Pinching the Pupa is a Golden Ridge side quest in the Outer Worlds 2. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to complete the quest “Pinching the Pupa” in The Outer Worlds 2.
Also Read: The Outer Worlds 2: All Main and Side Missions & Collectible Guide
Starting Location
To begin the quest, make your way to Fort Endurance, located in the northern region of Golden Ridge. Once you arrive, enter the fort and head to the main courtyard, where you’ll find NPC Trooper Wentworth and NPC Biological Designer Bradford engaged in a heated argument.
Speak with either of them to start the quest. During the conversation, Wentworth will request that you travel southeast into a dangerous Mantisaur nest to retrieve a Mantisaur Pupa. However, Bradford will insist that you bring the Pupa to her instead.
How to get Mantisaur Pupa
Leave Fort Endurance and head southeast until you find a big cave filled with Zyranium Mantiwasps and Zyranium Mantisaurs. Battle your way to the very back of the cave, where you’ll see the nest in the corner in some green goo.
As soon as you pick it up, all the creatures will get angry and attack. The best thing to do is run out of the cave quickly, then fast travel back to Fort Endurance.
Deliver the Pupa
At this stage, you can choose to hand the Mantisaur Pupa to either Bradford or Wentworth. While both options grant the same rewards, Auntie’s Choice’s reputation gain differs. Siding with Bradford gives +3 reputation, whereas Wentworth only grants +1 reputation.
