“A Symbol of Unification” sits in the Celeste questline and unlocks through normal progression. You don’t need to grind side objectives or unlock anything special in advance—just keep moving through your current quests, and it will surface in sequence. The objective centers on a flag interaction that can be easy to overthink because the map guidance suggests a longer trek than necessary.


Where to go: Formicai Outpost (Dam Battleground)

When this quest is active, head to the Formicai Outpost in the Dam Battleground area. Treat the outpost itself as the destination rather than chasing a distant waypoint across the region. The core interaction you need to complete happens on-site within the outpost’s perimeter.

Expect resistance on approach. Clear a path into the outpost yard and establish a safe pocket so you have time to interact with the objective without getting interrupted.

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What the objective actually wants: the flag is closer than it looks

The on-screen guidance implies the flag is farther away than it really is. Don’t leave the outpost looking for a far-off icon. Once you’re inside Formicai Outpost, slow down and scan for the prompt tied to the flag objective. It’s within the outpost area—close enough that you’ll trigger the interaction without a long hike if you remain on-site.

Tip: If the distance counter keeps pulling you outward, ignore it for a moment and sweep the structures, central paths, and obvious interact points in the outpost. You’re looking for a short-range interaction prompt rather than a long-distance fetch.

Clean execution: quick sweep, then interact

  • Enter Formicai Outpost in Dam Battleground and secure a small, defensible spot.
  • Look for the flag interaction within the outpost grounds; the marker’s distance can be misleading.
  • When the interaction prompt appears, complete it to finish the objective.

If enemy pressure spikes mid-interaction, pull back, thin the remaining patrols, and try again from another angle inside the outpost.


Short checklist for “A Symbol of Unification”

Step What to do What confirms progress
Travel Reach Formicai Outpost in the Dam Battleground. Outpost name appears; interior structures and patrols are present.
Locate Stay inside the outpost; ignore long-distance pull from the marker. Close-range interaction prompt for the flag becomes visible.
Interact Trigger the flag interaction without leaving the outpost area. Objective completes and the quest updates in your log.

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

  • Chasing the waypoint past the outpost: The quest can read like a long run. Don’t leave Formicai Outpost—your target is already there.
  • Getting interrupted during the interaction: Clear immediate enemies first, then interact. Reposition inside the outpost if patrols keep collapsing on you.
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What unlocks the quest and what comes next

This quest appears as part of Celeste’s sequence and is reached by completing prior tasks in your log. Finish the flag interaction, and your questline will advance to the next step automatically. If it doesn’t update right away, give it a moment or move a short distance and reopen your quest log to refresh the state.


The fastest way to complete “A Symbol of Unification” is to trust the location, not the distance readout. Go to Formicai Outpost in the Dam Battleground, stay inside the perimeter, and trigger the nearby flag interaction. From there, continue through the Celeste quests and keep working your log—new steps will unfold as you play.