error or screenshot and system details. Frogwares requests dxdiag information and archived local files for crash investigation.

FAQ

Where are current objectives shown?

On the map as active tasks.

What fixes collision problems?

The official advice is to load the latest save.

Where should bugs be reported?

Use Frogwares support and include as much reproducible evidence as possible.

Requirements

  • Access to the map and pause menu

Steps

  1. 1

    Check active tasks

    Open the map and inspect the currently active objectives.

  2. 2

    Review How to Play

    Use the pause-menu tutorials when an interaction or mechanic is unclear.

  3. 3

    Reload or document the issue

    Reload collision problems; gather evidence before reporting a repeatable bug.

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming a bug before checking the map.
  • Submitting a report without reproduction details.

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