Walkthrough

Walkthrough

Follow the full Caravan SandWitch story from prologue to ending — chapter-by-chapter walkthrough, side tasks and the mystery of the SandWitch.

~11 Hours
Playtime
Linear
Story
Single
Ending

Introduction

The walkthrough category follows the complete story of Caravan SandWitch from the prologue to the credits. You play as Sauge, a young woman searching for her missing sister Garance across Cigalo, a once-green planet now turned to desert by human over-exploitation. The story unfolds in chapters as you help communities, restore robots and the ancient Reinetos, and slowly uncover the mystery of the SandWitch. Because the game is completely linear in its main quest, a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough removes all guesswork: it tells you where to go next, what objectives matter, and which side tasks you can pick up along the way. This section is designed to accompany your playthrough without spoiling more than you want to read.

Story Chapters

ChapterKey EventsWhat You Unlock
ProloguePick up Garance's trail and learn the basicsMovement, climbing, your first van
Early RegionsHelp the first communities and robotsNew regions and van upgrades
Mid-GameReach new ruins and meet the ReinetosAncient ruins and advanced tools
Final ChapterUnravel the SandWitch mystery and find your sisterThe ending and epilogue

Chapter Guide

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Prologue

Learning the ropes and picking up Garance's trail

StartWake as Sauge in the opening region and learn to move, climb and interact The prologue is short but essential, teaching movement, climbing and interaction while pointing you toward your first van and the start of Garance's trail.
GoalFollow the first clues to your missing sister
RewardYour van and access to the wider world
Best ForFirst-time players getting oriented
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Early Regions

Helping the first communities and robots of Cigalo

StartTravel to the first settlements and talk to villagers The early regions teach the community-help loop and reward you with the components that fund the van upgrades unlocking the next chapter.
GoalComplete community tasks to unlock the next story step
RewardNew regions and early van upgrades
Best ForPlayers learning the community-help loop
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Mid-Game Ruins

Unlocking ancient ruins and meeting the Reinetos

StartReach the locked ruins with upgraded van tools The mid-game ruins are where the worldbuilding deepens, introducing the Reinetos and the lore that makes the ending land with real emotional weight.
GoalDiscover the Reinetos and their connection to the SandWitch
RewardAncient ruins, advanced tools, and deeper lore
Best ForPlayers invested in the world's backstory
A

Final Chapter

Unraveling the SandWitch mystery and finding Garance

StartAdvance past the point of no return toward the finale The final chapter resolves the SandWitch mystery and Garance's fate, and the epilogue reflects how much of Cigalo you chose to restore along the way.
GoalResolve the mystery and find your sister
RewardThe ending, epilogue, and endgame cleanup
Best ForPlayers ready to finish the story

Core Mechanics

A walkthrough of Caravan SandWitch is essentially a route through the world of Cigalo. Each story step points you toward a location, where you usually talk to a villager or robot, complete a small task, and unlock the next destination. The game tracks objectives for you, but the open world means you can wander far off the critical path. This walkthrough keeps you oriented: it lists the main quest steps in order, flags which optional community tasks are worth doing before you leave an area, and explains when van upgrades become necessary to progress. It also covers the ending and the short epilogue, including what to do after the credits if you are chasing achievements.

Advantages

A full walkthrough is the most useful resource for players who want to experience the story without frustration. Caravan SandWitch gives you total freedom, but that freedom can make the main quest feel diffuse — a walkthrough restores a clear sense of direction. It also prevents wasted travel: because many regions are gated behind van upgrades, knowing the upgrade order helps you avoid backtracking across the map. And because the story carries real emotional weight, our walkthrough lets you enjoy the narrative without worrying that you have missed something important — the chapter structure shows exactly where you are and what comes next.

Challenges

The challenge of a linear story in an open world is that you can easily wander off and lose momentum. Some areas only become reachable after specific van upgrades, so following the story out of order can mean hitting an invisible wall and backtracking. Additionally, a few achievements and collectibles are tied to story moments — if you pass certain points, you must reload a chapter save to grab them. The walkthrough highlights these missable moments so you can decide whether to explore thoroughly before advancing. Players who prefer total freedom may find a walkthrough too directive, but it is there for whenever you want guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Caravan SandWitch story?+
The main story takes about 11 hours on a typical playthrough. This covers the prologue through the final chapter, including the search for your sister Garance and the mystery of the SandWitch. If you also complete side tasks and explore thoroughly, expect closer to 15 to 20 hours. The story is linear, so the chapter walkthrough in this section maps every step and lets you track your progress clearly.
Is the ending the same for everyone?+
Yes, Caravan SandWitch has a single main ending. The story resolves in the same way regardless of the side content you complete. However, the epilogue reflects how much of Cigalo you restored and which communities you helped, so the final moments can feel different depending on your choices. For the fullest experience, finish the major side tasks before the final chapter.
What should I do before the final chapter?+
Before advancing to the final chapter, make sure you have completed the side tasks and collectibles you care about, because some achievements are tied to story moments and can be missed. Save at a chapter point so you can return if needed. It is also wise to finish any van upgrades you want, since the ending sequence focuses on the story rather than exploration.

Quick Tips

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Follow the main quest in order — the game is linear, and trying to reach later regions early usually means hitting a wall that requires a van upgrade you do not have yet. Trust the sequence: if you are blocked, the missing piece is almost always an upgrade or a side task you skipped.

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Pick up community side tasks as you pass through each region. Many are quick and reward you with components that fund your van upgrades, so there is no reason to skip them. They also introduce you to the characters who reappear later in the story, so the effort pays off beyond just components.

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Save before major story steps if you are chasing achievements — a few unlocks are tied to specific story moments and can be missed, but chapter saves let you return. A single chapter save protects your 100% run from a single missable mistake. That one save is the cheapest insurance for a stress-free completion run.

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