In Dying Light The Beast, the Life After Life quest presents a timed choice: investigate smoke near cabins or go directly to town. Prioritizing smoke reveals hidden story elements that vanish if ignored.

Investigating the Smoke: Step-by-Step

• Location: The smoke appears northeast of your position, close to a cluster of camping cabins. Its faint marker contrasts with the town’s clearer objective on the map.
• Navigation: Move quickly toward the cabins while avoiding ground-level Biter swarms. Use parkour to traverse rooftops and elevated paths for safety.
• Discovery: Inside one cabin, you’ll encounter an exiled survivor from Town Hall. His dialogue adds context about faction tensions but provides no tangible rewards.

Why This Choice Matters

• Exclusive Story Content: Opting for the smoke unlocks unique character interactions and world-building details absent in the town route.
• Irreversible Decision: Once the quest advances to Town Hall’s defense, you can’t revisit the smoke encounter. Missing it forfeits narrative depth about Castor Woods’ survivors.

FAQ

• Is the smoke investigation its own quest?
  No—it’s part of the Life After Life main storyline.
• Can I explore both locations?
  The timed sequence forces a choice. Prioritize smoke for extra lore before events escalate.
• Are there gameplay rewards?
  Only story insights—no weapons or gear are gained.