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All Conditions in Pacific Drive and how to deal with them

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It's very important to check what conditions are active at a Junction as it can affect your chances of survival and loosing all of your tools and materials you have collected. If you want to avoid that check out all Conditions in Pacific Drive and how to deal with them.

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How to deal with all Pacific Drive Conditions

Conditions affect every junction you will go to, so you really need to stay prepared for anything that can happen. Especially with those that boost the Anomaly number or damage. Here's how to deal with all Pacific Drive Conditions.

Related: All Statuses in Pacific Drive and how to fix them

NOTE: This is still a work in progress as we add all the possible conditions, so stick with us to see the completed list!

IconConditionDescriptionTips
Perpetual StabilityUnless you activate a gateway, the Instability Storm will not be chasing youNone
Acid Devours FuelAcid damage that your car takes will deplete your fuelEquip Anticorrosive body parts to avoid getting acid damage
Anchor ObfuscationThe Anchors in this area won't show up properly on the mapUse the Anchor Radar to pinpoint the exact location
Anchor PartyAnchors are found in greater quantity hereLook for anchor spots on your ARC device to collect them all
Angry AbductorsAbductors are more aggressive here and will keep chasing youKeep an eye out for green light and avoid driving under it
Anomalous CloudsWeather hazard anomalies like the various Squall and Left-Right are more likely to appearWatch out where you are driving, keep an eye on the ARC device to see where the Squalls are moving
Barely PluggedIf you take an Anchor, you will cause an Atmospheric shift and activate the Instability StormIf you take an Anchor, be ready to head straight for a gateway or exit
Battery SappingAll battery usage will be much higher, causing your battery to run out of charge fasterBring along Battery Jumper or Plasma Charger to restore your battery as needed
Belligerent BubblegumThere are more Bubblegum Buddies in this area and they are more aggressiveUse the LIMpulse to ward off sticky Bubblegum tentacles
Concussive BlastsExplosive damage is strong enough to bypass your car defensesEquip armored car parts, try not to hit any explosive Anomalies and don't stick around for too long
Corrosive DownpoursCorrosive Squalls are more common hereUse Anticorrosive panels, doors and bumper to avoid acid damage
Corrosive WaterwaysRivers and lakes in this area will deal massive corrosive damageUse Lead-Plated panels, doors, and bumpers to protect against corrosive damage, and avoid driving through any bodies of water
Dense AcidAcid in this area causes greater damage to the carEquip anticorrosive body parts to reduce the amount of acid damage
Disruptive DischargeElectrical discharge will damage your battery and cause quicker drainPack Battery Jumpers and Electrician's Kits; avoid using headlights if you can
Curious FragilityThe car will take more damage if you hit itDrive carefully and make sure to bring all repair tools
Concussive BlastsExplosions can break through defensesBring along plenty of Repair Putty or a Blowtorch to make repairs as you go
Eerie DarknessThis junction is even darker than normalUse your headlights and bring Battery Jumpers to recharge your battery
Especially EruptiveEruptive anomalies like the Shaker are more common and more dangerousWatch out where you are driving; don't stay in one place for too long
Exhausting ExplosionsExplosion damage drains fuel and battery reservesMake sure to stock up on fuel in your Fuel Cans and bring along Battery Jumpers or Plasma Chargers for the road
Fuel EvaporationFuel drains much faster than usualFill your gas cans with fuel before heading into this junction so you can be prepared, and look for abandoned cars that you can refill with
Gusts and GalesThis area is subject to more high windsDrive slower to keep the control of your car as much as possible
Light Ambient RadiationThe air will be more harmful to you while outside of your vehicleWear radiation protective gear made on the Outfitting Station
Harmful to HumansHumans will feel harmful effects driving or on footWear protective gear made on the Outfitting Station
Heavy FogThe fog is so heavy you can barely see in front of youTurn on your headlights and bring in Battery Jumpers to recharge
Intense RadiationThe Hot Dust Anomaly causes more radiation damage in this areaUpgrade your car with Lead-plated parts; wear outfits that increase radiation resistance
Magnified ExplosionsExtremely powerful explosions that are likely to damage your car even with upgradesDrive slow, try to avoid touching any explosive Anomalies, upgrade your car with the Armored body parts
Malfunctioning MessMagnetic interference will be messing up with your car, turning on your wipers, honking your car, etc.Get out of this area quickly
Malfunctions MagnifiedAnomalies like Left-Right will cause even more malfunctions in this areaKeep your eyes out for any malfunction Anomalies and try to steer clear of them. Bring Repair Putty as they will slam you into trees or cars.
Meteorite MedleyMeteors continuously fall in this areaProtect your car with durable parts, look out for falling anomalies, and bring repair items
No Second ChancesIf you die here and lose your items, you won't be able to come back and pick them upPack First Aid Kits, Canned Food and all Repair tools
Overcharged ElectricityAll electrical damage is increasedGet upgrades for both yourself and the car body that decrease electrical damage
Pernicious PickpocketsAnomalies like the Pickpocket will steal your things even more in this areaTry to look out for any Anomalies that steal (Abductor, Pickpocket, Bubblegum Buddy) and avoid their range.
Puncture ProbabilityThere are more Anomalies that damage your tires, like the Spike PuddleUpgrade to the Puncture-proof tires; bring Sealing Kits with you
Shocking SpeedYou will be hit by surprising speed boostsAvoid hitting Anomalies; drive slow so the speed boost isn't too big
Something's Moving...There are a lot of tourists creeping amongst the treesDon't stay in this junction for too long and avoid going into the forest
Spark SurgeSpark Towers are more common and more dangerousAvoid driving too close to the tours, equip insulated body parts
Swift StormThe Instability Storm is more likely to appear and will close down quickerGet out of this area as soon as you can
The Gravity of the SituationAnomalies affecting low gravity like the Airstrip are more common hereAvoid going through these anomalies; if you can't, dry slowly through them
The WarrensBunny Anomalies are jumping all over the placeSwerve at the last moment to avoid them sticking to your car;
use Impact Hammer to get them off the car
Touch and GoAnomalies that boost your speed when you touch them are more common hereDrive slower to avoid hitting any Anomalies
Torn ApartStrong explosions occur, capable of shaking parts off your carBring backup parts and equip more durable parts before heading here
TurncoatThe one you trust the most, the car, will turn against you.Be prepared for the car doing whatever it wants and try to stay in control
Underground MischiefBurrowing anomalies like the Bollard are more active hereWatch out where you are driving; don't stay in one place for too long
Violent VoltageThe electrical discharges will go past car defenses due to high volategeEquip the insulated body parts; wear outfits that protect you from car damage; keep an electrician's kit on you
Virulent AcidThe acid is more likely to damage your car even with upgraded anticorrosive partsEquip all anticorrosive parts, watch out for acidic Anomalies and get through the Junction quickly before the damage is too great

If your car is causing you trouble, read How to fix Car Quirks with the Tinker Station in Pacific Drive on Pro Game Guides.


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