[Gamescom 2023] EPIX Rewards [27 Aug: Chapter 8] [EVENT ENDED]

https://www.gamescom.global/en/

The will be several quests to complete for some rewards that will be crevealed later (it's not clear whether these will include Steam content or not).
Accounts created last year for a similar event still work.

Quests page
Rewards page
EPIX Loot Detector - P2W for extra quests and experience, costs 2.49 EUR. The quests marked with 🤑 can be completed only if you bought this (you will probably need to find the answers alone, since I am against P2W hence I will not be able to solve them)

Last year's event: [Gamescom 2022] EPIX Rewards

Notable rewards so far:

• 70 Steam keys for Makis Adventure for completing the quest "Help for Cotton Eye John" (available only with Loot Detector 🤑)
• 50 Steam keys for Let’s Cook Together for completing the quest "The party must go on!" (available only with Loot Detector 🤑)
• 50 Steam keys for Them Bombs for completing the quest "Pretty sus!!" 🌟 NEW Aug 26
• English Garden DLC for Park Beyond (Xbox) for completing the quest "Mission: Impossification"
• English Garden DLC for Park Beyond (PlayStation) for completing the quest "Mission: Impossification"
• 450 Festival Bracelet FUTURE / 200 Festival Pin FUTURE for completing "On your marks. Ready... GAMES!"

Valid

Valid 🤑 (but only with EPIX Loot Detector)

Expired

Chapter 1

Frequently asked EPI
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:

• Electronic Protective Intelligence
• firewall
• TL:DR

It´s over 9.000!

1. Go to: https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/gamescom-cares
2. https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/gamescom-cares/sustainability
3. Find glow on this page, it should looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/bKny2xD.png

The new god… umm... data child!
Click 'To the Voting' https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-1-9684737636295496

Bug Fixing I
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-2-058905834068284 and click on:

• An Axe: https://i.imgur.com/E0Mfw5g.png
• Plunger: https://i.imgur.com/fPmUoY8.png
• Blue potion: https://i.imgur.com/Yzxr0CY.png (the quest registers even if you don't see a confirmation pop-up that it does)

Happy Tree Fans
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-3-475823927458750 and click the purple mushroom on the right side of the picture (allegedly the only one not circled by flies): https://i.imgur.com/7cCpSb9.png

WE WANT YOU…. AND YOU!
Go to: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/friends and recruit someone by sending them your friend invite link (under the QR code). You can also post it as a reply to this post.

The child of surprise
Complete 5 adventure quests from first chapter.

AI-rly education 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:

• Ciri
• Grogu
• Ellie

Todd, the fantastic tinkerer 🤑
Find the screws:

• https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/cosplay-village
• https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/onl
• https://www.gamescom.global/en/tickets/buy-tickets

Chapter 2

The mute bard, part I
You can find items here:

1. Mandrake: https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/indoor-outdoor Scroll down to "gamescom outdoor area", navigate to the 4th picture and click on it
2. Wolfsbane: https://www.gamescom.global/en/gamescom/gamescom-award Scroll all way down to the FAQ section, click to open "What is Wolfsbane?" then click on the image
3. Potato Puffball: https://www.gamescom.global/en/gamescom/review/review-2022 click on this from the last picture

The mute bard, part II
Click on K (8th column from left and and 7th row from bottom):
https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-4-898324689657864

Anc@lag0n the Bugged
Click on Ctrl, Alt, Delete from the picture in https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-40-98754856555 (like this)

EPI, catcher of rats

1. On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-5-963423534457234 click on the following items:
   • Ukulele - right middle
   • Guitar - left middle
   • Piano - middle
2. On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter: ASWASW

The prophecy
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
2413

The Temple of Righteousness
Complete other 5 chapter's quests

Alea iacta est! 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
D20 (Guess)

You shall not pass! 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Mellon (Guess)

Chapter 3

Roaming with strays I
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-8-345784234295325 and click on the middle drone.

Look into the config!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Curiosity
Dangers
Wisdom

Roaming with strays II
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
DN-2023

Blue vs. Red Pill
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-7-753234689654674 choose a pill (any) then click on "Tell Pixel that drugs are not good".

The path through the urban jungle
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/arrival, scroll down to "Tips and notes on arrival" section and click on "Digital city guide for Metropolia" then click on the image.
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/hotels, scroll all way down and click on the image above "Oh, a pedestrian!"

