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Boreas — Icebreaker

2026 story chapter (patch 1.0.5.0) · PvE-only · 1-3 players · 40-min raid · unlocks the Icebreaker map

  1. Step 1

    Pick up the distress signal — Paradigm Shipping poster

    Mechanic asks you to investigate a distress signal from the Paradigm Shipping icebreaker. The poster spawns on Ground Zero at multiple locations — community sources cite the TerraGroup building staircase as the most common; wiki-verified images confirm exterior shed walls and indoor warehouse walls as additional spawn points.

  2. Step 2

    Repair equipment at the Scav bunker on Woods

    Mechanic sends you to a Scav-controlled bunker on Woods to repair some equipment tied to the distress signal. A Toolset is required for the repair.

  3. Step 3

    Retrieve shipping documentation — Lighthouse

    Mechanic asks for the Paradigm Shipping documentation. The wiki indicates it's at the rail station warehouse, north of the Water Treatment Plant on Lighthouse.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange alternative transport — Prapor or BTR Driver (story branch)

    Per the wiki, this step has two conditional branches based on prior story choices: the Prapor branch (hand over a lockbox) or the BTR Driver branch via Skier (deliver 200x 7.62x54mm BT ammo as a peace offering). You'll execute whichever path your earlier decisions dictate — no new choice is made here.

  5. Step 5

    Board the hovercraft — Shoreline pier, 400,000₽ transit

    Per the wiki: completion of preceding Boreas chapter quests gates this step. Confirm transport with BTR Driver, then board the hovercraft at the Shoreline pier — the transit fee is 400,000₽ per attempt, paid from raid inventory.

  6. Step 6

    Wiring the Vessel — Mechanic, Icebreaker

    Per the wiki: restore three circuit breakers in the automation rooms on Icebreaker, then install the Local network hacking device in the central control room. Reward: +30,000 EXP.

  7. Step 7

    Peaceful Atom — Peacekeeper, Icebreaker

    Find the Nuclear power unit control log. Per the wiki, it spawns in the small automation room under the main engine room OR in the central control room. The automation room requires a per-raid-random keycode taken from a nearby cabin corkboard.

  8. Step 8

    Stick to It — chained door (3F Icebreaker) + 30 Rogues (any location)

    Two-part quest. First: reach the chained door on the 3rd floor of Icebreaker. Second: eliminate 30 Rogues. Per the wiki, the Rogue kills count on ANY location, not restricted to Lighthouse WTP — but Lighthouse remains the easiest farming spot.

  9. Step 9

    Hangover — return to BTR Driver, unlock direct Icebreaker access

    Return to BTR Driver and ask about negotiations with the smugglers. Per the wiki, completing this quest unlocks Icebreaker in the location selection screen — no more Shoreline transit required for future runs.