So heres the important timing details for dealing with the aurora events during your survival runs. When it happens youll notice those beautiful lights in the sky, which is your signal that all the electronics are temporarily coming back online. This unlocks a lot of opportunities but you need to be really careful about your positioning especially around exposed wires since theyll straight up kill you if youre not paying attention.

The wolves get way more dangerous during aurora nights with increased detection ranges, so try to maintain at least 50 meters distance whenever possible. The best strategy is to time your indoor exploration for when the aurora hits since thats when you can access locked security doors and elevators. Just remember that if youre planning to use powered equipment like stoves, you need to be ready to finish up before the lights fade since the timing is completely random.

Good to know that clear skies at night are your best chance to spot one coming, and you should immediately start planning your route to any locked areas you want to explore. The sound design actually mimics real aurora noises which is a neat detail but more importantly it helps you track when its active without constantly checking the sky. Keep your ears open for those distinct crackles and hums, especially when youre deep inside buildings where visibility might be limited.