Settlement FAQs

how do i unlock the castle settlement

by Shania Batz Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Go to the Castle Settlement in the East Mall (picture1). Enter the settlement to trigger a cutscene (picture2). You notice that the settlement is empty. Go through the hatch to trigger a new cutscene (picture3): you unlock the “Jefferson Plaza” main mission.

Once you're close enough, you should receive a button prompt for you to press "X", "Square", or whatever your "Use" binding is on PC. Hold the button down until the circle fills, and you'll trigger the second Castle settlement cutscene, unlocking it for fast travel and bringing Kelso into your team for a while.Mar 20, 2020

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How do I unlock the second castle settlement cutscene?

Once you're close enough, you should receive a button prompt for you to press "X", "Square", or whatever your "Use" binding is on PC. Hold the button down until the circle fills, and you'll trigger the second Castle settlement cutscene, unlocking it for fast travel and bringing Kelso into your team for a while.

What is the castle settlement in the Division 2?

The Castle settlement in The Division 2 plays a key role in the story, even having a mission named after it. Like the other two settlements, you won't be able to progress the campaign unless you complete Castle's associated mission, watch its cutscenes, and see where your journey goes next.

How do you take the castle in Fallout 4?

Once the armory has been accessed, inside is a box on a shelf containing artillery smoke grenades and flares that respawn very frequently. It is impossible to "take" the Castle before or after Taking Independence for the Nuka-World raiders, or to turn it into a vassal settlement. The Castle only appears in Fallout 4 .

Is there any way to upgrade the castle settlement?

Due to the unfortunate events that befell the Castle settlement, it has no NPCs to speak of and no way to upgrade any part of it. It is a story location only and a fast travel point only.

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Why is the castle settlement greyed out?

Without spoiling anything, the castle settlement is uninhabited, and while you can fast travel to it, it is abandoned and does not function as the other settlements do. There will be no missions available there and it simply acts as a location to progress the story. That's why it would be greyed out.

Why is the castle settlement empty Division 2?

We missed it, too, during the story missions but it is explained that this settlement is a failed one. It is basically a husk of its former self, which makes it empty and useless to the player. That's why it shows up gray on your world map.

What happened to the castle settlement Division 2?

Unlike other settlements such as the Theater, the Castle Settlement cannot be upgraded. You will not find any NPCs or missions in this area, except for Agent Kelso. Speak to Agent Kelso for further orders which will lead you to other locations!

How do you build the castle settlement in Fallout 4?

The Castle is initially occupied by a large group of mirelurks, and piles of mud studded with mirelurk egg clutches can be found all over the courtyard and all interior areas save the armory. Once the quest Taking Independence is completed, these will be cleared away and the fort made available for settlement.

How do you activate the castle settlement in Division 2?

Once you're close enough, you should receive a button prompt for you to press "X", "Square", or whatever your "Use" binding is on PC. Hold the button down until the circle fills, and you'll trigger the second Castle settlement cutscene, unlocking it for fast travel and bringing Kelso into your team for a while.

How do you upgrade your settlement in Division 2?

To upgrade The Division 2's settlements, complete missions. Side missions usually connect most with the settlements, requiring you to help out some of the survivors there. Story missions and random activities in the area will also give you progress toward settlement upgrades.

What is the contaminated zone Division 2?

What are Division 2 Contaminated Zones? The Division 2 Contaminated Zones are areas of the map which don't feature any enemies. You might run into some trouble getting inside, but when you're in, you're free to explore these highly infected structures.

How do you unlock the Castle quest in Fallout 4?

After helping Preston Garvey and his crew get established in Sanctuary and finishing a few of his Radiant Quests, talk to Preston once more to speak with him about the Castle. Agree to help him take it back, and then head to the Castle location marked on your map to meet the rest of the Minutemen there.

How many settlements do you need to get the Castle?

If you have more than eight settlements, Preston Garvey will warn you of an imminent attack on the Castle. This will begin a quest called, Fallout 4: Defend the Castle. Conveniently, this is the next Minuteman quest that you can complete.

How do you trigger defend the castle?

Travel to the Castle If you have completed all of the Minutemen quests before this one, you'll be able to trigger this by simply traveling to the Castle. You should have a fast travel point unlocked to make this easier, but if you're the hardcore type you can make the long journey from Sanctuary by foot.

How do I power up the radio transmitter at the castle in Fallout 4?

Powering Up The Radio Transmitter To do that, use the nearby workbench to build and place two medium generators next to the Radio Transmitter. Then while still in the build mode, attach a wire between the generators and another one to the Radio Transmitter. Finally, activate them all to get everything running.

How do you open the castle tunnel door in Fallout 4?

The entrance to the tunnels is difficult to find prior to beginning the quest Old Guns. It is hidden behind rubble, and cannot be accessed unless the workshop for the Castle has been unlocked by advancing in the quest Taking Independence. Once the workshop is unlocked, head to the room in the east bastion.

What's the best settlement in Fallout 4?

17 Best Settlements In Fallout 4, Ranked1 Spectacle Island. Easily the best settlement in the game is this massive private island.2 The Castle. ... 3 Abernathy Farm. ... 4 Vault 88. ... 5 Graygarden. ... 6 Bunker Hill. ... 7 Echo Lake Lumber. ... 8 Sanctuary Hills. ... More items...•

What level is Mirelurk queen?

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Where is the Castle settlement in Division 2?

It is located in East Mall, somewhere in the south-eastern portion of the map. You will be required to go here as part of the critical path, and you will receive a cutscene detailing the fate of its inhabitants. Without spoiling anything, the castle ...

Is Castle Settlement uninhabited?

Without spoiling anything, the castle settlement is uninhabited, and while you can fast travel to it, it is abandoned and does not function as the other settlements do. There will be no missions available there and it simply acts as a location to progress the story. That’s why it would be greyed out. Who knows, it may be expanded on in ...

Where are the tunnels in Castle?

The tunnels are just that: a winding series of tunnels underneath the Castle.

Where is the entrance to the tunnels in Old Guns?

The entrance to the tunnels is difficult to find prior to beginning the quest Old Guns. It is hidden behind rubble, and cannot be accessed unless the workshop for the Castle has been unlocked by advancing in the quest Taking Independence.

What is the courtyard in the Fort?

The courtyard includes the main antenna and radio center and the settlement workshop, while the fort rooms contain well developed infrastructure, available after Taking Independence is completed. These rooms contain a kitchen with a cooking stove, a first aid store, a chemistry station and a meeting room.

How much water does a castle produce?

If used as a settlement and one uses the increased settlement size exploit, the Castle can possibly produce over 1,000 water.

What is inside the fort in Taking Independence?

Inside the fort is a missile launcher and flamer, as well as a small amount of ammunition for each.

Can you repair a castle in build mode?

Much of the overgrown vegetation will be gone, as well as some of the debris piles along the demolished walls. The Castle's walls can be repaired effectively in build mode using shack foundations. However, this may cause a bug where enemies spawn inside the foundation blocks in some quests.

Can the Minutemen retake the Castle?

Almost fifty years later, the Commonwealth Minutemen under the Sole Survivor (as general) can retake the fort. Culling the mirelurks that since made it their nest, they can clean out the egg clutches and corpses and reactivate their communications equipment, returning a critical asset back into Minutemen hands. Once this is done, Ronnie Shaw, an older member from before the Castle's loss, calls the general back to open its West Bastion, and access its armory, giving the Minutemen access to their artillery once more.

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