I took a walk along the eastern coast of Aspholmen to do a bit of exploring. Nothing much besides beautiful sceneries and the occational hunter or runner. But I did find a few floating rocks, but in a much smaller scale than seen before.
Launch (spoiler)
However, suddenly the rocket launch replayed! I heard the engine and looked to the sky, an there it was, the rocket rising towards the sky … but then … explosion! It split in two pieces that fell back towards Earth (yes, gravity works for rockets) and both pieces splashed into the sea. Quite spectacular, actually. Afterwards, both parts of the fuselage could be seen in the water. That was cool
I wonder if it’s the devs bragging They program this spectacular event and when it happens, you are busy running around pushing knobs, and when you finally get to the window in the control room at the launch site, the rocket is high up, explodes, and then disappears. It’s all over even before it began.
YOU MISS ALL THE FUN!
The view I had at the relaunch was pretty much optimal. That made me think that where I stood might be a trigger point for the replay. If anyone else is up for testing this out, it happened as I passed the bridge on the east side below the launch bunker where you met up with Veronica, the russian woman (can’t remember her name - probably Olga) and the FNIX survivor guy.
This is such an exciting scenario! I think @Gysbert also witnessed the rocket launch outside the facility, which is how he was able to map where the debris landed. You’re right too, when you’re in the middle of the mission it’s hard to fully take in the spectacle, so having another chance to see it would be amazing. Thanks for pointing out the location near the bridge, it’s definitely harvesters and hunters there. Now it’s just a matter of finding that trigger point to replay the rocket launch. I’m assuming that in the world where you saw this, you had already completed the Ashpolmen missions and gone through the launch sequence previously?
Just think of the possibilities….Trigger it at night and you would have Östertörn’s ultimate firework display. Set a field radio at Rusaberget lookout, fast travel there as soon as it begins, and take in the spectacular long distance view. You could also try other lookout towers or mountain peaks, each offering a unique perspective. Use photo mode to experiment with filters, zoom, and emotes to capture cinematic shots against the rocket trail. You could even watch from inside a building window for a perfectly framed, movie like view. Lure a Reaper nearby and have him see FNIXs failure as you stand by laughing….gotta find a way to trigger this!
Actually, fast travelling would probably cancel the animation. But you could get a friend to trigger it whilst you take the photos. But, I’m getting ahead of myself now……off to Aspholmen!!!
I would love to see that Perhaps fast travel will mess up the event Anyway, if the trigger point theory holds true, if might be done in multiplayer … with four different observation points
I’ve tried everything in and around every spot near this bridge. I even started a new world and went straight there to see if it would trigger, but nothing happened. It always spawns one Prototype Harvester and one Prototype Hunter in the middle of the bridge, and then two FNIX Hunters to the southwest. I’ve fast travelled back and forth, watching for the slight light shift at the end of the bridge, moving back and forth over and over, but I still can’t seem to trigger the animation. I’m not sure if @Gysbert actually got a replay, but he was definitely near the bridge, not inside, when he saw the rocket explosion. You’re right though, it can’t just be random. There must be certain variables that trigger it, maybe even time of day. Are there any time related events in the game? If you can recall any other details of your experience that would be very helpful. It’s a great find if it can be repeated! I’ve got work now, but I’ll be keen to keep experimenting when I get back!
I remember having witnessed a beautiful sunrise a little while before so I assume around noon. I arrived to the bridge from south going north. I took out the machines using mainly the grenade launcher. Let me think a bit and perhaps return to the site this evening. I’ll keep you posted.
You’re a good man! Midday might be the key to cracking this, and I’ll be looking forward to any other details you remember. I’m sure we can recreate it with enough persistence!
I saw the launch replaying at least 30 times, basically every time I visited Aspholmen. It does this for me on PC -steam any time of day. The attack from the big FNIX canon on Masskar replayed for me also always, until the devs removed that trigger.
Ahhhh….I thought you might have seen this amazing display several times @Gysbert it really is a fantastic vantage point to witness the scene unfold! Sadly, I don’t think I can replicate it myself since I’m on console, but I can at least join my friend’s world on his Steam account and hopefully get a similar experience. The rocket destruction looks incredible at night as well, great photo!
There’s hope then! I’ve tried everything I can think of; searched all around the bridge and even waited a couple of hours in the spot from @Gysbet’s photo, but still no luck. Do you recall anything from your replays, @Madchaser like the time of day or exactly where on the bridge it was?
They program this spectacular event and when it happens, you are busy running around pushing knobs, and when you finally get to the window in the control room at the launch site, the rocket is high up, explodes, and then disappears. It’s all over even before it began.
) but that is great that it’s not just me 
Anyway, if the trigger point theory holds true, if might be done in multiplayer … with four different observation points 
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