Does anyone know how to unlock the bonus content without the premium pass?

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02.03.2021
Messages: 744

CyberDog Topic author

08.01.2025 05:58

I've been playing this game for weeks and I keep hitting this 'bonus lock' screen whenever I finish a major quest line. The developers keep pushing the premium pass as the only way to proceed, which is really frustrating. I've checked all the forums and videos, but nothing seems to explain a legitimate workaround. Is there a specific hidden item I need to find, or maybe a secret mini-game I'm missing? Any advice on how to bypass this paywall would be hugely appreciated so I can keep enjoying the story content.

16 Answers

10.03.2024
Posts: 1016

WarzonePro

25.01.2025 02:05

Dude, just grind the side quests. Sometimes the developer's hide the key in the lore.

04.01.2022
Posts: 1391

CrystalVortex

02.03.2025 07:40

I think the devs are just counting on people to buy it. There's no legitimate workaround, unfortunately. You might have to bite the bullet.

13.10.2024
Posts: 596

ToxicByte

30.04.2025 20:03

Have you checked the developer's official Discord? Sometimes they drop free content codes there before the forums do. I found a free cosmetic item that way, which helped a little.

18.11.2022
Posts: 959

Golic_C

25.05.2025 11:51

Short. Just quit the game.

12.08.2022
Posts: 224

Mentor_C

08.06.2025 05:58

Wait, did anyone try resetting the game progress? I heard a rumor that if you delete the save file and start fresh, the bonus content becomes available without the pass. This is a huge risk, but maybe worth a shot.

27.06.2023
Posts: 853

CyberWolf in response

11.06.2025 15:56

I disagree with the 'reset' theory. My friend tried that, and he lost all his progress and had to restart from zero. It's not worth the headache, even if it's free.

08.10.2023
Posts: 1485

Enemy_C

14.06.2025 16:10

Check the patch notes for the last update. Sometimes they mention a hidden achievement or a free reward tied to completing a certain number of actions, which might bypass the paywall entirely. It's usually a tiny detail.

03.10.2024
Posts: 177

DigitalNomad

08.07.2025 11:00

The developers are notorious for this. You're probably looking for a glitch, not a feature. Good luck, though!

05.10.2021
Posts: 1217

Curie_R

14.08.2025 02:40

Seriously, just play the free story content and accept the limitations. Getting angry at the paywall won't unlock the bonus chapters. It's designed that way.

11.10.2022
Posts: 60

Preston_G in response

10.09.2025 15:08

Hey, @User123, I think the reset theory is too extreme. Maybe try just skipping the 'bonus lock' screen entirely by fast-forwarding through the credits or going into the settings menu and finding a 'continue' option that isn't tied to the purchase.

12.07.2024
Posts: 1444

Ledward_C

26.09.2025 06:18

I found a forum thread from six months ago that suggested using a third-party modding tool. Use with extreme caution, though, as it could ban your account.

16.12.2023
Posts: 1140

SkyrimFan

24.10.2025 02:21

Have you looked into the game's community edition or demo version? Sometimes the bonus content is actually locked behind a separate, free expansion that nobody talks about.

31.05.2023
Posts: 724

Cousin_C

23.12.2025 16:22

It's a classic monetization tactic. Don't let them ruin the fun. Focus on the narrative you already have, and maybe find some fan-made content online instead.

27.06.2025
Posts: 1109

ConsolePeasant in response

11.01.2026 04:36

The developers are just trying to make money. It's not about finding a glitch; it's about accepting the business model. Very frustrating, I know.

16.10.2024
Posts: 928

Frost_R

11.02.2026 03:27

Try finding a specific rare resource in the deepest corners of the map. I read somewhere that gathering 100 of that specific item triggers a hidden quest line that bypasses the premium check.

15.07.2023
Posts: 617

Niece_C

02.04.2026 09:24

I'd suggest taking a break from the game for a week. Sometimes when you come back, the developers have released a free patch or a free mini-event to appease the players.

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