“ | Beyond the barren wastes, the Vault of Knowledge awaits |
” |
–Golden Wasteland opening |
Golden Wasteland, often shortened to Wasteland, is a desolate land bathed in the fading glow of a once-mighty civilization. It is the fifth realm the player visits, being the first encounter with light-draining dark water. If the player is in contact with the water, their light begins to drain - similar to Rainfall. The light can be recharged by standing near a light source, or interacting with a friend. Golden Wasteland is separated into eight areas[2], with loading screens between them all. It can well be positioned as the second hardest realm, only after Eye of Eden. This is also a place where help can be extremely valuable.
Golden Wasteland holds 6 Regular Spirits and 14 Seasonal Spirits. Locations of all available Children of Light, which hold Winged Light, can be found of the Children of Light page.
Social Space[]
After leaving the Valley Temple, the player flies through the clouds, turns left and eventually lands in this area. The Social Space has a bonfire surrounded by two benches in the center, an Outfit Shrine to the left, and an entrance to the Nintendo Switch Area to the left as well. To the right is a port, acting as the entrance to Treasure Reef. Scattered around the whole space are Regular Spirits that have been relived in the current realm. There is a jump-off point onwards, where you are able to dive down to the Broken Temple area via the large tornado. There is a Map Shrine on the jump-off point.
In the Social Space, players can find:
Nintendo Switch Area[]
With the release of Sky on Nintendo Switch, thatgamecompany added a small playground area that takes on the character and play-style of Nintendo's Super Mario series of games, turning the camera to a stationary angle to mimic the 2D style of the early Super Mario games and featuring the iconic ? Blocks, Warp Pipes and other hallmarks of the Mario franchise.
The entrance of the area lies behind the Outfit Shrine (around the left-hand side), in the form of a pipe blocked by a Spirit Gate. A player needs either the red or blue cape from the Nintendo Pack in order to enter. As with other specialty capes, a person with the cape can lead players without the cape inside while holding hands with them. There is a red side and a blue side of the Spirit Gate to represent two Joycons, and you can only enter using the side that corresponds with the cape you are wearing.
Treasure Reef[]
“ | What lies beneath the water? |
” |
–Treasure Reef Opening |
Version 0.16.0 added an area for Season of Abyss to the Golden Wasteland; Treasure Reef. On the right of the social space, there will be a pier with a boat. Take the boat and sail through the dark cloud of Wasteland into a crystal clear water paradise. The Treasure Reef is home to multiple creatures and acts as the tutorial for the Diving Mechanic, where the player unlocks the feature. Note that the boat will display only if a player has progressed at least to Vault of Knowledge. The Treasure Reef lets players seek the mysteries and surprises that await in the sapphire depths of the reef.
In the Treasure Reef, players can find:
- 2 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 4 Seasonal Spirits (Anxious Angler,Ceasing Commodore,Bumbling Boatswain,Cackling Cannoneer)
Anxious Angler | ||
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Total: 228 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Ceasing Commodore | ||
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Total: 168 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Bumbling Boatswain | ||
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Total: 173 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Cackling Cannoneer | ||
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Total: 188 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Broken Temple[]
This is the area you land in after jumping into the tornado in the Social Space: a desolate landscape of crumbling walls and weathered structures. Here the player first encounters dark water, which drains the player's light when touched. This light can be recovered by surrounding braziers or by burning dark plants for their wax. Additionally, the player will have their second encounter with Crabs, and which will be continually encountered throughout Wasteland. The path to the Graveyard Entrance is available by walking or flying straight forward, passing near the broken temple structure. To the far right of the area is a pier hosting a boat that can take players to The Forgotten Ark.
