The Demon Recon mechanic in Soul Hackers 2 not only offers valuable items and allies but also ties into quests like the Xbox Game Pass weekly challenge requiring nine Demon Recon encounters. This guide will walk you through the most efficient way to complete this quest, earn rewards points, and make the most of Demon Recon.

---

Quest Overview

Objective: Encounter demons through Demon Recon nine times.

• Reward: 250 Xbox Rewards points
• Estimated Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy

Tip: Play on Easy mode for faster battles and less risk of failure.

---

Getting Started

1. Setting Up:

• Choose Easy difficulty from the main menu to streamline battles.
• Skip cutscenes: Press RB to skip or hold to fast-forward if skipping is unavailable.

Pro Tip: Skip all dialogue and cutscenes to save time.

---

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Initial Setup:

• Move forward through the shipping yard.
• Fast forward through dialogue and tutorials by holding RB.

2. First Combat Encounter:

• Use Zio skill on the right enemy and Bufu on the left.
• Enable Auto Battle and Fast Mode:
  • Press Menu for Auto Battle.
  • Press View button for Fast Mode.

3. Finding Demon Recon Encounters:

• Look for small demons like Pixie and Poltergeist on the map.
• Approach them and press A to initiate Demon Recon.

Encounter Locations:

• Pixie: Near containers and corners in the shipping yard.
• Poltergeist: Typically in open areas or near containers.
• Move systematically to ensure you don’t miss any.

Tip: Demon Recon encounters won’t repeat until you progress or change areas.

---

Efficient Demon Recon Farming

• Explore all paths: Check every corner for recon opportunities.
• Track progress: Keep count of recon encounters to avoid backtracking.
• Teleport Trick: Use portals to return to the start area for respawns.

Key Locations for Demon Recon:

1. Near starting area.
2. Behind containers to the left.
3. By the shipping gate.
4. Near final battle area.

---

Post-Battle Tips

• After completing battles, revisit previous areas for additional recon spawns.
• Use Auto Battle to save time during enemy encounters.
• Check every corner for potential recons to quickly hit the nine required.

---

Conclusion

Completing the Demon Recon quest is straightforward if you focus on area coverage and maximize the use of auto battle and fast mode. By following this guide, you’ll secure the 250 rewards points in under 20 minutes.

Stay tuned for more quest guides and tips for Soul Hackers 2!.