Return 7 Notes
No Going Back
As you progress through Return 7 "Summoning", you'll only be able to go to Cauldron Lake where the event is occurring, and exploration and movement become restricted. Once you select "Continue" in the dialogue options, you cannot go back, so collect weapons and collectibles and complete exploration before proceeding.
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Initiation Must Be Completed to Finish the Game
If you only progress through Return in Return 7 "Summoning," your progress will stop, and you'll be forced to switch characters. You also won't be able to switch from Alan's section to Saga's section, so it's recommended to complete Initiation beforehand before reaching the point of no return.
How to Progress Through Return 7
| Return 7 Walkthrough Chart | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Estevez and obtain the cell key |
| 2 | Examine the file in the locked cell |
| 3 | Talk to Casey |
| 4 | Progress the investigation board about Wake's attack |
| 5 | Tell Estevez the plan |
| 6 | Head to Cauldron Lake by car |
| 7 | Talk to Tor and Odin and begin the performance |
| 8 | Survive the summoning ritual |
| 9 | Prepare Scratch's restraining device but interacting with the lighting devices |
| 10 | Enter the restraint device |
- Talk to Estevez and obtain the cell key
After the Scratch battle ends, talk to Estevez to obtain the cell key. Once you have the cell key, you'll be able to enter the locked room in the sheriff's office cells.
- Examine the file in the locked cell
Once you obtain the key from Estevez, head to the cells and examine the file. The file in the cell is a clue for "Wake's Attack", which is necessary for progressing the story.
- Talk to Casey
Talk to Casey to obtain a clue. After talking to Casey, you'll obtain a clue for the investigation board "Wake's Attack" and be able to profile Scratch.
- Progress the investigation board about Wake's attack
| Scratch? Wake? | ・Scratch was seeking Clickers just like Wake ・Casey: The thing that attacked Casey had Wake's face. There was no Wake, it was Scratch all along ・FBC File: The dark entity took the form of Barbara Jagger |
After obtaining clues from Casey, Progress the investigation board about Wake's attack. As you progress the investigation board, your reasoning about Clickers will advance and events with Estevez will progress.
- Tell Estevez the plan
Once your objective is updated after progressing the investigation board, tell Estevez the plan. If you select "Continue" in the dialogue options, you won't be able to switch characters or explore areas. If there are any uncompleted tasks like collecting weapons or gathering collectibles, complete them before proceeding.
- Head to Cauldron Lake by car
Once you select "Continue" at the point-of-no-return option, head to Cauldron Lake by car. When you select "Continue", Watery will disappear from destinations, and your destination will change to only Cauldron Lake where the event is progressing.
- Talk to Tor and Odin and begin the performance
Once you arrive at Cauldron Lake, move to the lakeshore, talk to Tor and Odin, and have them begin the performance. It's good to follow Tor and Odin's car to reach the lakeshore.
- Survive the summoning ritual
Once the performance begins, large numbers of enemies will appear, so survive until the summoning ritual ends. Items and recovery items are placed in advance in the combat area, so it's good to explore before enemies appear.
- You receive support from items and lighting during combat
During the summoning ritual, you'll receive support from item drops, flares, and lighting. Items are dropped as closed boxes, so it's recommended to position yourself below the high platform where Casey is and collect them immediately when dropped.
- Characters switch if Alan's section is not completed
At the point where you survive the summoning ritual, if you haven't completed Alan's section (Initiation), you'll be forced to switch characters. Return will be temporarily suspended, so if you haven't completed Alan's section, progress through Initiation.
- Prepare Scratch's restraining device but interacting with the lighting devices
Once you survive the summoning ritual, you'll enter combat with Scratch. Operate the two lighting devices installed in the area to light up the restraint device. When operating the lighting devices, it's good to first damage Scratch and stun him before operating them.
- Enter the restraint device
Once you light the restraint device with both lighting devices, enter the restraint device to lure Scratch in. Entering the restraint device completes Return 7 "Summoning".
