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The Last Caretaker Transfer Gate: How to Open the Lazarus Arch and Reach North Bastion

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Game version: Update 6 (Early Access 0.10.0.653173); the step reports come from the public beta, October 9–18, 2026

The arch at the Lazarus Complex is a Transfer Gate. Update 6, released on October 19, 2026, switches it on: its Project Crossing quest has you restore the Gate, supply what it is missing, power included, and enter a valid destination address, and the first route leads to the frozen North Bastion region. Once it is open, Recall on the console brings you back without paying for another crossing, and vehicles can go through. Beta players describe the steps as: scan and build a Continuity Token, repair the platform on the roof, charge it, then pick North Bastion in the console's directory.

What the Gate is, Recall and vehicles are from Channel37's October 19 release announcement and patch notes (A). The step-by-step reports come from two beta streams and are labeled as player reports until game screens confirm them. Everything else Update 6 changed is on the Update 6 page.

The picture at the top shows an arched MOSES doorway from the press kit, not the Transfer Gate.

What the Transfer Gate Is

The arch at the Lazarus Complex was never decoration. It is a Transfer Gate from Project Crossing, an old gate network that links registered locations over huge distances, and its first active route joins the Lazarus Complex to North Bastion.

Official (A). Update 6.0 release, build 0.10.0.653173 (official announcement and patch notes, October 19, 2026). Sources: Official Steam announcement: Update 6.0 The Jump is Live, October 19, 2026 · Official full patch notes (Channel37DevTeam), build 0.10.0.653173, October 19, 2026

It is not a fast-travel button in a menu. The Gate stands in the world with its own systems, hardware and requirements, and it needs power and a destination address before it opens.

Official (A). Update 6.0 release, build 0.10.0.653173 (official announcement, October 19, 2026). Sources: Official Steam announcement: Update 6.0 The Jump is Live, October 19, 2026

When a Gate is open, its console offers Recall, which sends you back to your starting point; the return does not cost another crossing.

Official (A). Update 6.0 release, build 0.10.0.653173 (official announcement, October 19, 2026). Sources: Official Steam announcement: Update 6.0 The Jump is Live, October 19, 2026

Vehicles can go through an open Gate, and Channel37 says the Gyrocopter can even fly through an active one. Extreme cold on the far side affects the Gyrocopter's rotors.

North Bastion is a frozen mountain region built around one of the biggest facilities in the game. The main quest goes on there, and in deep cold the Caretaker moves more slowly and loses health.

How to Open the Gate: What Beta Players Report

Player reports, not yet verified (C). Two streams recorded in the Update 6 public beta, October 10–11, 2026; the full release can differ.

1. Scan the Continuity Token
From the dock where you moor your ship, go up and climb the ladder into the room above, then scan the item in that room.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30 · Nicks Tech Tricks: Prep before you go through the gate! (Update 6 beta, October 10, 2026), from 0:15
2. Build the Continuity Token
One streamer says it costs 4 Quantum Crystals. Where Quantum Crystal comes from.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30
3. Repair the platform on the roof
Take the large elevator up to the roof of the Lazarus Complex and repair the platform there. One streamer lists Plastic, Carbon Fiber and Gold for the repair.
Sources: Nicks Tech Tricks: Prep before you go through the gate! (Update 6 beta, October 10, 2026), from 0:15
4. Insert the token
Put the Continuity Token into the slot on the platform; it slides down until it sits flush.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30 · Nicks Tech Tricks: Prep before you go through the gate! (Update 6 beta, October 10, 2026), from 0:15
5. Charge the Gate
The two streamers disagree on how much power it needs. One says 1 MWh; the other says about 200 is enough for the trip but recommends filling it to a million. Plan for 1 MWh: on a 500 kW supply that is about two hours. Power Grid Calculator.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30 · Nicks Tech Tricks: Prep before you go through the gate! (Update 6 beta, October 10, 2026), from 0:15
6. Find the address and activate
At the console, open Directory and choose Find Address. When it finds the North Bastion Transfer Gate, select it and activate the Gate.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30
7. Take your supplies through
One streamer says items you toss through the open Gate appear on the other side; the other flew a Gyrocopter through.
Sources: Nicks Tech Tricks: Prep before you go through the gate! (Update 6 beta, October 10, 2026), from 0:15 · SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30

Before You Cross

The far side is cold enough to slow and damage the Caretaker, so plan heat before you go: the heating guide covers the Boiler, the heaters and the Methane Extractor.

Player reports, not yet verified (C). Beta streams and Steam posts, October 11–18, 2026.

Right after the crossing, the game asks you to find a heating system and to power a Methane Extractor that pulls gas up from under the ice.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30
One streamer brought materials for wind turbines, because snowstorms make solar weak there, plus plenty of power, water and gas cables and at least 25 of each common resource.
Sources: SubiPilot: How to get to North Bastion and set up your base (Update 6 beta, October 11, 2026), the arch from 2:30
The small FLO TH-5 heater can be warmed at a steam outlet and carried on your back as a warm zone for a while. Two players say the Gyrocopter will not take off in the cold unless that heater is warm.
Sources: SubiPilot: same video, warming and carrying the small heater at 19:00 and the Gyrocopter at 23:00 · Steam discussion: Boat in the North (October 13–14, 2026)

Can You Sail to North Bastion Instead?

Player reports, not yet verified (C). Steam posts from players during the public beta, October 13–18, 2026.

North Bastion lies about 100 km north on the map. Players who sailed there in the beta report snow and cold damage from about 45 km out and an ice sheet that stops boats roughly 33 to 37 km short. One player says they crossed the rest of the ice on a jet ski.

Sources: Steam discussion: sailing to North Bastion (October 17–18, 2026) · Steam discussion: Boat in the North (October 13–14, 2026)

Transfer Gate FAQ

What is the arch at the Lazarus Complex?

It is a Transfer Gate, part of an old gate network called Project Crossing. Update 6, released on October 19, 2026, switches it on, and its first route leads to North Bastion.

How do you open the Transfer Gate?

Play the Project Crossing quest that starts in Update 6: restore the Gate, give it what it is missing, power included, and enter a valid destination address. The first address leads to North Bastion.

Can you come back from North Bastion?

Yes. Once a Gate is open, its console has a Recall option that sends you back to your starting point, and the return does not cost another crossing.

Can you take vehicles through the Transfer Gate?

Yes. Vehicles can go through an open Gate, and Channel37 says the Gyrocopter can even fly through an active one.

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The Last Caretaker Transfer Gate: How to Open the Lazarus Arch and Reach North Bastion

What the Transfer Gate Is

How to Open the Gate: What Beta Players Report

1. Scan the Continuity Token

2. Build the Continuity Token

3. Repair the platform on the roof

4. Insert the token

5. Charge the Gate

6. Find the address and activate

7. Take your supplies through

Before You Cross

Can You Sail to North Bastion Instead?

Transfer Gate FAQ

What is the arch at the Lazarus Complex?

How do you open the Transfer Gate?

Can you come back from North Bastion?

Can you take vehicles through the Transfer Gate?

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