Navigating the sprawling star systems in Starfield often leads players to mysterious ancient sites tied to the main storyline quest Unity. One of the most critical objectives requires travelers to pinpoint a specific set of ancient ruins hidden deep within the Hyla system. Locating the Scorpion's Sting on Hyla II and understanding how to reach its puzzle site ensures a smooth journey toward uncovering galactic secrets.
Traveling to the Hyla System and Landing on Hyla II
To begin your trek, set your ship's jump drive toward the Hyla system located in the outer reaches of the settled systems map. Select Hyla II as your target destination and scan the planetary surface to uncover key points of interest. Look specifically for the Ancient Ruins landing site marker positioned on an isolated island on the planet's surface.
Upon touching down on Hyla II, players will encounter native wildlife and sprawling ancient stone structures. The environment features docile alien lifeforms that generally ignore explorers as they navigate toward the central puzzle arena. Keeping your weapons holstered allows you to reach the objective without unnecessary combat distractions.
Locating the Ancient Ruins Site
After exiting your vessel, trek across the terrain toward the glowing beam of light emanating from the center of the ruins. The island topography is fairly simple to cross on foot, though boosting over water hazards keeps your suit safe from environmental hazards.
At the center of the ruins sits a large floating glyph control pillar positioned right in front of a constellation pattern drawn on the ground. This interactive platform controls the position of the light beam projected overhead. Standing directly in front of the glyph pillar gives you a clear view of the Scorpius constellation on the floor.
Solving the Glyph Light Puzzle
Interacting with the four directional controls on the glyph shifts the light beam across the constellation pattern. Recall the clue provided by the Pilgrim, which emphasizes that the scorpion's sting reveals the true path. You must move the light beam until it illuminates the very tip of the scorpion's tail on the ground.
Using the directional inputs, adjust the light position left and down until it aligns perfectly with the target star. Once the light settles on the correct node, the quest objective immediately updates without requiring additional puzzle steps. A new quest marker will appear on your star map pointing to your final destination.
Advancing to the Next Story Objective
Completing the light puzzle unlocks the location of the last star within the Scorpius constellation. Players can open their star map directly from the site and fast travel to their next cosmic target.
This puzzle serves as a pivotal bridge in unraveling the true nature of the Starborn and the Unity. Understanding how to align the light beam quickly saves time and keeps your main campaign momentum going forward.
