If you’ve been frustrated by the Rage 2 call down Ecopod bug then you’ve come to the right place. Players have reported that the handscanner isn’t working for them during this early Ground Control mission, and we imagine you’re one of them. Find out if there’s a fix for the Rage 2 call down Ecopod bug with our help.
Rage 2 Call Down Ecopod Bug | Handscanner not working
The Rage 2 call down Ecopod bug takes place during the Ground Control mission which occurs early on in the game. Threads such as this Steam community forum and Bethesda forum ones have explained what the issue is, and it’s affecting quite a few players.
You’re supposed to open up the Ecopod that lands outside using the handscanner in front of you after you’ve called it down. However, players are finding that the handscanner is locked and they can’t open the Ecopod to progress the mission forward.
A similar issue involves the cutscene that plays after you call down the Ecopod from the Earth’s atmosphere. Players watch the animation as the Ecopod drops down to Earth but can’t progress to the outside world as the door, of the building they’re in, remains locked. With no new waypoint to move the mission on, players are being left with the thankless task of starting the game all over again.
Rage 2 Call Down Ecopod Bug | Is there a fix?
Nope, there’s no official Rage 2 call down Ecopod bug fix that will resolve the problem for you. Bethesda must be aware of it, especially if the issue has been posted on its official forums. As of right now though, there’s been nothing from the game’s publisher to state that it’s looking into it.
Your only option, and it’s an annoying one at that, is to start a new game and hope it isn’t bugged on your next playthrough, or hope you have a manual save from a few missions back. It’s that or sit around and wait for a patch to come out that fixes the problem.
PC Platforms
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The PC Platform Puzzle | Digital Distribution in 2019
Gamers are spoiled for choice in 2019 when it comes to digital storefronts. While there are definitely pros and cons to each storefront, it can be daunting to shop if you're just browsing. Here is the landscape of digital games on PC in 2019. -
Steam
The longtime default champion of the category, Valve's Steam won over consumers with amazing sales, vast selection, and indie curation. While things have been rough the past few years for the original distributor, it's safe to say that Valve will do whatever it takes to stay competitive, bar hiring a few support people. -
Epic Games Store
Created with the help of Fortnite's immeasurable success, the EGS has hit the ground running by securing a range of highly desirable PC exclusives like Metro Exodus and The Divison 2. While some frown upon these tactics, there's no denying that Epic's generous financials towards developers is shaking things up. -
GOG
Formally known as Good Old Games, GOG is known for offering older titles in addition to newer indie releases, all without any DRM. It is also the driving force behind re-releases of many retro titles that would be lost to time otherwise. Most recently, GOG teamed with Blizzard to bring back the original Diablo. -
Origin
EA's Origin is a long time Steam alternative that offers EA's lineup and a host of select third-party titles. Mainly focused on selling you an Origin Access subscription nowadays, it is a feature-rich platform that only lacks in a robust selection of games. -
Blizzard Battle.net
The home of Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Starcraft 2 recently became the home of Call of Duty as well. Activision is taking a new approach with Blizzard's PC launcher, and only time will tell if future Activision products also make the jump to Battle.net exclusivity. -
Bethesda.net
Bethesda's play at digital distribution has been a half step at best. While Fallout 76 is the first game of note to live exclusively on the platform, not many really want to play that at all. The rest of Bethesda's catalog is available, but many prefer to wait for a sale elsewhere than get in on another launcher. -
Uplay
Ubisoft's launcher is the home for every Ubisoft release, but they're not bound to the store. Unlike most places, Ubisoft sells its games everywhere, even if you have to launch Uplay after you hit play anyway. It also carries a limited array of third-party games in case you're interested. -
Itch Io_
itch.io is a completely open marketplace where anyone can publish with almost no restrictions. This used to give it a unique place in the market, but now it carries on thanks to its pro-indie messaging and low-fi atmosphere. If you want to play something extremely experimental, itch is for you. -
Kartridge
One of the newest storefronts around, Kartridge is the premium game store from Kongregate. It has a large selection of indie games big and small and a few interesting features regarding achievements. Kartridge hasn't made a huge splash, although it is planning to secure some exclusives in the near future. -
Discord
The popular chatting app has several ways to sell players games. They have a Nitro subscription service that comes with their premium options and consists of older PC gems. They've also recently announced that developers will be able to sell directly to their fans via official channels very soon.
