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The Quarry is host to multiple characters stuck at a summer camp overnight with a monstrous menace lurking close by. Since there are multiple complex story paths overlapping based on player choice, keeping certain characters alive in The Quarry can be tougher than first expected.

Dylan is one of the nine camp counselors trying to survive the night, but lots of hazardous situations can result in dismemberment or death for the charming character. As such, players should use this guide to keep track of Dylan's risky moments and try to get The Quarry's best ending.

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Dylan's Fated Monster Encounter (Chapters 1 and 5)

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Dylan's charm manages to keep him safe from any immediate danger due to being cautious, but his first potential moment of jeopardy can be triggered by someone else's decision from Chapter 1. In order to reduce the risk of Dylan being attacked by the unmentionable horrors lurking in The Quarry, it is recommended for Abigail and Emma not to break into the lodge.

Since this is Abigail's first big choice, breaking into the hut and getting things seems like a good decision. However, this literally comes back to bite Dylan in Chapter 5 when he and Ryan are hiding out in the radio hut. Since the lodge has a broken door, the other counselors can sneak in and hide without issue, which causes the monsters to focus on the hut instead.

It is still possible to save Dylan if the monster bites his hand by using Ryan to amputate it before the infection spreads. This is best done by choosing the CONFIDENT dialogue option and then the CHAINSAW to successfully cut Dylan's arm off.

Assuming Dylan and Ryan manage to fend off the creature with the feedback loop, Dylan is saved for now and won't risk turning into a monster.

Dylan's Scrap in the Scrapyard (Chapter 9)

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The next time Dylan can be at risk of death is much later when investigating the scrapyard with Kaitlyn. After exploring the abandoned site and getting into the crane, Dylan will see a creature approaching them. It is vital that Dylan chooses to WARN KAITLYN at every opportunity.

Kaitlyn will get into the car and the monster will try to grab at her. To keep it at bay, Dylan should SOUND THE HORN since they are sensitive to high-pitched/loud sounds, then show him the business end of some flames when the player SMASHES the command button.

Be careful with this Quick-Time Event; failing it will result in Dylan getting killed. Completing the QTEs will keep Dylan safe, but protecting Kaitlyn can also be done by DROPPING THE CAR onto the monster before it can attack her. This results in the car being rendered useless, but Dylan is safe for the rest of the night.

All characters in The Quarry can be killed and rescued in different ways, which adds to the tense exploration and complex choices overlapping. Concepts like this are what keep players coming back to the cinematic horror experience by Supermassive Games.

The Quarry is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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