Uncovering every secret in Outer Wilds can be a daunting task, especially when your ship log taunts you with a missing entry notification. The subterranean labyrinth known as the Sunless City on Ember Twin is notorious for leaving players stuck with a persistent message stating there is more to explore. Navigating this vertical metropolis before it completely fills with rising sand requires quick reflexes, methodical planning, and an understanding of hidden pathways.
Investigating the Four Vertical Districts
The Sunless City is divided into four distinct vertical layers, each housing unique Nomai records and architectural marvels. Many players overlook the living quarters tucked away inside the stepping stone and anglerfish areas, assuming they completed the zone after translating the main text walls. You must systematically search the hard-to-reach chambers across all levels to guarantee that no secondary scroll or writing wall has been left unexamined.
The Anglerfish Overlook district contains one of the trickiest hidden locations that frequently triggers the incomplete log status. To find it, navigate to the upper tier of buildings with falling sand and walk directly toward the back wall. Dropping down through a specific hole on the right side where sand falls will grant access to an easily missed room containing a vital scroll.
Surviving the Perils of the Eye Shrine
Another major culprit behind the missing log message is the dangerous Eye Shrine District, which is heavily defended by deadly patches of Ghost Matter. Explorers can safely bypass these invisible hazards by launching their Little Scout in photo mode to locate safe zones before utilizing their jetpack to leap across the gaps. Remember to translate the specific Nomai text situated just outside the shrine entrance, as this individual node is frequently omitted during hurried runs.
Timing is absolutely essential when exploring this deep cavern system because the entire area becomes completely inaccessible later in the solar cycle. Utilizing the built-in gameplay feature that pauses time while reading text can buy you precious minutes to process information without rushing. If you find yourself consistently buried alive, it is best to restart the loop and head directly to the planet as early as physically possible.
Unlocking Secret Entries and Shortcuts
Discovering alternate pathways not only saves time but can also trigger the final rumors required to fully clear your ship log interface. A highly useful shortcut can be found near the surface Gravity Cannon, where a small hole in the surrounding rock wall leads straight into the heart of the city. Finding this pathway allows you to completely bypass the lengthy trek through the escape pod caves in subsequent loops.
Additionally, you should check the nearby side-caverns for hidden windows that look into locked structural rooms containing scroll walls. If a doorway appears completely blocked by fully grown cacti, try shooting your scout inside to track its beacon from an upper level to find a secondary entrance. Exhausting these puzzle mechanics will ensure your archeological journey is flawless and eliminate the frustrating exploration warning for good.
