The latest Summer Update 2 in All Star Tower Defense X has introduced several new NPC missions, including a hidden secret quest and a developer mission. These missions are key if you’re looking to evolve units, earn special rewards, or simply explore everything the update has to offer. In this guide, we’ll go over the location and function of each major NPC quest introduced in this update, including how to access the secret and developer missions.
All New NPC Missions and Locations
1. Eren & Asta NPC Missions
You can find the mission-giving versions of Eren and Asta near the edge of the world map. These NPCs now offer Act 2 and Act 3 evolution missions, which are necessary for upgrading their respective units. Simply head to the outskirts, speak to them, and begin their quests. These are straightforward if you’ve got solid units and shouldn’t require extra help.
2. Asta Evolution NPC
For players wanting to evolve the 3-star Asta into a 4-star version, you’ll need to find the Asta NPC near the Outfits area. The quest is relatively easy and worth doing, especially since the 4-star Asta is a strong and viable option even mid-game.
How to Find the Developer Mission
The Developer Mission is a bit more involved. Start by going to the Trial area on the map. From there, follow these steps:
- Walk toward the back area where you see tall buildings with bells.
- You’ll notice a yellow cloud near those structures. Use shift + double jump or a mount to reach the cloud.
- Keep ascending from cloud to cloud and make your way up a giant plant structure.
- Continue climbing and jumping until you find another cloud and a ledge with an NPC on it.
Once you interact with this Developer NPC, you’ll receive a free emote and some gems as a reward. While not gameplay-changing, it’s a fun hidden quest worth doing.
Unlocking the Secret Guru Mission
This is the most complex of all missions in the update. Here’s how to unlock it:
1. Head to the Grand Elder Guru NPC.
2. Talk to him using this specific dialogue sequence:
- “Why can’t you stand up?”
- “Why are you so big?”
- “Can you unlock my potential instead of my units?”
- “What if I bring you food?”
3. He will then ask for 200 Hearty Ramen to unlock the secret mission.
You can collect Hearty Ramen by playing any Naruto story mode arc in the game. While farming 200 can be tedious, it’s the key to unlocking this mysterious hidden quest. Once you have all 200, go back to Guru, offer the ramen, and you’ll access the mission.
This summer update adds a lot of content for players who enjoy hunting down quests and exploring secret content. Whether you’re evolving units like Asta and Eren or climbing your way to a developer’s hidden perch, each NPC mission adds something new. The Guru secret quest stands out as the ultimate challenge, requiring serious grind time. But if you’re aiming for full completion, it’s more than worth it All Star Tower Defense X.