In the Broken Temple area, players can find:
Frightened Refugee | ||
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Total: 23 + 8 + 1 |
Fainting Warrior | ||
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Total: 23 + 20 + 2 |
The Forgotten Ark[]
“ | What was covered in the sand? |
” |
–Forgotten Ark Opening |
The Forgotten Ark is a seasonal area added to the Golden Wasteland, introduced along with the Season of Enchantment in Patch 0.9.0. All the quests, spirits, and activities can be found in this area. To enter The Forgotten Ark, after landing in the Broken Temple area, explore the right-hand side of the map. There you will find a pier and a boat. Sit and meditate on the boat, and it will take you to the new area. Note that this area is also accessible via a Wind Path tunnel added during Season of Flight after completing Flight Quest #3, within the clouds to the right of the ark. In The Forgotten Ark, find colored lights to revitalize the area and the spirits. For more information, see here.
In The Forgotten Ark, players can find:
- 2 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 6 Seasonal Spirits (Nodding Muralist,Indifferent Alchemist,Crab Walker,Scarecrow Farmer,Snoozing Carpenter,Playfighting Herbalist)
Nodding Muralist | ||
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Total: 77 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Indifferent Alchemist | ||
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Total: 167 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Crab Walker | ||
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Total: 115 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Scarecrow Farmer | ||
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Total: 89 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Snoozing Carpenter | ||
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Total: 112 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Playfighting Herbalist | ||
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Total: 195 + 10 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Graveyard Entrance[]
Graveyard Entrance, referred to as 'First Krill Area' by the community, is combined with the next area, Graveyard, in-game. However, for reading simplicity they have been split into two areas for this article. The area is surrounded by gigantic walls and pillars corroded to time. Familiar structures can be seen, similar to the one in the Forest Temple. The Graveyard Entrance serves as the player's first encounter with Dark Dragons, a formidable opponent that players are recommended to avoid. Being seen and hit by one causes the player to lose 1-6 Winged Light and have their light extinguished. The Winged Light can be recollected for a short time after they drop, but it is generally difficult to do so alone.
In the Graveyard Entrance, players can find:
Courageous Soldier | |
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Total: 9 + 64 + 8 Constellation completion only: 9 + 19 + 2 |
Saluting Protector | ||
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Total: 145 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Graveyard[]
Once the player has made it past the first Dark Dragon in the Graveyard Entrance, a slope leads them into the lower swamp, the Graveyard. The area is teeming with Dark Dragons and Crabs, surrounded by gigantic bones emerging from the unnatural landscape. It is recommended to remain vigilant and cautious in this area, as attacks from Dark Dragons can be devastating. In addition to the dark creatures, it's also filled with Dark Plants, with a large one in the center requiring multiple players to burn. Beware while burning this, as it is in the middle of a Dark Dragon's path.
To continue onwards, move straight ahead, towards where streaks of wind can be seen leading to the next area: Battlefield. Alternatively, the player can enter the Crab Fields via a pipe near the beginning slope blocked by a Spirit Gate requiring one Regular Spirit from Wasteland to have been relived, or through an entrance to the far right, also blocked by a Spirit Gate with the same requirements.
In the Graveyard, players can find:
- 4 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 1 Regular Spirit (Stealthy Survivor)
- 2 Seasonal Spirits (Pleaful Parent,Respectful Pianist)
Stealthy Survivor | |
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Total: 9 + 205 + 16 Constellation completion only: 9 + 55 + 4 |
Pleaful Parent | ||
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Total: 195 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Respectful Pianist | ||
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Total: 162 + 13 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Crab Fields[]
Crab Fields is a Dark Crab-infested area, as per the name, with a patrolling Dark Dragon. The area holds an abandoned ship in the center which the dragon orbits, with a large amount of pipes along the walls of the area.
There are four ways to access the Crab Fields area. For two of them you will need to have found either one or two Regular Spirits from Golden Wasteland.
- First way: when you exit the Graveyard Entrace, go through the Spirit Gate in the pipe to the right as you slide down the hill. This barrier requires one Ancestor Spirit from Wasteland
- Second way: above the previously mentioned barrier, there is another pipe which also leads into Crab Fields. Entering this way will recharge your light. However, this pipe may be slightly difficult to reach on your own.