The Temple of Curiosity
Complete all chapter's quests.

Chapter 4

Glitched and stitched up!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-14-8632567321465 and click on button "Submit a tip".

Arcade 1st Aid!

1. Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-12-64759483950385 and click on machine below green neon (right middle side).
2. On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter: open_drawer

Opening Night Live and chill
Stay on https://www.gamescom.global/en/video/z/gamescom-opening-night-live-2023 during Opening Night Live 2023 for an uspecified amount of minutes.

4 toads and a hallelujah!
Have 3 allies.

Temple of Absolute Passion for Computer Games
Complete all 5 chapter's quests.

SPIN IT, CLICK IT, FLIP IT, CONTROL IT!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter: Controller

Chapter 5

Comedy for Pedrrrrro!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-17-2395634825456 complete the survey (there is always only one answer possible)

Bug Fixing II
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-20-6456435341212 click on:
money bag
map
wrench (last row)

Bibbling from above!

• first aid set: On https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/gamescom-cares scroll all way down and click on the image next to "Uh - a Pirate first aid set?"
• health insurance: On https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/social-area/signing-area scroll all way down to the "Meet your stars in the signing area" section, press "Show More" and click on the map image (second row, second image from the left)
• parachute backpack: On https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/arrival/arrival-by-airplane scroll all way down and click on the image next to "Parachute"

Do you remember, way back when…?
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-18-9863423645555 click on "Tell Your Story"

Chapter 6

ISSue detected.
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
European Space Agency
EvilBugggg01
EvilBugggg02

Signposts into the tumult.

• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/tickets/buy-tickets
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/visa-support
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/arrival/arrival-by-train

Prove yourself worthy!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Playing for the Planet
24000
ClimatePartner

May harmony be with you!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
peace
knowledge
serenity
harmony
Force

Choc for the shock!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Milk
Cocoa powder
love

Chapter 7

Of lesser and greater evils
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-22-2456191056063 click on the following letters, like this

• L, 5th row from the bottom, 3rd column from the right
• N, 3rd row from the bottom, 4th column from the left
• N, 5th row from the bottom, 4th column from the right

Find a rare fire blossom. Uhm... maybe in hall 6(66)...

• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/hall-6 and click on the image with the red flower (the one reight before "and more...")
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/hall-102 and click on the image with the grey creature, like this
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/gamescomwear, expand "Rare ores for gamers" and click on the image.

E-PIC FOR DESTINY!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
eadghe

Pretty sus!

• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-53-5643233132122
• On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-54-2135761336164 click on the bomb, like this

🌟 NEW Aug 27: Chapter 8

If one of these quests does not complete, press the 🔄 button on the top left corner of its box.

EPIc revelations! Phase 1

• Solve all quests from Chapter 7
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-23-4720475663274
• Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-24-8967745534234 and click on "SHARE YOUR OUTRAGE".

EPIc revelations! Phase 2
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-25-78687610102074 click on:

• axe
• hammer
• lightning

EPIc revelations! Phase 3
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-26-9652357452638 click on the helmet next to the green box on the right side

EPIc revelations! Phase 4
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
solidarity
thirst for knowledge
gaming
laughing
support

Daily Quests

Video Killed the Radio Star!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/videos

Event-ually nice!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/live/events

Howdy, partner!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/partners

I love it when a plan works!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/planner

Games! Games, as far as the eye can see!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/games?sorting=relevance

Live is Life!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/live/livestreams

At the Event

Help me EPIX, you're my only hope!

• On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter: THRAWN
• Visit https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-44-98498126191?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g1

The Power of AI
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:

• 28.09.2023
• Gareth Edwards
• AI

The future of planet Regnas needs your help!
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-41-453453453453

EPIvengers, assemble!

• EPI the Gray: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-28-5632129804689?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g2
• EPI Silver: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-29-053287485301?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g2
• JEPI: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-30-57568563282?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g2
• Monkey D EPI: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-31-98761365465?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g2
• The EPIlorian: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-32-84656464655?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g2

The guardian of gamescom
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-38-324234534663?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g4

Artificial collective intelligence!

