HUSH They can hear extraction: Exits, Evac Posts, and Escape Steps
HUSH They can hear extraction requires reaching a green roadside post, pressing E to summon the evac truck, and typing EXTRACT at the vehicle terminal before the timer expires. Escaping secures carried gear, awards a skill point, and preserves stash-bound loot.
HUSH They can hear extraction requires reaching a green roadside post, pressing E to summon the evac truck, and typing EXTRACT at the vehicle terminal before the timer expires. Escaping secures carried gear, awards a skill point, and preserves stash-bound loot.
Locating Evacuation Points
Surviving a raid depends on identifying escape routes before your inventory fills up. Opening the paper map with M reveals green WAY OUT markers placed around the territory. Common surface exits include North Gate, The Farm Track, Old Town Metro, Helipad, and Rail Tunnel.
Planning your movement toward these zones early prevents panic when raid timers run low. A survivor carrying a half-filled backpack close to an active post stands a better chance of survival than a player stranded deep in town with full pockets.
The Extraction Terminal Sequence
Reaching an exit marker does not trigger an immediate escape. Players must manually initiate the departure sequence at the roadside extraction post:
- Approach the roadside call post and press E to activate Call Extraction.
- Monitor surroundings while the beacon lamp turns red and the countdown runs down, which lasts roughly 72 seconds.
- Step inside the EVAC truck once the vehicle arrives and comes to a complete halt.
- Interact with the cargo terminal by holding E on Type Extract, then confirm the prompt.
Completing the terminal input triggers the departure notice, displaying the message that doors are shutting. The screen confirms your survival with a victory banner and awards one skill point for the character build.
Managing Sound While Evacuating
Monsters in Stillwater hunt strictly by audio cues, making the evac beacon dangerous. Calling the transport generates sound that alerts nearby wanderers to converge on the pickup area.
Monitoring the HUD decibel gauge helps players evaluate exposure. Standing or walking outdoors produces roughly 52 dB, whereas using crouch reduces movement noise to roughly 33 dB indoors. Vehicle engines spike sound output up to 81 dB, pulling infected creatures from wide ranges. Understanding these sound mechanics keeps the extraction zone manageable while the clock counts down.
Extraction Options and Risk Evaluation
Choosing how to reach and hold an escape route depends on group size, current inventory value, and nearby enemy density.
| Evacuation Method | Best Used When | Cost or Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Roadside Post | Escaping quietly on foot from outer districts | Holding ground near the beacon for over a minute |
| Hotwired Transport Route | Crossing large distances with distant exits | High audio signature of 81 dB alerting roaming mobs |
| Underground Bunker Hatch | Evading surface packs during street lockdown | Possessing the specific lettered access code for the door |
Taking a vehicle cuts travel time across open roads, but passengers need their seat belts fastened with B to prevent ejection during sudden impacts.
Securing Your Haul at Base
Reaching safety protects everything collected during the run from the standard death penalty, which strips all backpack contents, primary weapons, and secondary firearms upon death. Only items kept in the dedicated safe pocket survive a fatal run.
Once inside the home hub, clicking Store All transfers raid loot directly into the 150-slot base stash. Players can then visit HUSH Supply to sell loot directly from stash storage, converting surplus tools, chemicals, and code slips into spending credits for future raids.