- Third way: In the Graveyard, go right along the rocks until you find an elevated platform made out of bricks. There should be a round pipe with a Spirit Gate on this platform that requires one Regular Spirit from Wasteland to open.
- Fourth way: in the Battlefield, go to the right along the rocks/wall until you find some some large pipes. It may help to first head towards the Temple, and then take a sharp right. There you will find a Spirit Gate which requires 2 Regular Spirits from Wasteland.
In the Crab Fields, players can find:
- 3 Children of Light
- 1 Map Shrine
- 1 Regular Spirit (Saluting Captain)
- 1 Seasonal Spirit (Crab Whisperer)
Saluting Captain | ||
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Total: 23 + 25 + 3 |
Crab Whisperer | ||
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Total: 190 + 2 | ||
Prices are always subject to change. These prices are from this Spirit's most recent visit. |
Battlefield[]
Battlefield is the final open area of Wasteland before entering the Temple. It is a barren wilderness scattered with buried structures, spears, and shields. This area is connected to both the Graveyard and the Crab Fields areas. The exit to the Crab Fields is hidden in a corner, and blocked by a Spirit Gate that requires 2 Regular Spirits from Wasteland.
In the center of the area is a large, scattered structure, with a large Darkness plant requiring multiple players to burn found in the middle. At the very end of the area, just before the temple, there is a closed gate with a button that needs to be activated with the player's candle in order to open the gate. Be warned that upon activating, the gate will open, but three Dark Dragons will also appear and patrol the area. Thus, it is highly recommended to finish exploring and only activate the switch when you are ready to leave and enter the Temple.
In the Battlefield, players can find:
Lookout Scout | ||
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Total: 24 + 15 + 2 |
Wasteland Temple[]
The Wasteland Temple is a gigantic structure overlooking the entire Battlefield despite the fog. The interior is similarly large, with an octagonal shape to each side, along with an arch. The Elder of the Wasteland's altar sits in the center, surrounded by red candles and a set of white candles that can be lit to summon the meditation circle. Sitting down will trigger the Elder Cutscene, which afterwards opens the gates that lead the player to the next realm, Vault of Knowledge.
In the Wasteland Temple, players can find:
Points of Interest[]
Social Light Areas[]
Light limit: ~500 Pieces of Light
The Blue Eel swimming in Treasure Reef in Golden Wasteland emits a trail of blue Light for players to collect. For more information, see here.
World Events[]
- Regular Eruptions
- Broken Temple, in the center of the whole area nearby the Broken Temple
- Broken Temple, on the far left side near the Fainting Warrior
- Broken Temple, on the far right side, towards the path to The Forgotten Ark
- Battlefield, outside of the central ruined structure, on the left
- Battlefield, outside of the central ruined structure, on the right
- Battlefield, to the left of the central ruined structure, besides the large Darkness Plants
- Strong Eruptions
- The Forgotten Ark, in the far distance in the farming subarea, besides the Scarecrow Farmer
- The Forgotten Ark, beside the half-submerged ship, to the left near the Playfighting Herbalist
- The Forgotten Ark, on the right side of the Ark towards the crab caves
- The Forgotten Ark, beside the circular pond near the Ark
- Graveyard, near the slope from the Graveyard Entrance
- Graveyard, on the far left near the Stealthy Survivor
- Graveyard, atop the ledge to the right near the Crab Barbecue and Winged Light #6
- Crab Fields, to the far distance opposite the Battlefield transition
- Crab Fields, near the transition to #Graveyard, towards the Shipwreck
Easter Eggs[]
Seasonal Content[]
In the Golden Wasteland, Seasonal Spirits from Season of Gratitude, Lightseekers, Belonging, Rhythm, Enchantment, and Abyss can be found scattered around the realm. Collecting the Seasonal Spirits does not count towards Realm Constellation Spirit Gates. You will be able to collect their base level emotes, but in order to collect the cosmetics or expression upgrades, you will have to wait for the Spirit to return as a Traveling Spirit. Anything bought from their Friendship Trees do not count towards Realm Constellation Progression.
