Venture into the mold-ridden district of Control Resonant with this walkthrough for 'The Park Resonant' mission. This guide details how to reach The Park, locate crucial map kits, and overcome the challenges within to eventually face the area boss, The Collective.
Reaching The Park
To access The Park from the Field Office in Central, first proceed through the building to the left of the office, north of the panopticon. Continue north until a wall of mold blocks your path. An opening to the right, through which you can enter The Park, may become accessible after defeating nearby enemies. Clear the mold enemies on the other side and take the elevator up into the FBC building that connects The Park to Central.
Navigate through this building, optionally speaking with the ranger for lore and collecting any items. Upon exiting, proceed forward and take a path to the left. You may encounter a research balloon to report to Zoe. To proceed, climb atop the adjacent buildings using their roofs to reach the top of the opposite wall. Dropping to the roof on your right will allow you to unlock the 'Park Valley' fast travel point.
It is worth noting that mold enemies may appear with a Skull Power Level, indicating they are significantly higher than your current level. If this occurs, consider increasing your Power Level through upgrades or completing other missions first. The fire ability unlocked during 'The Central Resonant' mission is highly recommended for combating mold due to its weakness to fire.
Navigating 'The Park Resonant' Mission
Once in The Park, prioritizing the unlocking of the area map is advised due to its complex layout. The main Map Kit radar is atop a building in the first section of The Park. Three additional radars are located on nearby buildings: one atop a building to the front-left of your entry point, another almost directly below the main Map Kit building (requiring a drop), and the final one on the outskirts of the pit area near the parking garage.
To reach the FBC Base, enter the parking garage on the right side of the pit, defeating mold enemies along the way. Proceed through the doors near the elevators to the road outside, then head right into the sewers. Follow the tunnel marked with an FBC sign, defeating any mold monsters encountered. Take the right-hand tunnel, then jump to a higher exit. Once out of the sewers, open the door directly ahead to create a shortcut. Take the left-hand path, eventually finding an office containing a scientist with background information and collectibles. Use platforms to reach the roof of this office, where further collectibles and a terminal await. Head to the higher section of the roof to speak with Underhill and pick up the 'Research Memo' collectible. Remember to unlock the 'FBC Base' fast travel point on this roof.
Locating and Consuming Mold
Before proceeding, it is recommended to create a shortcut by heading back down from the FBC Base roof, Shifting up the patterned road, taking the first left, and opening the blue doors on your right. This leads to the outskirts of Park Valley. Head to the pit in the center of Park Valley, jump to the bottom, and report the 'Mold-blocked entrance' to Zoe. Climb the mold wall to your left to find a piece of mold on a table near the respawn point. Consume this mold and report it to Zoe.
The Minimart Mold is southwest of Park Valley. Using the previously opened blue doors provides a direct route. Alternatively, backtrack to the FBC Base, head up the patterned wall, take the first left, and follow the road. Upon arrival near the minimart, defeat the mold creatures guarding its entrance, then enter and consume the mold.
The Pizzeria Mold is east of the minimart. Follow the road to the right of the minimart towards the FBC Base. Instead of heading north to the base, go south. On the lower level, opposite the road to the FBC Base, you'll find a mold road to the Pizzeria. Defeat the mold enemies, baiting them onto roofs or non-mold sections if possible. Climb onto the roofs to the right of the yellow mold to reach the Pizzeria and consume the mold.
The Gym Mold is located in the northern section of The Park, accessed via the parking garage. Head towards the factory in this area but do not enter. Instead, climb over the roof and drop down to the area below. Continue left until you reach an area with yellow mold. Defeat the mold monsters, then find a small opening near the yellow mold by staying low and heading forward if necessary. Inside is the gym, containing the Gym Mold.
Facing The Collective
After consuming all necessary mold, return to the Mold Gate. Interacting with it will open the path forward. Collect any items from the Health Upgrade Point chest and consider visiting The Gap for upgrades and to use any spare Talent Points before the boss battle.
Upon defeating The Collective, 'The Park Resonant' mission concludes, rewarding players with 3,000 Source, a Reset Item, the Untapped Face Mask, one Talent Point, and The Park XP.