Quick checks
- Read both goal states
Open the current objective UI and record Florinol condensed and Find the Anomaly separately.
- Finish every incomplete goal
When one or both goal rows remain incomplete, continue the objective named by the current UI instead of inferring another condition.
- Record the exact build
The official v0.5.4 patch repaired a post-Anomaly Tier 5 softlock; older builds do not contain that repair.
- Update and reload once
After reaching v0.5.4 or later, reload the affected save once because the patch says the repaired state should apply automatically.
- Preserve a current failure
If the tier remains locked, keep the save and record the build, both goal states, save history, and a clear screenshot for the report.
Use the Research order guide for earlier unlock decisions. See the production chains overview for documented material relationships.
| Requirement or boundary | What to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Florinol condensed | The current goal row itself | Complete the objective shown by the game. |
| Find the Anomaly | The current goal row itself | Complete the investigation objective shown by the game. |
| v0.5.4 softlock repair | Exact build and whether the save predates the patch | Update and reload once before treating the state as a current bug. |
| Observed state | What it means | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Florinol condensed is incomplete | One documented goal is still open. | Continue that named in-game objective and recheck both goal rows. |
| Find the Anomaly is incomplete | One documented goal is still open. | Continue the current investigation objective and recheck both goal rows. |
| Both goals are incomplete | Neither documented requirement is complete. | Choose either visible objective first; both still need completion. |
| Both goals are complete, but the build is older than v0.5.4 | The save has not received the documented softlock repair. | Update, launch the affected save, and reload once. |
| An upgraded v0.5.4+ save remains locked | The patch says affected saves should repair automatically, but this save still disagrees. | Preserve the save; record its pre-upgrade build, current exact version, and both goal states. |
| A current-build failure persists | No further official requirement is documented by the checked sources. | Record the exact version, both goal states, save origin, reproduction steps, and screenshots, then report the issue. |
What to record for a current-version report
- Exact game version and platform.
- Completion state of Florinol condensed and Find the Anomaly.
- Whether the save began before v0.5.4 and which build upgraded it.
- A screenshot showing both goal rows and the locked Tier 5 state.
- The shortest reproducible sequence after loading the preserved save.
Update history
- 2026-08-25 — Added six goal/build/save states, current-version reporting fields, and a separate legacy community wording boundary without adding another unlock condition.
Frequently asked questions
What are the documented Tier 5 requirements?
The publisher-maintained FAQ names two goals: Florinol condensed and Find the Anomaly. Both must be complete.
What if both goals are complete but Tier 5 stays locked?
Record the exact build first. Official patch v0.5.4 fixed a post-Anomaly Tier 5 softlock and says affected saves should repair automatically; a save that remains locked on a current build needs a version-specific report.