In addition, Seasonal Quests from Season of Enchantment can be played to revitalize the Forgotten Ark, and Season of Abyss quests can be played in order to discover the discover the mysteries of the Treasure Reef. Additionally, AURORA's Quest #4 is available to play. Neither of the former two quests are replayable, with only AURORA's being so - however, Enchantments quests can occasionally be featured as Daily Quests.
Constellation Summary[]
These are the total number of Candles, Hearts, and Ascended Candles required to complete the Golden Wasteland Constellation. Note that Tier 2 Capes and Seasonal Spirit Friendship Trees do not count toward Constellation completion.
100% Constellation | Tier 2 | Including Tier 2 | |||||||
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Golden Wasteland | 111 | 142 | 14 | 0 | +225 | +18 | 111 | 337 | 32 |
Video Walkthrough[]
Map[]
Trivia[]
Change History[]
Pre-2019
- First called Dusk, then later changed to Forsaken Desert, then to Shores of Manna, then finally Golden Wasteland in June 2019.
- With Season of Lightseekers, Crab Whisperer has been added to Crab Fields as a Seasonal Spirit.
- With Season of Belonging, Pleaful Parent has been added into Graveyard as a Seasonal Spirit - with the Crab Barbecue (yet to be a social light area).
- With Season of Rhythm, Respectful Pianist has been added to Graveyard as a Seasonal Spirit.
- The portal to Home within the Social Space has been replaced by a Return Shrine.
- With Season of Enchantment, The Forgotten Ark with 6 Seasonal Spirits was introduced, in addition with a pier in the Broken Temple area.
- Changes to Ancestor Tombstones in Social Space, now showcase Wasteland's Regular Spirits instead of Valley's.
- Addition of Treasure Candles throughout Wasteland with introduction of Daily Light.
- Past Seasonal spirits now permanently available to relive.
- A Wind Path from Wind Paths area in Hidden Forest to The Forgotten Ark added.
- With Season of Abyss, the Treasure Reef with 4 Seasonal Spirits introduced, along with a pier in the Social Space.
- With Season of Shattering, some areas have been slightly adjusted for the periodically falling Shard Eruptions.
- With Season of AURORA, Quest #4's meditation ring was added in Battlefield.
- Addition of Map Shrines throughout Wasteland.
- Home Shrines, including any redundant Bird Statues, was removed.
In Other Languages[]
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Golden Wasteland in Other Languages | ||
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Language | Title | Meaning |
French / Français | Désert d’or | Golden Desert |
German / Deutsch | Goldene Ödnis | Golden Wasteland |
Italian / Italiano | Deserto Dorato | Golden Desert |
Indonesian / Bahasa Indonesia | Gurun Emas | Golden Desert |
Japanese / 日本語 | 捨てられた地 (Kana: すてられたち) Suteraretachi |
Waste Land |
Korean / 한국어 | 황금 황무지 (Hanja: 黃金 荒蕪地) Hwang-geum Hwangmuji |
Golden Wasteland |
Simplified Chinese / 简体中文 | 暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2 |
Land of Dusk |
Simplified Chinese (NetEase) / 简体中文(网易) | 暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2 |
Land of Dusk |
Traditional Chinese / 繁體中文 | 暮土 Mandarin: Mù Tǔ / Cantonese: Mou6 Tou2 |
Land of Dusk |
Portuguese / Português | Sertão Dourado | Golden Hinterland |
Russian / Русский | Золотая пустошь Zolotaya pustosh |
Golden Wasteland |
Spanish / Español | Páramo Dorado | Golden Moorland |
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt | Hoang Mạc Hoàng Kim (Hán Nôm: 荒漠黃金) | Golden Desert |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 This is the amount for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturday, the amount is 1 Piece of Light more.
- ↑ not including the The Wind Paths
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 This is a new item that was not available from this Spirit during the Season, but was added to the Friendship Tree for the Traveling Spirit.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 This item does not count toward Constellation completion.
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