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Introductions
Complete the introduction quest. · 96.6% of players
~As you play
Complete the introduction quest.

How to get it

Complete the introduction quest.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Key
Deliver the Key. · 78.3% of players
~As you play
Deliver the Key.

How to get it

Deliver the Key.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Careless Harvesting
Deplete a total of 25 fishing spots. · 73.7% of players
~As you play
Deplete a total of 25 fishing spots.

How to get it

Deplete a total of 25 fishing spots.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Lives for Profit
Sell a total of $2500 worth of fish. · 73.0% of players
~As you play
Sell a total of $2500 worth of fish.

How to get it

Sell a total of $2500 worth of fish.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Perfect Packing
Have a full cargo. · 68.6% of players
~As you play
Have a full cargo.

How to get it

Have a full cargo.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Hull: Improved
Upgrade to the 2nd tier hull. · 68.5% of players
~As you play
Upgrade to the 2nd tier hull.

How to get it

Upgrade to the 2nd tier hull.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Secret
Hidden achievement63.4% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Lifted From the Deep
Catch 250 fish using rods. · 60.7% of players
~As you play
Catch 250 fish using rods.

How to get it

Catch 250 fish using rods.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Hull: Refined
Upgrade to the 3rd tier hull. · 60.3% of players
~As you play
Upgrade to the 3rd tier hull.

How to get it

Upgrade to the 3rd tier hull.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

From the Fog
Hidden achievement59.8% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Dimensional Bypass
Hidden achievement55.5% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

No Time to Linger
Have a combined engine speed of 75kn. · 54.0% of players
~As you play
Have a combined engine speed of 75kn.

How to get it

Have a combined engine speed of 75kn.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Bond
Hidden achievement53.4% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Swift Reaper
Have a combined fishing speed of 200%. · 53.2% of players
~As you play
Have a combined fishing speed of 200%.

How to get it

Have a combined fishing speed of 200%.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Feeling Prepared
Install equipment into every slot on your ship. · 52.0% of players
~Mid–late game
Install equipment into every slot on your ship.

How to get it

Install equipment into every slot on your ship.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Chains
Hidden achievement48.8% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Hull: Advanced
Upgrade to the 4th tier hull. · 48.7% of players
~As you play
Upgrade to the 4th tier hull.

How to get it

Upgrade to the 4th tier hull.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Cruel Heat
Hidden achievement46.3% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Light up the Night
Have a combined light strength of 3000 lumens. · 44.4% of players
~As you play
Have a combined light strength of 3000 lumens.

How to get it

Have a combined light strength of 3000 lumens.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Moment
Hidden achievement39.4% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Cash for Gold
Sell a total of $1500 worth of trinkets. · 39.1% of players
~As you play
Sell a total of $1500 worth of trinkets.

How to get it

Sell a total of $1500 worth of trinkets.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Trapped by These Walls
Catch 100 crabs in crab pots. · 37.1% of players
~As you play
Catch 100 crabs in crab pots.

How to get it

Catch 100 crabs in crab pots.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Unwanted
Discard 25 fish. · 35.3% of players
~As you play
Discard 25 fish.

How to get it

Discard 25 fish.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Unshackled
Hidden achievement34.5% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Researcher: Engines
Research all engines. · 31.3% of players
~Mid–late game
Research all engines.

How to get it

Research all engines.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Researcher: Rods
Research all rods. · 29.3% of players
~Mid–late game
Research all rods.

How to get it

Research all rods.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Researcher: Pots
Research all pots. · 28.5% of players
~Mid–late game
Research all pots.

How to get it

Research all pots.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Mixed Results
Hidden achievement24.2% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Tangled in This Web
Catch 150 fish in trawl nets. · 24.0% of players
~As you play
Catch 150 fish in trawl nets.

How to get it

Catch 150 fish in trawl nets.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Researcher: Nets
Research all nets. · 23.1% of players
~Mid–late game
Research all nets.

How to get it

Research all nets.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Sated
Hidden achievement22.4% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Safe Havens
Visit every dock in the game. · 20.7% of players
~Mid–late game
Visit every dock in the game.

How to get it

Visit every dock in the game.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Prey Sighted
Hidden achievement19.3% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Missing Shipment
Deliver the missing shipment to the rig. · 15.1% of players
~As you play
Deliver the missing shipment to the rig.

How to get it

Deliver the missing shipment to the rig.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Providence
Complete all side quests. One way or another. · 13.5% of players
~Mid–late game
Complete all side quests. One way or another.

