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Episode 2: Crossfire - Complete Walkthrough

Face the consequences of Episode 1 decisions. Navigate complex missions and deepen hero relationships.

By Walkthrough Team
Published: November 15, 2023
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
22 min read

⚠️ Spoiler Warning

This walkthrough contains detailed story information for Episode 2. Proceed with caution if you prefer blind playthroughs.

📋 Episode Overview

Episode Stats

  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Missions: 6 main, 3 optional
  • Key Decisions: 10 major choices
  • Unlockable Heroes: 2-3 (varies)

Episode Goals

  • Deal with Episode 1 aftermath
  • Face escalating threats
  • Build advanced team dynamics
  • Unlock new story paths

🔀 Path Divergence Notice

Episode 2 content varies significantly based on your Episode 1 decisions. This walkthrough covers both major paths:

Path A: Public Hero

If you prioritized the Bank Robbery in Episode 1. Focuses on public missions, media relations, and visible heroics.

Path B: Strategic Commander

If you prioritized the Underground Lab in Episode 1. Focuses on investigation, covert operations, and long-term strategy.

Act 1: Escalation

Choice #1: Team Expansion Strategy

Context:

The Chief approves expanding your team. You must decide what type of hero to recruit next.

Option A: Combat Specialist

Effect: Unlock "Warpath" hero (high strength, combat focus)
Best for: Action-heavy missions, direct approaches
Synergy: Pairs well with Titan and Blaze

Option B: Tech Expert

Effect: Unlock "Cipher" hero (high tech, hacking focus)
Best for: Stealth missions, information gathering
Synergy: Pairs well with Oracle and Shadow
✅ Recommended for Path B - Complements investigation focus

Option C: Support Specialist

Effect: Unlock "Medic" hero (healing, morale boost)
Best for: Reducing hero downtime, difficult missions
Unique: Can prevent hero injuries and trauma

Act 2: Main Missions

Note: Episode 2 contains 6 complex main missions with multiple approaches and outcomes. Each mission adapts based on your Episode 1 choices and available heroes. Detailed mission walkthroughs include optimal team compositions, hidden objectives, and relationship impacts for all major scenarios.

Act 3: Critical Decision Point

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CRITICAL CHOICE: Alliance or Independence

Context:

A powerful vigilante group offers an alliance. Your decision affects your independence, resources, and available endings in Episode 5.

Option A: Accept Alliance

Benefits: +15% resources, additional heroes available, backup support
Drawbacks: Some decisions require approval, restricted autonomy
Ending Path: Unlocks "United Front" endings

Option B: Maintain Independence

Benefits: Full autonomy, unique missions, respect from heroes
Drawbacks: Harder missions, limited backup, political pressure
Ending Path: Unlocks "Lone Wolf" endings

Episode Conclusion

Preparing for Episode 3

Episode 2 concludes with a major revelation about the city's criminal underworld. Your choices in this episode significantly impact the missions, heroes, and storylines available in Episodes 3-5.

Key Factors for Episode 3:
  • Your alliance decision (Independent vs. Allied)
  • Hero relationships and available roster
  • Department reputation level
  • Discovered storylines and plot threads
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