Walkthrough · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Walkthrough

An Enormous Eruption. Travel to the past timeline of Emberdale, investigate the suspicious behavior around Mt. Flame (Burnmont), join the Flame Festival, and stop the imminent eruption.

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Route summary

At a Glance

RouteEmberdale (Past Timeline)

Main ObjectiveStop Mt. Flame Eruption

Key LocationsEmberdale Village, Mt. Flame

Key TaskAscend the volcano and defeat the core boss

Major FightsEmberdale Volcano Guardian Boss

Platform NotesOptimized Switch 2 presentation profiles active

Step by step

Emberdale Volcano Route

1. Arrive in Past Emberdale

Step through the portal at the Shrine of Mysteries and arrive at the sealed past island.
Travel to Emberdale Village and speak with the residents about the upcoming festival.
Find the village chief and discuss the rumors of unusual activity inside the volcano.

2. Investigate the Volcano Trail

Exit Emberdale and travel north to the base of Mt. Flame.
Speak to the guard blocking the path and request passage.
Enter the volcano path and travel up through the stone ledges.

3. Ascend to the Volcano Crater

Follow the linear path through the volcanic caves, watching out for active lava flows.
Recover stone tablet fragments along the cavern chambers.
Reach the inner sanctum near the volcano crater.

4. Defeat the Guardian Boss

Prepare your party before entering the crater room.
Defeat the volcanic guardian boss. Stats, HP, and resistances are currently in active validation.
Collect the blue stone fragment dropped after the battle.

5. Attend the Flame Festival

Return to Emberdale Village and report your findings to the chief.
Join the Flame Festival ceremony and witness the ritual.
Prepare for your transition back to the present timeline.

Checklist

Explore past Emberdale.
Discuss the volcano rumors.
Ascend Mt. Flame.
Recover volcanic fragments.
Defeat the crater guardian.
Participate in the Flame Festival.

Tips / Watch For

Inspect chimneys in Emberdale for hidden chests.
Equip fire-resistant gear if available.
Avoid standing in active lava paths.

Route Planner Q&A

1. Where do I start?
Travel to past Emberdale via the red pedestal in the Shrine of Mysteries.
2. What is the objective?
Investigate Mt. Flame and prevent a catastrophic eruption.
3. What do I do next?
Talk to the villagers and the chief, then obtain permission to ascend Mt. Flame.
4. What are the key stops?
Emberdale Village, Mt. Flame Volcano Path, and the Volcano Crater.
5. What should I watch for?
Volcanic caverns and hidden chests in Emberdale's chimneys.
6. What should I avoid?
Stepping into active lava flows and entering the crater underprepared.
7. What should I collect before leaving?
Stone tablet fragments found along Mt. Flame and the boss drop.
8. When am I done?
When the guardian boss is defeated and the Flame Festival ritual is witnessed.
9. Where do I go next?
Prepare for your return to the present day in Chapter 7.

Platform Notes

Core route steps currently apply across platforms. If a platform-specific difference is found, this section will call it out.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC / Steam PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S

Nintendo Switch Notes

This walkthrough utilizes controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless platform-specific differences are verified. Please verify final controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

Nintendo Switch 2 Notes

This walkthrough utilizes controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless platform-specific differences are verified. Please verify final controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

PC / Steam Notes

This walkthrough utilizes controller-first language. Keyboard and mouse bindings may differ from controller layouts; please verify final keybinds in the in-game settings menu until final PC controls are confirmed. Route progression is shared unless platform-specific differences are verified.

PlayStation 5 Notes

This walkthrough utilizes controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless platform-specific differences are verified. Please verify final controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.

Xbox Series X|S Notes

This walkthrough utilizes controller-first language and avoids unverified platform button labels. Route progression is shared unless platform-specific differences are verified. Please verify final controls and button mappings in your in-game settings menu.