Episode 3: Turnover - Complete Walkthrough
Release Date: October 29, 2025 | Duration: 3-4 hours | Difficulty: Medium
⚠️ CRITICAL EPISODE - Contains PERMANENT ROMANCE CHOICE ⚠️
Episode Overview
Episode 3 “Turnover” is the most critical episode for story branching. It contains the permanent romance decision that cannot be changed and determines which endings are available in Episode 8.
🚨 THE PERMANENT ROMANCE CHOICE 🚨
When It Happens
Approximately 1-2 hours into Episode 3, during a pivotal character interaction scene.
Your Three Options
Option 1: Romance Blonde Blazer
- Locks You Into: Blonde Blazer romance ending path
- Ending Access: Romance Blonde Blazer + Identity variants
- Relationship Type: Professional becomes personal, power couple
- Requirements: Relationship 7+ recommended
- Best For: Players who enjoy authority romance, professional partnership
Option 2: Romance Invisigal
- Locks You Into: Invisigal romance ending path
- Ending Access: Romance Invisigal + Identity variants
- Relationship Type: Redemption and trust-based romance
- Requirements: Relationship 7+ recommended
- Best For: Players who enjoy redemption arcs, vulnerability themes
Option 3: No Romance
- Locks You Into: Team Unity OR Solo Leader paths
- Ending Access: Team Unity, Solo Leader + Identity variants
- Relationship Type: Professional relationships only
- Best For: Players focused on gameplay or non-romantic endings
⚠️ WARNING
THIS CHOICE CANNOT BE UNDONE
To change your romance choice, you must:
- Reload a save from before the choice
- Restart from Episode 3
- Start a new playthrough
Save before this choice if you want flexibility!
Story Guide
Coupe’s Past Emerges
The Trust Question
Coupe’s former crew is rumored to be active. Team questions Coupe’s loyalty.
CHOICE: Trust Coupe
Option A: Trust Him
- Impact: Coupe remains loyal and effective
- Relationship: +10 with Coupe
- Missions: Coupe available for all missions
- Story: Team unity strengthened
Option B: Doubt Him
- Impact: Coupe becomes distant
- Relationship: -10 with Coupe
- Missions: Coupe less effective, may refuse some missions
- Story: Team tension increases
Recommendation: Trust Coupe for best outcomes
Torrance Pier Incident
Major Emergency: Multiple civilians at risk, high-stakes scenario
Strategy Choice
Aggressive Assault:
- Higher risk, faster resolution
- Potential civilian casualties
- Requires Combat 5+ heroes
- Success Rate: 70-80%
Tactical Approach:
- Safer, slower resolution
- Minimal casualties
- Requires Intellect 4+ and Combat 4+
- Success Rate: 85-95%
Recommendation: Tactical Approach with Invisigal + Malevola + Punch Up
Missions Guide
Mission Difficulty Spike
Episode 3 missions require stats 4-5 minimum for success.
Mission 1-2: Standard Emergencies
Requirements: Combat 4, Charisma 3 Recommended: Prism + Invisigal Success Rate: 85%+
Mission 3: Torrance Pier (Critical)
Requirements: Combat 5, Intellect 4, Vigor 4 Recommended: Invisigal (Combat), Malevola (Int), Punch Up (Vigor) Success Rate: 90%+ with full team Failure Consequences: Civilian deaths, team morale loss
Mission 4-7: Simultaneous Emergencies
First Major Test: 4-5 missions at once
Priority System:
- High Priority: Civilian lives, story missions
- Medium Priority: Property damage, standard emergencies
- Low Priority: Minor incidents (acceptable to fail)
Rotation Strategy:
- Deploy Tier 1 heroes to high priority
- Deploy Tier 2 heroes to medium priority
- Use Phenomenon for low priority (2-second cooldown)
- Accept 1-2 failures if necessary
Hero Development
Stat Goals for Episode 3
Core Heroes (Must have):
- Invisigal: Combat 5, Mobility 4
- Prism: Charisma 5, Combat 5
- Malevola: Intellect 5, Charisma 4
- Punch Up: Vigor 5, Combat 4
- Coupe: Combat 5, Mobility 4
Roster: 6-8 viable heroes
XP Farming
Continue Invisigal Wolf Pack strategy:
- Deploy solo on Combat 4 missions
- Doubles team XP
- Level 1-2 times this episode
Critical Preparation
Before Starting Episode 3
Save Your Game: Create manual save before episode starts
Decide Romance Path: Know which choice you’ll make
Hero Readiness:
- 6+ heroes at level 5+
- Core stats at 5+
- Relationships with romance interests at 7+
During Episode 3
Before Romance Choice:
- Create another save
- Verify desired relationship is 7+
- Confirm you’re ready to commit
After Romance Choice:
- Continue building chosen relationship
- OR focus on team building if no romance
Choices Impact Matrix
| Choice | Immediate Impact | Long-Term | Ending Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Blonde Blazer | Professional tension | Power couple dynamic | Blazer endings only |
| Romance Invisigal | Team curiosity | Redemption story | Invisigal endings only |
| No Romance | Team respect | Leadership focus | Unity/Solo endings |
| Trust Coupe | Team unity +10 | Loyal ally | All missions |
| Doubt Coupe | Team tension -10 | Distant member | Reduced effectiveness |
Episode 3 Completion Checklist
- Make romance choice (saved beforehand)
- Complete Torrance Pier mission successfully
- Handle Coupe trust situation
- Complete 5-7 missions with 80%+ success
- Manage first 4+ simultaneous emergencies
- Level core heroes to 6+
- Build chosen relationship to 8+ (if romance)
- Understand your ending path
Preparation for Episode 4
Episode 4 is mission-heavy (most missions in game)
Requirements:
- 8+ viable heroes
- Stats 5+ on core heroes
- Perfect cooldown rotation
- Phenomenon available for spam
- Accept strategic failures
Relationship Maintenance:
- Continue nurturing romance (if chosen)
- Build team relationships for Unity path
- Maintain Coupe trust
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