This guide details how to unlock the “Lightning between the Valves” trophy in A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. This trophy requires you to deactivate the pumps and reach the sewers in “The Pump Station” within 7 minutes. Time is of the essence, so efficiency is key.
The Pump Station Speedrun
The Pump Station section involves navigating a flooded facility while avoiding a monster. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown to achieve the sub-7-minute time:
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Initial Valve: After entering The Pump Station, proceed down the hallway to the first water valve. Turn it off. Immediately move forward through the shallow pool.
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Monster Encounter: As you wade through the shallow pool, the monster will approach. Quickly retreat and hide in the water pouring out of the broken pipe. Wait for the monster to pass.
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Room B: Continue through the shallow pool to the left, entering Room B. Traverse the water and drop down into the next pool.
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Catwalk and Valve Pickup: Wade through the water, ascend the ladder, and turn left. Climb the short flight of stairs. Follow the catwalk, shimmy across the narrow section, and pick up the valve at the end.
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Valve Placement: Continue following the catwalk, descend the stairs, and go left to open the fence door. Drop down and pick up the valve again before passing through the open door. Head right, past the pool of water, to the yellow pipe on the wall. Place and turn the valve.
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Room A: From the valve you just turned, go left, around to the right, and down the hallway. Shimmy through the narrow area into Room A. Enter the water and proceed left to the stairway. Follow it to the back wall where another valve is located. Turn this valve.
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Sewer Exit: After turning the valve in Room A, go right (facing the valve), drop down back into the water. Take the stairways up and around to the left. Continue forward, climb the ladder, and crouch to enter the narrow passageway leading to the sewers.
Tips for Success
- Memorize the Path: Familiarize yourself with the level layout beforehand. Knowing the route minimizes hesitation and wasted time.
- Conserve Stamina: Avoid unnecessary sprinting. Manage your stamina to ensure you can sprint when needed, especially when evading the monster.
- Quick Interactions: Perform actions like valve turning and item pickups quickly. Any delay adds up.
- Optimize Shimmy Sections: Shimmy efficiently by maintaining a steady pace.
- Autosave Exploit: If you make a significant mistake, immediately reload the autosave from before turning the first valve in the hallway before Room A and B. This saves time compared to restarting the entire section.
Troubleshooting
If you don’t unlock the trophy, immediately load the autosave and try again. Pay attention to where you might be losing time. It may require a few attempts to perfect the route and achieve the sub-7-minute time. With practice and precise execution, the “Lightning between the Valves” trophy will be yours.
