The Vault

Lore & Background

In the actual lore of Deep Rock Galactic, the only ancient alien technology encountered comes from Error Cubes, Bittergems, and Machine Events. There is no canonical extinct civilization with vaults; the planet Hoxxes IV is rich in minerals and hostile fauna, but not ancient vaults.

Reader's Guide

The Vault mission type requires the team to infiltrate a specific location and secure a high-value objective before extracting. Success is determined by reaching the central chamber, interacting with the target mechanism or item, and surviving long enough for the extraction sequence to complete. Failure occurs if all team members are eliminated before the objective is secured, or if the team fails to reach the extraction point after retrieving the prize.

The environment often features increased enemy density, including elite variants like Praetorians and Mactera Queens, alongside automated defenses that must be disabled or destroyed. Completing Vault missions advances the narrative of uncovering Hoxxes IV's secrets while unlocking new technology blueprints and rare materials essential for upgrading gear. These high-difficulty runs also contribute significantly to the overall progress of the sector, often serving as gateways to deeper, more dangerous regions of the planet.