Quick Answer
- Red Tower: head to Old Town in the southern part of Buried City.
- Battery cell: search the courtyard beside the generator and nearby small metallic structure for the highlighted container; interact with it, then pick up the battery that drops.
- Antenna terminal: from the powered generator, turn around, go through the window, climb the stairs, turn right to the ladder, then continue around the corner to the terminal.
- Run rule: all five objectives must be completed in one round, but you do not need to extract.
Communication Hideout Requirements
Complete Lost In Transmission and enter Buried City. Because the quest ends at the terminal and requires no extracted item, a free loadout is viable.
The Red Tower courtyard can still be dangerous. Heavy Ammo can help against ARC patrols, while smokes or a defibrillator can give a solo run more margin if you prefer to bring gear.
Where to Find the Red Tower in Old Town
The Red Tower is in Old Town on the southern side of Buried City, near the Plaza Rosa area. Do not confuse Plaza Rosa with Piazza Roma, which is a separate Buried City location.
The courtyard is exposed and sees both ARC patrols and player traffic. A Security Breach room beneath the tower gives unrelated raiders another reason to pass through the same area.
Where to Find the Missing Battery Cell
The missing battery cell is in the Red Tower courtyard close to the generator, beside a small metallic structure. Look for the highlighted yellow container in that immediate area.
- Find the generator first so you have a fixed landmark.
- Search the nearby courtyard edge beside the small metallic structure.
- Interact with the highlighted bag or box.
- Pick up the battery that drops onto the ground after the interaction.
The last step matters: opening the container does not automatically place the cell into the objective.
How to Install the Battery and Enable the Power
Install the battery in the courtyard generator, then interact with the generator again to enable the power. These are two separate objectives, so do not leave after the battery goes in.
- Return to the generator with the cell.
- Install the battery when the prompt appears.
- Interact again to enable the generator power.
How to Reach the Antenna Terminal
The antenna terminal is above the courtyard. Start from the generator and follow the turns carefully because the tower has multiple staircases and dead ends.
- Turn around from the generator after enabling power.
- Go through the nearby window.
- Climb the stairs inside.
- Turn right at the upper level.
- Climb the ladder.
- Continue around the corner to the antenna terminal.
- Boot the terminal to complete the quest immediately.
No extraction is required after the terminal interaction.
Communication Hideout Rewards
| Reward | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Racer Aviator Color Outfit | Cosmetic | Outfit color reward. |
| Anvil III | Weapon | Named weapon reward. |
| 40x Heavy Ammo | Ammo | Pairs naturally with heavy-weapon loadouts. |
The Anvil III is the main progression reward if you want a named weapon from the chain.
What Comes After Communication Hideout
If Shani does not immediately offer another quest after Communication Hideout, continue your available progression and check back after clearing other active quest-chain gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the battery cell in Communication Hideout?
It is in the Red Tower courtyard close to the generator, beside a small metallic structure. Interact with the highlighted container, then pick up the battery that drops onto the ground.
How do you reach the antenna terminal?
From the powered generator, turn around, go through the window, climb the stairs, turn right, climb the ladder and continue around the corner to the terminal.
Do you need to extract to complete Communication Hideout?
No. Booting the antenna terminal completes the quest, so extraction is not required.
Why are there no quests after Communication Hideout?
A missing follow-up can mean another progression gate or quest-chain requirement is still active. Clear your available objectives and check Shani again rather than assuming the questline is broken.
Is Plaza Rosa the same as Piazza Roma?
No. They are separate Buried City locations. Communication Hideout is associated with the Red Tower and Plaza Rosa area, while Piazza Roma is used by other quests.