All Anomalies in Pacific Drive and How to deal with them

Going on excursions in Pacific Drive can be deadly. If you're not accidentally getting your car stuck, then you're undoubtedly running into bizarre anomalies. The anomalies can be unpredictable, but there are ways you can deal with them. Here are some solutions!

Pacific Drive All Anomalies - How to defend against them

Each Anomaly has a different effect and conditions throughout each junction. While some can be relatively harmless, others can leave your car destroyed. We have a list of all the anomalies for you below and all the details on how to defend against them.

NOTE: This is a work in progress, and we are still continuing to add all of them, so stick with us to see the completed list!

Birds

The bird's anomaly is a very mysterious occurrence that doesn't have much effect on the environment. It's so evasive that we didn't even have time to snap a picture of it, but we were lucky enough to catch it with our scanner while scanning another anomaly simultaneously.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Randomly fly overhead	- Damp Forest - Blistering Woods - The Mires - The Scorch	No threat

Pacemaker

Similar to the Transmuter, the Pacemaker will take some of your materials and turn it into a different material. However, with the Pacemaker, unless you get the correct formula, you won't get any materials back. So far, I got Fabrics from Electronics, and Tree Candy from Plasma. Keep in mind that this Anomaly will stop working after several attempts.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Transforms materials into new materials	- Damp Forest - Blistering Woods - The Mires - The Scorch - Smokestacks	Use it to get specific materials like Tree Candy

Beating Heart

This is one of the most helpful of the anomalies because rather than attempting to destroy you, it is actually beneficial for you. It resembles the Matter Regenerator that you can install in your garage: a tree-like structure with built-in speakers and vibrant green light.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Repairs damaged parts of your car	- Damp Forest - Blistering Woods - The Mires - The Scorch - Smokestacks	Drive close to it to receive repairs

Corrosive Squall

Acid rain is no joke, especially not when you're outside of your safe vehicle. Your car can withstand some of it, but ensure you protect it better with Lead-Plated parts that are extra durable against radiation. You can see a Squall setting in on the map, but you can't recognize which one until you are in it.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Storm of acid rain	- The Mires - The Scorch	Protect your car with Lead-Plated parts

Electromagnetic Squall

Your car will be going haywire as you go through this storm. It will be honking, the wipers will go off and it will start going in its own direction. Try to drive slow to keep as much control on it as you can so you can reach an exit.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Car systems malfunctioning	- Blistering Woods	Drive slower

Seismic Squall

Keep driving! No ground is safe as Bollard after Bollard spring to the top, trying to damage your car and flip it over. It managed to flip me over and I could barely get out of it as it still focused on getting my car. Definitely one of the more annoying Squalls.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Bollards more active in this area	- Damp Forest - The Scorch - Smokestacks	Don't stay in one place for too long

Meteorite Squall

It's not rain that falls during this storm it's Fallen Firmament. And there are a lot of them. They bring heavy radiation with them so don't venture out too much unless you have better clothes.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Fallen Firmament is more active in this area	- Smokestacks - Red Spires	Try to escape the storm as fast as possible to avoid getting damaged by falling objects and radiation.

Hurricane Squall

Similar to the Electromagnetic Squall, this one will cause you to lose control of the car. With the Hurricane Squall, you will be shoved and turned around by high gusts of wind. They can veer you right into other dangerous Anomalies like the Tourists, so try to keep as much control of the car as you can.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Strong gusts of wind will be shoving your car around	- Damp Forest - Blistering Woods - The Mires	Drive slow to keep control of the car

Rotten Egg

This strange acid goop comes in all different shapes and sizes. It is an explosion of radiation that will do hefty damage to your car or you if you're standing too close.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Explodes on the ground, sticks to variety of surfaces including your car	- The Mires - The Scorch	Protect your car with Lead-Plated parts, avoid coming in contact with it

Tour Bus

If you thought Tourists were dangerous when you hit them, then be prepared for a whole group of them. The Tour Bus is a much larger display of Tourists all packed together in the shape of two outstretched hands and will deliver a much larger explosion if collided with. If you explode them with a Road Flare (at a safe distance from you or your car), they will drop one or two Thermosap Crystals.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Can appear around the area unexpectedly, explodes on contact	- Smokestacks - Red Spires	Equip your car with armored panels, doors and bumpers; avoid running into them or touching them, use flares to destroy them from afar

Bollard

The Bollards are giant pillars of earth that shoot up from the ground randomly, sending your car flying if you happen to be on top of it when it erupts.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Erupts out of the ground at random moments	- Damp Forest - Blistering Woods - The Scorch	Keep an eye out for shaking ground and don't stay in one spot too long

Related: How to deal with radiation damage in Pacific Drive

Tourist Trap

The Tourist Trap combines too anomalies into one monstrosity. It will erupt out of the ground like a Bollard when you least expect it, but is packed with Tourists that will still blow up on impact with you or your car.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Erupt from the ground and explodes on contact	- Smokestacks - Red Spires	Avoid running into them or touching them, use flares to destroy them from afar

Ticking Tumbler

This tricky glowing red cube may appear like a Thermosap Crystal from afar, but it will blow up in your face up close. It works just like any other bomb but can actually chase you around the map, making it much more of a challenge to avoid. You can pick it up, but be sure to throw it away quickly. These Anomalies can also transform into Explosives crates, so be careful when you are opening them, or you might get a bombastic surprise.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Chases after you and explodes like a bomb	- Smokestacks - Red Spires	Keep your distance; shoot them with a flare pick them up and throw them away from you quickly to explode them

Shaker

Shakers are sneaky anomalies to dodge because they aren't as obvious as some of the others. They appear in a glowing yellow color, almost like cracks in the ground. Don't be fooled by their lowkey appearance but they can still pack a punch.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Blasts out hot corrosive slime that can propel you into the air	- Damp Forest - Bistering Woods - The Mires - The Scorch - Smokestacks	Avoid driving on top of them; use Jump Jacks

Moldy Balloon

Oh, look, a lovely floating balloon... except this is a balloon made out of pure acid. This blob of green flies all around the air, spraying acid everywhere in its path.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Deals radiation damage when it comes in contact with you or your car and sprays acid through the air	- The Scorch	Protect your car with Lead-Plated parts

Cough Box

The Cough Box is a cloud of bubbling green toxins; if that isn't any indication to stay away from it, I don't know what is. Your car will take heavy radiation damage when inside it, and if you dare to step foot in it without your vehicle, you will quickly regret it as your health drains.

Icon	Effect	Locations	Solutions
	Gives off radiation damage when inside of it	- The Mires -