Finishing the CFD requires a bit more legwork with Dylan, but you are very close to getting it fully operational. Getting through this mission is all about managing the Hiss waves while keeping the unstable device from spiraling out of control.
The sequence can get pretty chaotic once the Patterning starts to spread, and it is easy to lose your bearings when the environment shifts. I found that staying mobile during the final chase was the only way to keep from getting cornered by the incoming reinforcements.
Before you head out, make sure you have wrapped up Power Lines and Into The Sinkhole. You also need to confirm that you have already taken down both the Central Zone Resonant and West Incursion Zone Resonant bosses, or this quest simply will not trigger.
Pope has moved her operation to the Field Office, so that is your first stop. Pay her a visit to get the lowdown on the next phase of the CFD project.
Double-check your quest log to ensure you have cleared Power Lines and Into The Sinkhole. If you haven’t downed the Central Zone Resonant and West Incursion Zone Resonant bosses yet, the quest line won’t proceed.
Keep in mind that this mission is just one piece of the puzzle. You can find more deep dives in our main Control Resonant walkthrough hub.
- Meet Pope In The Field Office
- Report To Arish At The CFD Platform
- Reach The Front And Defend The CFD
- Defend The CFD At The Blockade
- Retreat To The CFD Platform And Activate It
- Follow The CFD And Use The Switch
- Destroy The CFD
Meet Pope In The Field Office
Head over to the Field Office at Central to catch up with Pope. She is one of the few people around here who is actually appreciative of your efforts.
You will quickly learn that Zoe is in hot water because of her choice to help you escape the Sinkhole. It is a messy situation for everyone involved.
The Hiss tremors are growing in intensity and frequency, leaving no room for standard safety protocols. The current plan involves using Dylan to draw the Hiss to the target zone for a live test.
The team only needs a tiny fraction of the device’s capacity to get meaningful data. Pope suggests using Dylan as bait, but you have to sell this idea to Arish first, who is not exactly a fan of his.
Arish wants Dylan nowhere near the CFD. You are the only one with enough leverage to change his mind.
Your goal is to find Arish and convince him that Dylan is essential to the success of this mission. Without that cooperation, the project is stalled.
Report To Arish At The CFD Platform
Travel to the Sinkhole entrance to find Arish standing by the CFD. This is your first real look at the machine in action.
Arish remains stubborn about Dylan despite everything that has transpired. He informs you that Agent de Vera is being suspended for the recent incident.
He intends to lock Dylan back in his cell immediately. To make matters worse, Arish has managed to override the controls for your containment device.
Watching Arish suddenly turn on you like this felt like a jarring shift in the narrative. Regardless of the writing choice, you have to deal with the immediate crisis.
Just as the order to escort you away is given, a massive Hiss tremor hits the area. Suddenly, you have much bigger problems than Arish.
Reach The Front And Defend The CFD
Jump down to the street level and clear out the Hiss waves spawning nearby. Fight alongside the Rangers to keep the area secure and protect the CFD.
Defend The CFD At The Blockade
The Hiss will shift their pressure toward the blockade. Push forward and eliminate all hostiles in that sector to maintain your line.
Retreat To The CFD Platform And Activate It
The enemy has reached the CFD platform and is trying to dismantle it. Sprint back to the platform and hold the position at any cost.
Arish will bark an order to activate the device. Interact with the switch on the platform to get it running.
The CFD will begin charging, utilizing the head of the Artist you previously defeated. It aims its resonance attack at the Evac Building, which is the source of the Hiss signals.
The device looks like it is working for a moment, but it quickly starts to destabilize and leak Patterning. When you try to flip the switch to shut it down, the panel becomes corrupted, trapping you in the mess.
Follow The CFD And Use The Switch
You wake up in a Patterned nightmare. Follow the path of the CFD, head to the end of the hall, and drop down.
Use the Shift ability to cross over to the rooftops and jump onto the platform ahead. Clear out any Hiss you encounter in this section.
Pass through the small window to reach an open area. You will need to use your platforming skills to chase down the CFD effectively.
Utilize Reach to dash between platforms. You will eventually find yourself on a square street, but the exit is blocked by a Hiss barrier.
Use Shift to destroy the three Hiss nodes on the walls. With the barrier down, climb to the exit and race toward the CFD.
The switch is now useless, completely consumed by Patterning. You have no choice left but to destroy the CFD entirely.
Destroy The CFD
Despite the initial resistance from Arish, Dylan knows this is the only path forward. You must put an end to this dangerous machine before things get worse.
Dylan uses his Aberrant to break the device while Arish tries to engage his containment device. It takes a massive effort, but the CFD is successfully destroyed.
The containment device proves too strong for Dylan, knocking him unconscious. You are treated to a short cutscene featuring Doctor Darling discussing Dylan’s hidden potential.
Dylan eventually wakes up in his cell to find Zoe checking in on him. Pope has taken over as the acting director, reinstating Zoe as his handler, while Arish faces suspension for his erratic behavior.
That is all for this mission. Take a breath and get ready for the next challenge in the facility.
Check out our other walkthroughs if you need help with other areas of the game.
Control Resonant guide character standing near the destroyed CFD platform
