Chapter 13 - Stronghold | Walkthrough Guide The Evil Within 2

Chapter 13 allows players to return to a location they have visited before - this time around, it is much different. The streets are filled with powerful enemies, including bosses from the previous chapters.

• Side mission - The Last Step
• Remains of Union and Sanctuary Hotel in the Business District
• Speak with Hoffman, trip to Theodores Stronghold
• Defend Hoffman as you push toward Theodore s Stronghold

The area has changed a lot.

Begin by approaching Torres' corpse and taking the Assault Rifle. It is a new weapon allowing you to deal significant damage, however, it consumes a lot of ammunition. Collect all the items in the hideout, use the mirror the upgrade your character and the weapons. Leave the hideout taking the D5 Exit. When you reach the computer with which you can return from The Marrow the "normal" world, Sykes will call you (provided you have completed side missions in Chapter 7) with a new mission. In the new location, look outside to begin a conversation with Kidman. After you finish, an enemy with a flamethrower is going to appear (the same as O'Neal in Chapter 11) - defeating him is difficult, however, it is necessary to acquire the Flamethrower. More on that in the FAQ chapter titled "How to get the Flamethrower".

Side mission - The Last Step

Entrance to The Marrow.

Consider completing the side mission, as it offers an interesting reward - a new type of shotgun. Return to Sykes' hideout and talk to him. You will learn that in order to enter the Marrow, you need to bring the power back. Take all the items from the hideout and enter The Marrow using the computer inside Sykes' hideout.

Fuse box.

Take all the items and leave the room. Follow the only available path eliminating all the enemies on your way - all the doors in the neighborhood are locked so, in order to enter a new location, you need to take the ventilation shaft. Kill all the opponents and locate the fuse box - in order to activate it, switch fuses 1, 2, and 4.

The Slide you can get on this mission.

After you bring the power back on, new enemies are going to appear - kill them all and go through the double door by the green light. Go inside the Test Lab, and a cutscene with Sykes is going to initiate. When it ends, enter the room with the bathtub and take the Slide. Collect all the other items (including the Double-Barreled Shotgun hidden in the chest). This is the main rewards for completing this task. This shotgun allows you to deal twice the damage with one shot. As the side mission is over, return from The Marrow to the "normal" world.

Remains of Union and Sanctuary Hotel in the Business District

If you want to investigate the area, now is the time - after you begin the main mission, you will not be able to go back. When you are ready, go to the location indicated on the map (Sanctuary Hotel). Upon getting there, Sebastian will call Hoffman to assist him.

Speak with Hoffman, trip to Theodores Stronghold

Hoffman's files on the table.

Investigate the room inside the hotel. Behind the counter, you will find a Mysterious Item [Mysterious Mug], which is an Easter Egg regarding the 2017's Prey. Then, take the File {Hoffman's Journal] from the table - the file is surrounded by other items you can take. Next, use the mirror lying on the sofa and return to Sebastian's room. When you are done, return to the hotel and tell Hoffman you are ready.

Defend Hoffman as you push toward Theodore s Stronghold

It is worth using the pistol, as Hoffman carries a lot of ammo on her.

Hoffman uses the device she is carrying to dissipate the flames. Your objective is to protect her and yourself and staying inside the protective bubble. Wait until the enemies go inside - when they are outside the bubble, in flames, they are immortal. Try using the pistol - Hoffman carries a lot of pistol ammunition with her, so you can easily replenish it.

The device is going to break down twice.

After a while, the device is going to break down and Hoffman will need a moment to fix it. More enemies are going to run inside the bubble, so it is worth using the shotgun to kill them more efficiently. When the device is operational again, continue following Hoffman, eliminate the enemies, and collect the items lying on the ground. The device will break down again initiating a cutscene that ends this Chapter.