The Outer Worlds 2: Pursuit of Stolen Propaganda

Most missions in The Outer Worlds 2 allow creative problem-solving—negotiation, stealth, or technical prowess often provide multiple paths to success. However, “In Pursuit of Purloined Propaganda” breaks this mold, requiring players to track down scattered magazines across Paradise. This guide streamlines the hunt so you can resume the game’s richer adventures quickly, while still reaping early-game exploration benefits like unlocking fast travel points.

The Outer Worlds 2 Walkthrough – Hunting Stolen Media

Locating Redactor Quesnel

Begin by traveling west of Fairfield to Quesnel’s residence. Her porch overlooks the rocky terrain—consult your map for precise coordinates. After accepting her request to retrieve Science Adventures Quarterly issues, don’t miss the chance to scavenge her home for spare Bit Cartridges and supplies while she’s outside.

Magazine Locations: Optimized Route

Deliver magazines in batches for incremental rewards: XP and Bits after the first, a damage-boosting Pitchball Card at five, and the full Townie Clothing set plus XP upon completing all ten. Below is the most efficient path to minimize backtracking:

Issue #5 – North of Quesnel’s home, inside a locked cabin. Return immediately for initial rewards.

Map marker indicating a cabin north of Fairfield.

Issue #3 – Northwest of #5, outside a house with a jammed door. Lockpick (Level 2) grants access to extra loot inside.

Issue #8 – Coastal tower south of #3. Fight Crabbles on the second floor. Loot the first-floor locked room for bonus gear if skilled.

Issue #6 – Fast-travel to Fairfield, then east to a fisherman’s hut. Grab the Advanced Decryption Key on the bed.

Issue #2 – Southernmost shoreline hut. Leap the railing to snag it from a table.

Bridge Crossing Strategies

For issues #4, #7, and #10, cross the Protectorate-guarded bridge:

Diplomacy: Complete the guard’s side quest for passage.
Force: Join Auntie’s Choice fighters in a frontal assault.
Stealth: Sneak past using cliffs or distractions.

Issue #4 – East of the bridge at a fishing outpost. Check the riverside table.

Issue #7 – Northwest from #4 inside a Protectorate farm shack. Expect resistance or use stealth.

Issue #10 – Coastal hut northwest of #7. Defeat nearby Crabbles and Raptidons first.

Cliffside Challenges

Issue #9 – Requires ascending the broken lift west of Fairfield. Engineers (Level 3) can repair it; others must parkour via crates and rooftops. Prepare for raptidons in the ambush house.

Issue #1 – Northwest of Westport, guarded by armored Crabbles. Engage or bypass them to loot the cottage.

Final Rewards

After gathering all issues, return to Quesnel for the Townie set—a stylish early-game armor boost. Completing this fetch quest also reveals hidden map areas, streamlining future missions.