If you’ve jumped into the Alien Update and found yourself completely lost as the alien speaks in unreadable symbols, you’re not alone. The game doesn’t give you the Translator automatically. Instead, it hides it behind a quest chain that you must complete before any alien dialogue makes sense. Here’s a clear, natural walkthrough that explains every step and why it matters.
Where the Translator Quest Begins
Everything starts with Dr. Crook Spine. He’s the only NPC who actually understands what’s happening after the UFO crash. Head to his usual location in Roslit Bay. Once you talk to him, he sets the entire Translator storyline in motion.
He doesn’t hand the device to you immediately. Instead, he gives you a sequence of quests that slowly uncover how this alien communication tech works.
All Quests You Need to Complete
Dr. Crook Spine assigns multiple tasks, and each one pushes the story forward. These aren’t quick side errands—they’re designed to make you explore and investigate.
The task that most players get stuck on is the Gleebus fish requirement.
The update expects you to go out and catch this unusual alien fish intentionally. It doesn’t appear by accident, so this step is meant to feel like real field research. Once you bring the Gleebus back, Crook Spine can finally start working on the Translator’s structure.
Turning In the Gleebus and Finishing the Questline
After you deliver the Gleebus and complete the remaining tasks, Crook Spine begins assembling the Translator. This is the turning point of the entire storyline. He doesn’t just reward you with an item—he literally constructs the device that lets you decode alien speech.
When the Translator appears in your inventory, the game’s pacing shifts immediately. The alien stops feeling like a random, confused NPC and starts becoming part of a genuine storyline.
Why the Translator Is So Important
The Translator isn’t optional. It unlocks:
– The ability to read all alien dialogue
– The main story progression
– Additional interactions tied to the UFO crash
– Access to the deeper Alien Update content
Without it, half the update is inaccessible or unreadable.
What To Do After Getting the Translator
Now that you have the device, return to Roslit Bay and talk to the alien again. This time, the dialogue translates properly, and you finally understand what the storyline has been building toward.