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How to Do "Where the hell has Bob gone?" in Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2 is one of 2022‘s most hotly anticipated zombie survival games. As a social media marketing expert and avid gamer, I‘m here to provide an in-depth guide to completing the "Where the hell has Bob gone?" quest.

Overview of Dead Island 2

First, let‘s do a quick overview of Dead Island 2 for some context. This open-world action roleplaying game is set in a fictional, quarantined Los Angeles overrun by zombies. Developed by Deep Silver, it emphasizes brutal, visceral melee combat using whatever weapons you can find, including hockey sticks, frying pans, and broom handles.

Dead Island 2 is the long-awaited sequel to 2011‘s Dead Island, which helped popularize the zombie survival genre. After more than a decade, fans are thrilled to return to this gritty, engaging franchise.

You play as one of 6 unique characters trying to endure in zombie-infested LA. The game includes drop-in 3 player online co-op so you can survive the apocalypse with friends.

About "Where the hell has Bob gone?"

Now let‘s dive into the "Where the hell has Bob gone?" quest itself. This is a main story mission that takes place in the Plumbing the Depths chapter.

Your goal is to locate your friend Bob by finding and examining 3 key items scattered around the janitor‘s office:

  • Note for Bob
  • Janitor‘s Office Safe Code
  • Janitor‘s Safe

Once you inspect all 3 items, the quest will update directing you to the boiler room where you can finally find Bob.

This guide will walk you through exactly where to look to find each item quickly.

But first, why are you trying to find Bob in the first place? Bob is one of the main characters that accompanies you early in the game. He acts as a guide, helping introduce new mechanics and areas.

However, he mysteriously disappears during Plumbing the Depths, forcing you to track him down before you can proceed. Let‘s get started!

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Below I‘ll outline the step-by-step process I used to swiftly complete the "Where the hell has Bob gone" quest:

Step 1: Inspect the Note for Bob

The first item you need to find is the Note for Bob located on the desk in the middle of the janitor‘s office.

Note for Bob on Desk

The note gives vague hints about Bob heading towards the sewer system under the university campus. This ties into the chapter name, Plumbing the Depths.

Step 2: Find the Janitor‘s Office Safe Code

Next, look for the Janitor‘s Office Safe Code posted on some pipes running along the upper wall of the room.

Janitor's Safe Code on Pipes

This continuers the sewer theme, implying Bob had the code to access locked areas underground.

Step 3: Examine the Janitor‘s Safe

The last item is the actual Janitor‘s Safe itself, located on a shelf in the back.

Janitor's Safe

Opening the safe reveals Bob‘s plans to search the boiler room, your next destination.

Once you‘ve inspected all 3 objects, your quest log will update with the new objective of reaching the university‘s boiler room.

Tips and Strategies

Here are some extra tips to help you efficiently complete this quest:

  • Use survival vision (RB on Xbox, R3 on PlayStation) to highlight important interactive objects.
  • Check on top of shelves and counters – items are sometimes hidden.
  • Refer to your in-game map and objective markers if you get lost.
  • Bring a powerful melee weapon to defend against zombies.
  • Craft medkits and stock up on snacks to restore health.

The History of Dead Island

To provide some extra context about Dead Island‘s development, here‘s a brief history of the franchise:

  • Released in 2011 – Developed by Techland, Dead Island stood out for its trailer and emphasis on melee combat.
  • Sold over 5 million copies – The original game was a surprise hit and put Techland on the map.
  • New studio for the sequel – Deep Silver took over development duties for Dead Island 2.
  • Long gap between games – Over a decade passed between the first and second installments.
  • Shifted locations – While set on an island in the first, the sequel takes place in Los Angeles.

Now that I‘ve provided some background, let‘s get back into the guide!

Finding the Boiler Room

After examining all 3 clues in the janitor‘s office, your new objective becomes locating the university‘s boiler room underground.

Here are some tips for reaching this area:

  • Enter the sewer system through the manhole outside the campus building.
  • Keep an eye out for zombie ambushes in the dark tunnels.
  • Follow the tunnel markers showing the way to the boiler room.
  • Stock up on weapons/healing items since a boss battle may be ahead.

Once you arrive, you‘ll finally discover what happened to Bob! I won‘t spoil the full story here, but let‘s just say your friend got into some trouble and needs your help.

More Dead Island 2 Guides

I hope this guide helped you swiftly complete the "Where the hell has Bob gone" quest! Here are some other Dead Island 2 walkthroughs I‘ve created as well:

  • How to Find Room 307
  • Locating Dr. Reed‘s Lab on Ocean Avenue
  • Unlocking All Skill Trees
  • Scavenging the Best Weapons

Let me know in the comments if you need any other tips for mastering Dead Island 2‘s zombie-bashing action. I‘m always happy to leverage my expertise to help fellow gamers out.

Thanks for reading – now get out there and start whacking some zombies!

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