Dead Rails hides a ton of secrets behind its creepy, chaotic world — and one of the wildest is the Secret UFO Easter Egg, also known as the Secret UFO Challenge that is updated in the recent Easter Update with Eggslinger class. It’s not something you’ll stumble into by accident. You’ll need to do some serious item hunting, fight rare enemies, and explore some strange places. Here’s the full breakdown on how to complete it.
Guide to Unlock the UFO Easter Egg in Dead Rails
1. Find the Strange Mask in the Monastery
Your first objective is to reach the Sterling Town. There’s a blocked-off section of the cave there, and to get past it, you’ll need dynamite. Use it to blast the blockage and access the hidden area where you can collect the Strange Mask — an essential item to get this secret started.
2. Get the Vampire Knife at the Castle
Next up, travel to the Castle and locate the Vampire Knife. This weapon isn’t just for show — it’s a required item for the final ritual. You’ll also need to work at the Vampire Castle for a bit, which may be tied to unlocking the knife or progressing the event.
3. Collect Tesla Lab Items: Lightning Rod, Portal, and Brain Energy
After the Castle, make your way to the Tesla Lab. You’ll need to gather three specific items from here:
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Lightning Rod
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Portal
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Brain Energy
These are critical components used in activating the UFO ritual later on, so make sure you don’t miss any of them.
4. Hunt and Kill a Unicorn
Now comes one of the trickiest parts: finding a Unicorn. These creatures are very rare spawns, so it might take time and a bit of luck. Once you manage to track one down, defeat it and keep the Unicorn item for the ritual setup.
5. Head to the 7000 Building and Move Right
With all your items collected, go to the 7000 building. From there, head continuously to the right side until you spot a Pyramid — this is the place where the UFO Easter Egg will be triggered.
6. Place the Required Items at the Pyramid
At the Pyramid’s center, place these items in the following order:
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Head in a Jar
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Strain Mask
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Unicorn
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Portal
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Vampire Knife
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Lightning Rod
As soon as all these are placed, the challenge will complete automatically, and a cutscene or event will begin.
Once the ritual is complete, a UFO will appear and start dropping different types of eggs. These can be picked up around the area, and collecting them gives you special rewards. This marks the end of the Secret UFO Challenge, but it also unlocks a fun bit of story content tied to the world of Dead Rails.
The Secret UFO Challenge in Dead Rails is a hidden side mission packed with rare items, mystery, and a touch of bizarre sci-fi. Between exploring dangerous places like the Castle and Tesla Lab, to tracking down a Unicorn, it’s one of the more challenging (and rewarding) Easter Eggs in the game. If you’re a completionist or just love uncovering secrets, make sure to add this to your Dead Rails to-do list. The payoff — both in story and loot — is well worth the effort.