• happy Pixel: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-33-84651949365?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g3
• frightened Pixel: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-34-549515419889?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g3
• self-confident Pixel: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-35-654654985165?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g3
• shocked Pixel: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-36-346583479053?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g3
• grateful Pixel: https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-37-238746238433?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=epix&utm_campaign=epix_2023&utm_content=quest_g3

Other quests

EPIX Basic Training!

• Recruit 40 friends: Have 40 people use your friend invite link (under the QR code). You can also post it as a reply to this post. Note that allies DO NOT COUNT towards these 40.
• Find 5 allies: Send your friend invite link to 5 people, and use their link as well to become allies.

"Mooh!" / "Muh!" - Secret quest (not visible on your Quests page)
Use Moo in the search bar.

You have mail!
It might be enough to click on Completed: https://b2b.gamescom.global/lp/epix/subscription-completed/
If the quest doesn't trigger, you will need to actually subscribe to the newsletter and confirm it in your emails.

Cologne: The heart of gaming - Secret quest (not visible on your Quests page)
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/trade-fair-city-of-cologne and click on the golden area of the cathedral on the first of the five images below "Viva Colonia!".

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/cosplay-village/cosplay-contest/online-voting, scroll down and click Vote.
Click on your favorite cosplay and confirm your vote by clicking Continue.

Go get the High Ground!
This requires you to install the Gamescom app from Android or iOS and then launch it (make sure you're logged in there). Instructions here: Android | iOS.
However, you can complete the quest directly from PC too.

• Edge:

  1. In your browser navigate to https://www.gamescom.global/en and then from the browser menus go to: "..." -> "Apps" -> "Install gamescom", like this. Close it.
  2. After the app installs, go to edge://apps/details/www.gamescom.global/w (paste this directly in the URL bar) and press Open to launch the app, like this. If the quest does not trigger, try to navigate around a bit (for example clicking on the gamescom logo completed it for me)
  3. Optional: To uninstall it, go again to edge://apps/details/www.gamescom.global/w and click on the "..." -> "Uninstall" from the gamescom app entry

• Chrome:

  1. In your browser navigate to https://www.gamescom.global/en and then from the browser menus go to: "..." ->"Install gamescom", like this and press Install. Close it.
  2. After the app installs, go to chrome://apps/ (paste this directly in the URL bar), select the gamescom app to launch it. If the quest does not trigger, try to navigate around a bit (for example clicking on the gamescom logo completed it for me)
  3. Optional: To uninstall it, go again to chrome://apps/ and right click on the gamescom app, then "Uninstall".

Mach Köln! in EPI's Special Unit!
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
4
EPI<3IT

Unleash the nerd
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Tomb Raider
World of Warcraft
Pokemon

Scan the Glam
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-15-7963432121344

Never Gonna Give You Up
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
never gonna let you down

And the Award goes to...
Vote on https://www.gamescom.global/en/gamescom/gamescom-award/user-voting

Mission: Impossification (Limited: 30,000)

1. On https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-48-94951981656 click on the purple thing with X eyes in the hot air balloon basket, like this
2. Go to this link https://www.gamescom.global/en/video/z/park-beyond-video and watch the trailer

Time for a Quiz-d-d-d-d-d-duel! 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Booster
Holo
Deck

The party must go on! 🤑

• Party Hat: https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/retro-area
• Sound System: https://www.gamescom.global/en/explore/areas/event-arena
• Snacks: https://www.gamescom.global/en/fair-visit/youth-protection

The Ghost in the Shell 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Cyborg
Hologram
Akira

WANTED: TZLOL, Prince of Glitches 🤑
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-39-654965414898 and click on the image.

Master of the seas! 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
One Piece
Neverland Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Narrow Sea

Help for Cotton Eye John 🤑
Go to https://www.gamescom.global/en/epix/epix-19-8534423563423 and look for the word "FERNGLAS" (second row from the bottom) and click on it.

That was Doom 🤑
On https://www.gamescom.global/en/code enter:
Gunsword
Thunderfury
Golden gun
Redeemer
Plasma cutter

Many thanks to Lewitas, Keubrasi, MeguminShiro, schmetti, luckz, Sh4dow, cozyKoakuma, ProphetFinagle, Vodeni, Koelen3, YunieRozier, Wok, Drae (apologies if I forgot to name-drop you) and everyone else who helps submitting quest info