How to get it

Complete all side quests. One way or another.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Feeding Time
Hidden achievement13.1% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Icebreaker
Hidden achievement12.3% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Part of the free Pale Reach DLC (a frozen northern region).

Servant of the Shrines
Hidden achievement12.2% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Under The Ice
Finish the main quest in The Pale Reach. · 11.7% of players
~As you play
Finish the main quest in The Pale Reach.

How to get it

Finish the main quest in The Pale Reach.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the free Pale Reach DLC (a frozen northern region).

Remedial Apparatus
Equip the Siphon Trawler. · 11.6% of players
~As you play
Equip the Siphon Trawler.

How to get it

Equip the Siphon Trawler.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Unsustainable Fishing
Hidden achievement11.2% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Banisher
Hidden achievement10.4% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Master Angler
Catch all known species of fish. · 10.2% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all known species of fish.

How to get it

Catch all known species of fish.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Enhanced Abilities
Upgrade all 3 basic abilities. · 9.7% of players
~As you play
Upgrade all 3 basic abilities.

How to get it

Upgrade all 3 basic abilities.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Rig Architect
Build all levels of all buildings on the rig. · 9.0% of players
~Mid–late game
Build all levels of all buildings on the rig.

How to get it

Build all levels of all buildings on the rig.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Hull: Industrial
Upgrade to the 5th tier hull. · 8.8% of players
~As you play
Upgrade to the 5th tier hull.

How to get it

Upgrade to the 5th tier hull.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

From The Black Depths
Hidden achievement8.7% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Part of the paid Iron Rig DLC.

Shadowed Splashes
Have 5 Dark Splashes in your inventory. · 8.6% of players
~As you play
Have 5 Dark Splashes in your inventory.

How to get it

Have 5 Dark Splashes in your inventory.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Aberration Attractor
Catch all aberrations. · 8.3% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all aberrations.

How to get it

Catch all aberrations.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

The Iron Ruin
Hidden achievement8.3% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Part of the paid Iron Rig DLC.

Frozen Favors
Finish all side quests in The Pale Reach. · 7.6% of players
~Mid–late game
Finish all side quests in The Pale Reach.

How to get it

Finish all side quests in The Pale Reach.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the free Pale Reach DLC (a frozen northern region).

Polar Angler
Catch all known species of fish in The Pale Reach. · 7.1% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all known species of fish in The Pale Reach.

How to get it

Catch all known species of fish in The Pale Reach.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the free Pale Reach DLC (a frozen northern region).

Dark Custodian
Collect a total of 10 Dark Canisters. · 7.1% of players
~As you play
Collect a total of 10 Dark Canisters.

How to get it

Collect a total of 10 Dark Canisters.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

From the Depths
Obtain all other achievements. · 5.9% of players
~Full completion
Obtain all other achievements.

How to get it

Obtain all other achievements.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Cold Corruptions
Catch all aberrations in The Pale Reach. · 5.5% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all aberrations in The Pale Reach.

How to get it

Catch all aberrations in The Pale Reach.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the free Pale Reach DLC (a frozen northern region).

Fresh Fish
Hidden achievement5.5% of players
~Story progression
Hidden story achievement — unlocks through the main questline / Pursuits (kept spoiler-free).

Spoiler-safe tip

This is a hidden story achievement, so DREDGE keeps its exact trigger secret. It unlocks as you push through the main questline and the Pursuits rather than from a single grindable task. Keep following the story and completing Pursuits; if you want the precise step, check a community walkthrough so you don't get spoiled early.

Part of the paid Iron Rig DLC.

Ancient Angler
Catch all known species of fish in The Iron Rig. · 5.5% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all known species of fish in The Iron Rig.

How to get it

Catch all known species of fish in The Iron Rig.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the paid Iron Rig DLC.

The Gleaming Goliath
Evade that which stalks the disturbed sediment. · 5.0% of players
~As you play
Evade that which stalks the disturbed sediment.

How to get it

Evade that which stalks the disturbed sediment.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Exotic Exemplar
Catch any exotic aberration. · 4.5% of players
~As you play
Catch any exotic aberration.

How to get it

Catch any exotic aberration.

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Primordial Deviations
Catch all aberrations in The Iron Rig (excluding exotics). · 4.0% of players
~Mid–late game
Catch all aberrations in The Iron Rig (excluding exotics).

How to get it

Catch all aberrations in The Iron Rig (excluding exotics).

This is a clear, trackable objective — check your progress in the relevant menu (encyclopedia, research tree, quest log or map) and chip away at it as you play. Nothing here is missable; you can keep sailing back to finish it.

Part of the paid Iron Rig DLC.

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