Why the Secret Quest Matters
The secret quest is the hidden second layer of Apocalypse Rising 2’s Hunt event content. It matters because completing the standard event badge alone does not reveal or finish this extra scavenger route.
Before searching the countryside, make sure your account has unlocked the event’s secret phase. The hidden NPC will not offer useful dialogue if you have not completed the regular Apocalypse Rising 2 event requirements first.
This is a long public-server survival run across towns, fields, and isolated buildings. Plan for zombie encounters, other players, hunger, thirst, and the possibility of losing your current loot.
The hidden route is easy to mistake for a normal loot run because its targets include ordinary equipment and ammunition. The difference is that the quest tracks them as specific hand-ins, so follow its assigned order.
Treat the event like an expedition rather than a quick badge pickup. Stock up first, learn the landmarks, and check the quest after every stop to avoid a long return trip for one missed item.
Unlock the Hidden Quest
Start by clearing the visible 2013 event challenge. In the event hub, speak with Gusmanak and gather the three supplies needed to enter the Apocalypse Rising 2 portal.
| Hub supply | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Beans | House to Gusmanak’s left |
| Medkit | First green tent behind the blue building |
| Bloxy Cola | Dungeon altar reached from the yellow blocks near the HOPE sign |
Once inside the game, open the Event tab and complete its three tracked objectives. The first objective requires a primary weapon, backpack, and melee weapon equipped during one life.
| Event objective | Requirement | Helpful approach |
|---|---|---|
| Find The Loot | Equip a primary weapon, backpack, and melee weapon in one life | Search Starter Island loot locations thoroughly |
| Zombie Hunter | Eliminate five zombies | Carry a reliable weapon and avoid crowded interiors |
| Explore & Survive | Travel the required distance and see a sunrise or sunset | Loot while moving to combine progress |
Finishing these tasks awards the Anniversary Survivor badge. You also need all Hunt hub rewards claimed and access to the Year Infinity phase before the hidden content can become available.
“Find The Loot” is especially important because dying before all three required gear types are equipped can force you to repeat that part. Prioritize a backpack and melee weapon in high-value loot areas.
If the NPC does not respond, check unclaimed event rewards before assuming the quest is broken. Return to the Hunt hub, claim each available reward, confirm Year Infinity has opened, and then rejoin the game.
Find the Quest-Giver and Follow the Route
The quest-giver is not marked on the map and is separate from the portal area. Travel through the open countryside beyond the starter zones, using fields, hay bales, hills, and dirt roads as navigation landmarks.
The NPC begins a scavenger hunt and expects the requested pickups in sequence. Do not gather every item randomly and expect the route to progress; interact with each target as it is assigned.
Use the map often, especially after leaving a settlement. A vehicle can shorten the trip substantially, while friends can help watch for hostile players and zombies.
A practical preparation checklist:
- Join a public server, since some event versions do not function in private servers.
- Bring food, water, ammunition, and a weapon before crossing open ground.
- Keep the same server if you die during a clue-based route; leaving can interrupt event progress.
- Travel in daylight for easier navigation, or at night if avoiding players matters more than visibility.
- Check that every required pickup has registered before moving on.
- Make room in your inventory before beginning.
- Avoid unnecessary combat near the final hand-in.
Buildings offer loot and cover, but they can also contain zombies or players waiting for an easy target. Check the map before leaving each area rather than after you are lost; fields and dirt roads can look alike, especially at night.
If you find a usable vehicle, refuel it before committing to the long route. It is faster, but also noisier and more visible, so decide whether speed or stealth better fits the current server.
Collect the Scavenger Items in Order
The current hidden NPC route sends you through several ordinary-looking buildings. Some required items are common loot, which makes it easy to miss that they are quest targets.
| Required item | Landmark or building | Search detail |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | Blue-trimmed concrete building with red graffiti | On the floor near the “THERE IS NO ESCAPE” writing |
| Purple College Backpack | Beige house beside the graffiti building | On the floor |
| M1 Carbine 15rd Magazine | Small brown wooden outbuilding | Near a corner |
| Brown Briefcase | House with a wooden workbench | Under the workbench |
| MAC-10 Magazine | Same workbench location | Beside the briefcase |
| 9mm Parabellum Ammo | Same workbench location | Beside the other workbench items |
The binoculars and Purple College Backpack are effectively one stop. Find the blue-trimmed concrete building first, then search the neighboring beige house before continuing.
The red “THERE IS NO ESCAPE” graffiti is the clearest landmark in the early route. Slow down and search the floor instead of sweeping past it for weapons.
Later steps push the route toward farmland and smaller structures near a water tower. Watch building edges and workbenches closely; the briefcase, magazine, and ammunition can blend into the environment.
For the outbuilding step, check corners before assuming the magazine failed to spawn. At the workbench stop, search underneath and around the bench in a deliberate circle. Three requested items are associated with that location.
After each pickup, verify that the next assignment has appeared. Do not reorganize or discard the target item until the quest accepts it. If you carry similar magazines or ammunition, compare the requested item name carefully.
Older Hunt secret routes used a different seven-clue format, with diary notes near Fort Ruins, Kin, Dirk, Old Key, fields, and a wrecked vehicle. Do not mix those locations with the NPC scavenger route.
Turn In the Items Safely
Once you have every requested item, return to the hidden NPC rather than leaving the server or heading back to the hub first. Hand in the items through the quest-giver’s dialogue and confirm that the reward registered.
Use the same cautious route back when possible. A shortcut through a crowded town may save minutes, but it can cost the entire run if another player catches you while you are carrying the final items.
Before interacting with the NPC, check your inventory one last time. Confirm that the last requested item is still present and that you did not replace it with similar loot. Then speak to the NPC and follow the hand-in prompts in the same order used by the scavenger hunt.
Wait for visible confirmation of the badge or event completion before exiting. If the interaction does not advance, review whether every item was collected after assignment and whether the regular event requirements, hub rewards, and Year Infinity access are complete.
FAQ
What is the apocalypse rising 2 secret quest?
The apocalypse rising 2 secret quest is an event-only hidden scavenger hunt unlocked after completing the standard in-game event challenge and required Hunt progression.
Do I need the normal event badge first?
Yes. Complete the visible event objectives and earn the Anniversary Survivor badge before looking for the hidden NPC.
Why will the hidden NPC not start my quest?
Usually, a required hub reward has not been claimed, Year Infinity is not unlocked, or the secret event phase is not active for your account.
Can I do the quest in a private server?
Use a public server. Secret-event guides have reported that private servers may not support the required progression.
Do I lose everything if I die?
Dying can reset loot-related progress, so avoid unnecessary fights and replenish food and water. For clue routes, stay in the same server after death and continue checking your quest progress.
What should I do after collecting every item?
Return to the hidden NPC and hand in the requested items in the order the quest gave them. Confirm the badge reward before leaving the server.