Outriders offers an expansive sci-fi shooter experience with a lengthy campaign, four unique classes to play as, and a vast arsenal of weapons and gear to acquire. As you journey across the hostile planet of Enoch, you‘ll take on over 20 main story missions and 25 optional side quests spanning a variety of diverse locales.
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll cover all the main missions and side content available in Outriders, detailing the level requirements, locations, and objectives for each one.
Overview of Outriders Campaign Structure
The Outriders campaign takes around 30-40 hours to complete for most players. It‘s made up of 22 core story missions that must be finished to reach the end credits. These main quests have you traveling across Enoch pursuing a mysterious signal while getting caught up in a brutal war between human colonists and violent insurgents.
In between the critical path missions, there are also over 25 side quests offers additional challenges and narrative context. These optional objectives unlock as you explore new areas and typically feature their own self-contained stories or reward unique loot.
You can track main missions and side content via the quest log. It‘s also possible to replay any previously finished quest by selecting the "Story Point" option from the main menu.
Now let‘s take a deeper look into every story mission and side activity available in the journey across Enoch.
Full List of Main Story Missions
Here is the complete sequence of all 22 primary campaign quests you‘ll undertake in Outriders:
1. Carnage (Prologue)
Location: Trench Town Battlefield
Objective: Get to the other side of the battlefield
This intense opening chapter throws you straight into the action as you attempt to escape a raging battle between humans and insurgents.
2. Reunion
Location: Rift Town
Objectives:
- Go inside warehouse to save Jakub
- Confront the Altered at the tower
- Get debriefed at the command room
You‘re reunited with someone from your past as you delve into the slums of Rift Town and confront a dangerous Altered individual.
3. Dedication
Location: First City
Objectives:
- Search First City for Zahedi
- Rescue Zahedi
Within the ruins of humanity‘s first settlement on Enoch, you must find and save a missing scientist.
4. Salvation
Location: First City Outskirts
Objectives:
- Reach the other side of the river
- Depart for Eagle Peaks
After crossing a massive river, you prepare to venture into the mountains near First City.
5. Inferno
Location: Eagle Peaks
Objectives:
- Ask ECA Captain about reaching radio tower
- Investigate volcano‘s peak
You have to climb a fiery volcano within the Eagle Peaks to continue pursuing the signal.
6. Frequency
Location: Eagle Peaks
Objectives:
- Break through Insurgent stronghold
- Continue to Deadrock Pass
Fighting through an Insurgent base in Eagle Peaks eventually leads you toward the canyons of Deadrock Pass.
7. Detour
Location: Deadrock Pass
Objectives:
- Explore the area when ready
- Escort captives to Trench Town
While passing through Deadrock Pass, you agree to help transport some special prisoners.
8. Mentor
Location: Trench Town
Objectives:
- Meet Grand Marshal Corrigan
- Proceed to Wreckage Zone
Your journey takes you back to Trench Town, where you consult with its leader before venturing deeper into unstable regions.
9. Onslaught
Location: No Man‘s Land
Objectives:
- Push back Insurgents
- Continue to the Quarry
After driving back an Insurgent attack, you fight your way toward an important lithium mining quarry.
10. Expedition
Location: The Quarry
Objectives:
- Cross the swamps
- Lower outpost bridge
- Collect lithium for trucks
- Proceed to Forest Enclave
Completing various tasks in the Quarry eventually provides passage into the lush Forest Enclave.
11. Mayhem
Location: Forest Enclave
Objectives:
- Track down the Crysaloid
- Locate old Outriders truck
Chasing an Altered beast leads to an abandoned Outriders vehicle within the Forest Enclave‘s overgrown environment.
12. Asylum
Location: Forest Enclave
Objective: Pursue Scurlock
Following the signal takes you and Zahedi into confrontation with a crazed Altered that must be stopped.
13. Judgment
Location: The Stronghold
Objectives:
- Rescue Zahedi
- Fight your way out of Stronghold
- Continue through forest
After being captured, you and Zahedi must escape from the Insurgent Stronghold prison deep in the woods.
14. Relics
Location: Ancient Ruins
Objectives:
- Set up receiver in canopy
- Retrace signal
- Proceed through forest
Within some Ancient Ruins, you unlock more secrets about the Anomaly and push forward chasing the signal.
15. Retaliation
Location: The Gate
Objectives:
- Deal with Kang‘s forces
- Clear path forward
- Find way to pass the Gate
Kang‘s army attempts to stop your progress through The Gate mountain pass fortifications.
16. Beyond
Location: The Dunes
Objective: Seek shelter from sandstorm
Passing through The Gate leaves you stranded in The Dunes desert facing violent sandstorms.
