Duet Night Abyss structures its main story across named chapters with a clear, linear order. You’ll start in the Prologue, move through Noctoyager Chapter 1, switch tracks to Twilight Chapter 1, and then roll into Noctoyager Chapter 2.
| Chapter | Main quests |
|---|---|
| Prologue | Escape the Purgatorio Island; Burial Ground of Time; Whispers of the Sands |
| Noctoyager Chapter 1 | The Reborn; The Art of Survival; Crystallo of Stella; The Secret Behind the Door; Prey VS Hunter; On the Eve of Bloom; In the Depths of Winter; A Bouquet for a Maiden; On a Gentle Breeze |
| Twilight Chapter 1 | Beyond the Sands; A Vibrant Heart; Guns and Vines; The Overlookers; Dead or Alive; The Judgment Day |
| Noctoyager Chapter 2 | The Lost Child; Shadows of Dread |
These quests are completed in order within each chapter. When you finish Noctoyager Chapter 1’s chain, the story opens the path forward and introduces the next arc.
Prologue — mission list
| Quest | Notes |
|---|---|
| Escape the Purgatorio Island | Introductory beats: leave the cave, descend to the village, recover weapons, fend off early threats. |
| Burial Ground of Time | Continues the setup for the dual-protagonist narrative. |
| Whispers of the Sands | Prologue finale; completing this pushes you into Noctoyager Chapter 1. |
Noctoyager Chapter 1 — mission list
| Quest | What to expect |
|---|---|
| The Reborn | Early systems gate appears here. Progress pauses until you unlock Forging via a specific side quest (details below). |
| The Art of Survival | Investigation and chase segments across alleys, rooftops, and sewers; several required NPC dialogues. |
| Crystallo of Stella | Travel sequence sending you from Icelake toward Glevum Pit. |
| The Secret Behind the Door | Story advancement; complete in sequence. |
| Prey VS Hunter | Story advancement; complete in sequence. |
| On the Eve of Bloom | Story advancement; complete in sequence. |
| In the Depths of Winter | Story advancement; complete in sequence. |
| A Bouquet for a Maiden | Story advancement; complete in sequence. |
| On a Gentle Breeze | Chapter 1 finale; completing this sets you up for the next arc. |
Twilight Chapter 1 — mission list
| Quest | Notes |
|---|---|
| Beyond the Sands | Opens the Twilight track. |
| A Vibrant Heart | Part of the Twilight sequence; complete in order. |
| Guns and Vines | Story advancement within Twilight Chapter 1. |
| The Overlookers | Story advancement within Twilight Chapter 1. |
| Dead or Alive | Key late-chapter confrontation. |
| The Judgment Day | Twilight Chapter 1 finale. |
Noctoyager Chapter 2 — what’s on the board
| Quest | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Lost Child | Opens Noctoyager Chapter 2. |
| Shadows of Dread | Listed in the ongoing Chapter 2 set; details unfold as you progress. |
Expect additional missions to be added to Noctoyager Chapter 2 as the story expands.
Unlock Chapter 2 — the exact trigger
Chapter 2 doesn’t appear until you fully clear Noctoyager Chapter 1. The progression stopper happens early: during “The Reborn,” the main quest halts until you unlock the Forging system via a required side quest.
- Complete the side quest “The Wandering Luno” to activate Forging.
- Return to “The Reborn” after Forging is unlocked to resume the Chapter 1 chain.
From there, follow the mission order through “On a Gentle Breeze.” When the checklist for Noctoyager Chapter 1 is complete, the next arc opens and the path to Chapter 2 becomes available.
Common stall points to double‑check:
- Required NPC dialogues in “The Art of Survival” (speak to the alley contact, the rooftop witness, and the Asphodel handoff) can leave the tracker idle if you skip a conversation.
- If “The Reborn” won’t advance after reaching the Asphodel, you haven’t unlocked Forging yet—finish “The Wandering Luno.”
What story progression unlocks while you clear chapters
Pushing the main quests is not just about narrative. Key systems and repeatable content sit behind story gates. Finishing the Prologue and moving into Noctoyager Chapter 1 brings your core hub online, enables Forging, and sets up access to commission-style activities used for long‑term character and equipment growth. The game’s pacing encourages you to focus on the mainline first—there’s no stamina system pushing you to log in at specific times, and you can take the story at your own speed.
Chapter 1’s world tour — locations and flow
As you work through Noctoyager Chapter 1, you’ll loop through a consistent pattern of talk, track, traverse, then fight across a handful of anchor locations:
- Icelake: recurring departure point and waypoint hub.
- The Asphodel: frequent dialogue and mission handoff location.
- Silverpeace Square: early rendezvous with key characters.
- Rooftops and sewers: traversal‑heavy chase beats during “The Art of Survival.”
- Glevum Pit: the destination after you leave Icelake in “Crystallo of Stella.”
How to know you’re ready for Chapter 2
When “On a Gentle Breeze” is completed and every Noctoyager Chapter 1 mission is cleared—with Forging unlocked along the way—the story transitions toward Chapter 2. If the handoff doesn’t appear, revisit the side quest gate for “The Reborn” and make sure no required NPC conversation beats were missed in “The Art of Survival.”
That’s the current main quest layout. Finish the Prologue, methodically clear Noctoyager Chapter 1, and you’ll roll into the next arc with systems online, a broader roster, and a clear runway into Noctoyager Chapter 2. As new chapters land, expect more missions to slot into both Noctoyager and Twilight tracks.