Split Fiction: Final Dawn Simple Guide
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Final Dawn is the fourth level in Split Fiction, dropping players into a massive facility producing dangerous toxins. Zoe and Mio must navigate the industrial maze, take down enemy mechs, and ultimately shut down the operation. This guide walks you through every section of the level, including key mechanics, boss fights, and side stories.
The Dropship Landing
After the opening cutscene, players freefall toward the facility. During the descent:
Avoid debris and enemy airships.
Navigate toward an open pipe while dodging moving fans.
Land in a body of water, then slide down into another pool.
Dive and head toward the door where both players must interact to proceed.
Infiltrating the Facility
Once inside, swim through the pipe and surface near two floating platforms and a ladder. This section introduces switch-based puzzles, requiring:
Shooting color-coded switches (blue for Zoe, red for Mio) to open doors.
Wall climbing and grappling hooks to reach new areas.
Mech turrets that must be destroyed before progressing.
After taking out the turrets, jump onto moving platforms, eliminate enemy mechs, and use multiple switches to lower a platform.
Shield and Energy Core Puzzles
Reaching the energy pod room, players must:
Shoot the switches to activate the energy core.
One player shoots the glowing orb when its energy depletes.
The shield ahead opens, allowing progress.
Repeat this process on the opposite side with swapped roles before reaching the next major encounter.
Chainsaw Mech Boss Fight
The first mini-boss requires team coordination:
Lure the mech onto a glowing floor panel.
Shoot the nearby orb to disable its shield.
Attack while vulnerable, then repeat once the shield regenerates to a new color.
Rinse and repeat until the mech is destroyed, activating an elevator platform.
Gun Upgrade Station
Before moving forward, players receive a Shield Buster upgrade, allowing them to:
Fire an L2/LT charged shot that breaks enemy shields.
Destroy previously impenetrable barriers.
Take down stronger mechs with improved weapons.
Use the upgrade immediately to clear the next room and engage enemy mechs. Continue forward while avoiding exploding rolling mechs, which can be handled by:
Running past them and shooting switches to block their path.
Using the Shield Buster to create holes and make them fall.
Toxic Tumblers & Side Story: Kites
Navigate the rotating machinery while avoiding the toxic river below. Before proceeding further, this is where you’ll find the first side story, Kites:
A grappling race between both players.
Air rings propel you forward.
Rotating air rings require precise aerial movement.
Once completed, return to the main facility path.
Green Laser Dome Puzzle
After reaching a large dome room:
Use Shield Busters to break holes in the dome’s shields.
Avoid sweeping green lasers, which kill on contact.
Carefully time your movements to reach the lift and activate the next cutscene.
Factory Entrance and Moving Box Puzzle
Entering the Factory Exterior, players encounter:
Spiked contraptions on metal pipes – Use grappling hooks to navigate.
Toxic vents – Close them using blasters to clear a path.
Mech balloons – Grapple onto them while avoiding lasers.
At the Moving Box Puzzle, Mio must:
Shoot a jump pad to launch Zoe across a gap.
Open a gate from the opposite side.
Synchronize Shield Busters to detonate the correct barriers at the right time.
Test Chamber & Factory Warden Boss Fight
Inside the Test Chamber, the goal is to activate the security system by:
One player standing on a launch pad.
The other shooting a Shield Buster at the target ahead.
This triggers the Factory Warden, a massive mech boss. To defeat it:
Shoot its legs to expose switches and disable movement.
Avoid its attacks, including laser drones and flame waves.
Use grappling points to reposition quickly.
Destroy both giant switches on its body during the final phase.
Trigger the hydraulic press to deliver the final blow.
The Escape: Jetpacks & Side Stories
After the boss, players acquire jetpacks, introducing vertical movement:
Hold jump to boost (but fuel is limited).
Avoid toxic laser fields while ascending.
Destroy turrets and drones blocking your path.
Side Story: Notebook
Before escaping, players can access a side story inside Zoe’s hand-drawn notebook:
A fantasy adventure with hand-sketched visuals.
Fight a duck boss while rescuing a trapped prince.
Features interactive moments, such as character transformations.
Once completed, return to the main objective.
The Overseer Boss Fight
The final boss, The Overseer, is a large mech with multiple attack phases:
Phase 1: Direct Combat
Shoot its head while avoiding acidic projectiles.
Destroy drones that spawn from its eye sockets.
Avoid spike traps and rolling explosions.
Phase 2: Rising Acid Challenge
The floor is flooded with acid, forcing players to climb platforms.
Use Shield Busters to open pathways.
Jump through portals to escape the rising danger.
Phase 3: Explosive Barrage
The camera shifts to an over-the-shoulder view.
Players must shoot explosive canisters to throw them at the boss.
Avoid falling debris and dodge roll through lasers.
Phase 4: The Final Blow
The boss tries to hold the exit door shut.
Players must shoot gears while dodging a sweeping laser attack.
Deal the final hit to shut the door on The Overseer, ending the fight.
Final Escape & System Fail-Safe Mode
After the battle, players must navigate the collapsing factory while:
Running along pressure plates to activate moving platforms.
Dodging environmental hazards like falling debris and energy beams.
Racing toward a portal while the factory shuts down behind them.
A final cutscene plays as Zoe and Mio successfully escape through the portal, setting up the next chapter.
Final Notes
Final Dawn is a fast-paced and action-packed level, introducing new mechanics like Shield Busters, jetpacks, and environmental hazards. The level’s mix of combat, puzzles, and movement challenges keeps things exciting, and the side stories add fun detours for players looking for extra content. With high-stakes fights and a thrilling escape sequence, Final Dawn is a standout moment in Split Fiction’s story.
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