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Tharis Island, also known as "map 3", is an island far off the coast of [[Bright Sands]] on [[Fortuna III]]. It was introduced to the game with the launch of [[Patch 2.0.0 | Season 2]]. | Tharis Island, also known as "map 3", is an island far off the coast of [[Bright Sands]] on [[Fortuna III]]. It was introduced to the game with the launch of [[Patch 2.0.0 | Season 2]]. | ||
[[File:Map_Tharis_Island.png|thumb|Map view of Tharis Island]] | |||
The location is intended to be the most challenging and tense in the game. It is unlocked after finishing any of: | The location is intended to be the most challenging and tense in the game. It is unlocked after finishing any of: | ||
* [[ | * [[Race to the Bottom | Race to the Bottom part 2]] ({{Faction|ICA}}) | ||
* [[ | * [[In a Deep Dark Hole | In a Deep Dark Hole part 2]] ({{Faction|Korolev}}) | ||
* [[ | * [[The Progenitor Device | The Progenitor Device part 2]] ({{Faction|Osiris}}) | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
''Tharis Island'' hosts a number of abandoned faction bases, lush ravines, alien [[Progenitor]] artefacts and a labyrinthian cave system. | ''Tharis Island'' hosts a number of abandoned faction bases, lush ravines, alien [[Progenitor]] artefacts and a labyrinthian cave system. | ||
== Biomes == | |||
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== Weather == | |||
Tharis Island enjoys a rapidly switching weather cycle, between dawn, day, dusk, storm, storm peak. One weather cycle on ''Tharis Island'' lasts {{Time|1540}}. This is shorter compared to [[Bright Sands]] and [[Crescent Falls]], which are both {{time|2320}} long. [[Prospector]]s are only able to spawn in the [[Match]] during the dawn and day. The [[Match]] starts in the day phase. It then cycles through them in order for the entire time the match is up, which is typically 6 hours. | |||
* Day ({{Time|660}}) | |||
* Dusk ({{Time|400}}) | |||
* Storm ({{Time|180}}) | |||
* Storm Peak ({{Time|100}}) | |||
* Dawn ({{Time|200}}) | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
'''Tharis Island''' contains many places of interest. Below is a list of all locations currently found on the '''Tharis Island''' map. | '''Tharis Island''' contains many places of interest. Below is a list of all locations currently found on the '''Tharis Island''' map. | ||
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=== The Forge === | === The Forge === | ||
Deep in the caverns of '''Tharis Island''' is [[The Forge]], an ancient progenitor machine that can be used to [[Altered Gear | alter gear]], | Deep in the caverns of '''Tharis Island''' is [[The Forge]], an ancient [[progenitor]] machine that can be used to [[Altered Gear |alter gear]] and forge ingots out of [[Tharis Iron]], with a chance of giving [[Abyss Alloy]] and [[Progenitor Slag]] as a byproduct | ||
=== Other Locations === | === Other Locations === | ||
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== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
''Tharis Island'' was originally discovered by Korolev years before [[ | ''Tharis Island'' was originally discovered by {{Faction|Korolev}} years before [[Storm|the Cycle storm]] hit. | ||
Large parts of the cave system | |||
Thirty years after the | Large parts of the cave system remain unexplored. Those who went too deep either lost their lives in the caves, or came back mad. | ||
Thirty years after the evacuation of ''Tharis Island'', with the opening of a new window in the storm, prospectors now have the chance to explore the island and uncover its secrets. | |||
== Image Gallery == | == Image Gallery == | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths=480px heights=270px perrow=3 mode=slideshow> | ||
Map_3_Ravine.png|Lush Ravine | Map_3_Ravine.png|Lush Ravine | ||
Map_3_Cave.png|Cave with waterfall | Map_3_Cave.png|Cave with waterfall | ||
Map_3_Alien_Machine.png|Alien Progenitor Machine | Map_3_Alien_Machine.png|Alien Progenitor Machine | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Update history == | |||
{{Update history|update= | |||
;[[Patch 3.4.0]] | |||
*Storm cycles on Tharis Island have been shortened by lowering the time between storms from 25 minutes to 21 minutes to make forging feel less tedious. Duration of the storm remains unaffected | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 7 June 2023
Tharis Island, also known as "map 3", is an island far off the coast of Bright Sands on Fortuna III. It was introduced to the game with the launch of Season 2.
The location is intended to be the most challenging and tense in the game. It is unlocked after finishing any of:
- Race to the Bottom part 2 (ICA)
- In a Deep Dark Hole part 2 (Korolev)
- The Progenitor Device part 2 (Osiris)
Features
Tharis Island hosts a number of abandoned faction bases, lush ravines, alien Progenitor artefacts and a labyrinthian cave system.
Biomes
Weather
Tharis Island enjoys a rapidly switching weather cycle, between dawn, day, dusk, storm, storm peak. One weather cycle on Tharis Island lasts 25min 40sec. This is shorter compared to Bright Sands and Crescent Falls, which are both 38min 40sec long. Prospectors are only able to spawn in the Match during the dawn and day. The Match starts in the day phase. It then cycles through them in order for the entire time the match is up, which is typically 6 hours.
Locations
Tharis Island contains many places of interest. Below is a list of all locations currently found on the Tharis Island map.
Named Locations
These locations have a name shown on the in-game map.
- Osiris Research Center
- Osiris Labs
- Osiris Offices
- Storm Pillar
- Sparkling Pools
- Cave of Stars
- Korolev Quarry
- Korolev Docks
- Korolev Island HQ
- Korolev Core Outpost
The Forge
Deep in the caverns of Tharis Island is The Forge, an ancient progenitor machine that can be used to alter gear and forge ingots out of Tharis Iron, with a chance of giving Abyss Alloy and Progenitor Slag as a byproduct
Other Locations
These locations are not named on the in-game map but are still visited during Missions.
Lore
Tharis Island was originally discovered by Korolev years before the Cycle storm hit.
Large parts of the cave system remain unexplored. Those who went too deep either lost their lives in the caves, or came back mad.
Thirty years after the evacuation of Tharis Island, with the opening of a new window in the storm, prospectors now have the chance to explore the island and uncover its secrets.
Image Gallery
Update history
- Storm cycles on Tharis Island have been shortened by lowering the time between storms from 25 minutes to 21 minutes to make forging feel less tedious. Duration of the storm remains unaffected