A Needle in a Haystack Walkthrough

Speak to the Gaffer in Zalissya. He will tell you to find Squint, who was last seen at a warehouse in the northeast.

Leave Zalissya via the northern road, then take the eastern road at the intersection to reach the warehouse. Throw bolts at anomalies to disrupt them.

Upon entering the warehouse complex, you will be attacked by dogs. Aim towards your feet or get on elevated ground to fight them.

Explore the empty buildings for loot, then enter the warehouse to the north.

Head up the eastern stairs and speak to Mug. You can either pay him 1500 K or engage in a gunfight. If you don't pay, you will fail this part of the objective, but the information can be obtained elsewhere.

If you chose not to pay or failed to get the information, head southeast from the warehouse to the Farmstead.

Locate the Old Mill at the Farmstead. Save your game before proceeding up.

Disarm traps as you ascend the mill. Traps are indicated by a small can with a flame (lantern). Specific trap locations: at the top of the first set of stairs, attached to the post next to the lantern at the bottom of the next set of stairs, and at the top of the stairs with cans on it, to your left.

At the top, you will find Squint. Tell him you are a friend, and he will eventually lower his gun.

Ask Squint about what happened before deciding whether to help him escape.

If you choose to help Squint escape, you will need to get him an artifact from a nearby cave, which starts the side mission “Piece of Cake”.

Complete “Piece of Cake” to obtain the Ward Sensors.

Return to Zalissya and hand over the Ward Sensors to either Richter or Captain Zotov.