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Unlocking New Characters
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Unlocking New Characters

Guide to uncovering buried secrets in Tales of the Neon Sea, including finding Image & Text Files, unlocking achievements, and making crucial decisions.

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Unlocking New Characters

Guide to uncovering buried secrets in Tales of the Neon Sea, including finding Image & Text Files, unlocking achievements, and making crucial decisions.

This section details how to find three missable Image & Text Files and unlock three Achievements in Tales of the Neon Sea. Two files require careful inspection, while the third is tied to a specific choice that also unlocks an Achievement. Be aware that you must make a choice between two Achievements, and reloading a save file is necessary to unlock both in a single playthrough.

Rescuing Charles:

  1. Inspect the files on the whiteboard near the entrance to find 'The End (5/8) - Robot Puppets'.
  2. Interact with the large life support device and then the computer. Read all files on the PC desktop, especially the diagram on the far right for a code clue.
  3. Interact with the chain console control panel. Adjust the height of the colored lamps to match the diagram from the computer: press the purple/orange button twice, the yellow/green button once, and the blue button twice.
  4. Descend the stairs that appear. In the Secret Corridor, examine the courier clothes if desired, then enter the doorway at the far left.
  5. In the new secret room, examine the diary. Then, inspect the Beta Type Consciousness Transmission Device for 'The End (6/8) - The Research Information of Consciousness Transmission Device'.
  6. Speak with Charles. Obtain the Crowbar from the far right of the room.
  7. Use the Crowbar on Charles' holding cell door. After a scene, you will unlock the 'The Story of Rescuing the White Mustache' Trophy/Achievement.

Decision Time:

After returning to the lab with Charles, you will be presented with two questions. The first has no impact, but the second choice determines which of two Achievements you unlock. You cannot unlock both simultaneously without reloading a save file. One of the choices also affects unlocking an endgame File.

  • Turn it off: Unlocks 'The Liberation' Trophy/Achievement and 'The End (7/8) - The History Between Edward and Luna' File.
  • Keep it on: Unlocks 'The Benevolence' Trophy/Achievement. This choice prevents unlocking one of the new endgame Files.

After your choice, skip ahead to 'The Final Confrontation' section.

The Final Confrontation:

Regardless of your choice, you will need to return to the secret room where you rescued Charles. Proceed down the stairs when ready.

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