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11 Overview
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33 After completing the Yawn Up a Storm quest in the Withered Wasteland and reaching Great Trainer Rank, two gates unlock simultaneously: one leading to Bleak Beach (east of Withered Wasteland) and one leading to Rocky Ridges (northwest, inside a dark cave by the sea). You can explore both areas at the same time and progress their storylines simultaneously without any permanent consequences.
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55 Rocky Ridges Advantages
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77 BenefitDetailRollout moveBefriending Graveler teaches you the Rollout move, which provides faster movement and block-breaking throughout all areasSmelting FurnaceUnlocks the ability to convert ore into ingots, which are needed for advanced building recipesCookingUnlocks the cooking system through Chef Dente during the "Time to Party!" quest
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99 Bleak Beach Advantages
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1111 BenefitDetailIron Ore accessEarlier access to iron ore through both overworld debris destruction and trading nonburnable garbage to TrubbishSurf moveUnlocks the ability to traverse water areasRecycle specialtyTrubbish converts glass into iron ore and wastepaper into paperElectricityUnlocks the electricity system for powering items and utility poles
1212 Gate Locations
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1414 GateLocationDestinationEast GateEast of Withered Wasteland, near cliff areasBleak BeachWest GateWest side, inside a dark cave by the seaRocky Ridges
1515 Recommendation
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1717 There is no wrong choice. You can explore and develop both areas simultaneously once both gates are open. The choice comes down to gameplay preference:
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1919 Choose Rocky Ridges first if you want the Rollout move early for faster exploration and the Smelting Furnace for crafting.Choose Bleak Beach first if you want early access to iron ore and the electricity system.
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2121 Since you can progress both storylines at the same time with no penalties, many players simply alternate between the two areas. The game does not lock you out of either area after making your first visit.
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2323 Detailed Comparison
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2525 FeatureBleak BeachRocky RidgesKey NPCPeakychu (Illuminate), Mosslax (Eat), Smearguru (Paint)Chef Dente (Party), DJ Rotom (DJ)Moves LearnedSurf, Camouflage, Suck Up LiquidsStrength, RolloutImportant RequestBrighten Things Up (wake Mosslax, restore power)Time to Party! (increase mood, cook curry)CookingNo cooking unlocked hereUnlocks the entire cooking system via Chef DenteUnique MaterialsTwine, Sea Glass Fragments, SeashellsCave Mushrooms, Copper Ore, Limestone, IceNotable LocationS.S. Anne ruins (accessible after learning Surf)Fossil Museum (run by Gimmighoul)DifficultyModerate; requires solving the darkness/power puzzleModerate; requires navigating mine shafts and volcanic terrainApproximate Time4-6 hours for main quest4-6 hours for main quest
2626 Which Region First?
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2828 Both regions unlock after completing the Withered Wasteland Important Request. You can visit either one first, and neither locks you out of the other.
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3030 Choose Bleak Beach first if you want Surf early. Surf opens up water exploration across all regions and gives access to the S.S. Anne. Smearguru's Paint specialty lets you recolor furniture, which is useful for decorators.Choose Rocky Ridges first if you want cooking. Chef Dente unlocks the entire cooking system, which powers up your moves (Leafage, Water Gun, Cut, Rock Smash) through food buffs. Rollout is also the fastest terraforming tool and travel move in the game.For most players: Rocky Ridges first is recommended. Cooking and Rollout are more impactful for progression than Surf and Paint. However, both routes are viable and the difference is minor.