17. Bonds
Location: The Dunes
Objective: Find source of distant light
You notice a faint light in the distance while lost in the desert and move to investigate.
18. Utargak
Location: Utargak Village
Objectives:
- Search village for your crew
- Rescue captured crew
- Speak with Channa
Discovering an abandoned village reveals that the Insurgents have captured your allies.
19. Echoes
Location: Desolate Fort
Objectives:
- Find shelter for crew
- Reach the fort
- Talk to Channa
Channa guides you toward an old fort where you can house surviving civilians while learning more about Enoch‘s history.
20. Sacrifice
Location: Obelisk Canyon
Objectives:
- Investigate canyon
- Search for clues about dead humans
- Talk to Channa
Investigating a grim scene fills in more pieces about Enoch‘s disastrous colonization attempts.
21. Babylon
Location: Pax City
Objectives:
- Investigate Pax City
- Uncover history of Monroy
- Enter Monroy‘s palace
The futuristic Pax City hides revelations about Enoch‘s true ruler Seth Monroy.
22. Humanity
Location: The Caravel
Objectives:
- Reach the Caravel
- Defeat Yagak
The climatic finale has you infiltrating the Caravel starship to confront the deadly altered Yagak.
All Side Quests in Outriders
Beyond the critical path main missions, there are 25+ optional side quests span Enoch‘s diverse regions. Here‘s a complete list of them alongside their recommended level and location:
| Side Quest | Area | Req. Level |
|---|---|---|
| A Bad Day | Rift Town | 4 |
| Payback | Rift Town | 4 |
| Terra Infirma | Rift Town | 6 |
| Endless Dark | First City | 9 |
| No Place Like Home | First City | 10 |
| Divine Intervention | Eagle Peaks | 11 |
| The Scientific Method | Eagle Peaks | 13 |
| A Free Market | Deadrock Pass | 13 |
| Nature‘s Call | Deadrock Pass | 13 |
| A Heart of Gold | Trench Town | 13 |
| Life‘s Treasure | Trench Town | 17 |
| Return Fire | Trench Town | 14 |
| The Outrider‘s Legacy | Trench Town | 26 |
| A Dying Wish | The Quarry | 16 |
| Predator to Prey | Forest Enclave | 17 |
| Rigging the Game | Forest Enclave | 17 |
| The Other Ingredient | The Stronghold | 17 |
| Old Powers | Ancient Ruins | 19 |
| Unknown Presence | The Gate | 21 |
| Pour One Out | Utargak | 28 |
| Shepherds of Enoch | Utargak | 23 |
| Big Iron | Desolate Fort | 24 |
| Forgotten Chapel | Obelisk Canyon | 26 |
| Turning Point | Obelisk Canyon | 24 |
| Sins of Our Fathers | Pax City | 26 |
These optional missions add more nuance to the world and often have you helping various NPC factions across the planet. They can reward useful loot for taking on distinct objectives or challenging enemies in certain areas.
I‘d recommend periodically checking the quest log when entering new zones to see if any additional side content has unlocked. The level recommendations should provide guidance on when is an appropriate time to tackle them without being under-leveled.
Some of the most lucrative or story-critical side quests worth prioritizing are:
- The Outrider‘s Legacy (L26): Uncovers mysterious details about the Outriders unit‘s failed first attempt.
- Big Iron (L24): Offers an extremely powerful Legendary LMG for clearing this lengthy quest.
- Sins of Our Fathers (L26): Details more valuable history about Enoch‘s downfall.
But feel free to take on any side missions that seem appealing or exploration-focused along your playthrough!
Tips for Completing All Missions
- Pay attention to suggested level guidelines before tackling quests to avoid very challenging combat scenarios.
- Main missions unlock more side quests as you visit new regions, so periodically check for new tasks.
- You can enable tracking for up to 5 quests to keep them centered on your HUD.
- Replay any previously finished missions via the Story Point option to farm for rewards.
- Playing co-op allows for revives and combined firepower to speed through tricky chapters.
- Utilize the World Tier system to adjust difficulty based on your gear/build strength.
Closing Thoughts
That covers the complete set of main campaign missions and side quests spanning the Outriders journey across the planet of Enoch. With over 40+ hours of content available through these narrative-driven objectives, you have an expansive sci-fi shooter campaign awaiting exploration alongside the core looting gameplay loop.
Pay attention to suggested levels before tackling each new quest, and don‘t hesitate to revisit favorite chapters to farm extra goodies. Mix in optional side missions as they unlock to get the full experience offered by Outriders!
