- Loomian Legacy update content adds a telescope quest and a secret alien meteor area on Route 9.
- Collect three telescope parts: focuser, finder scope, and eyepiece, then stargaze at the Hearthwood Inn.
- A shooting star crashes nearby, unlocking encounters with Cosmo and Plasmite.
- Bring alloy discs — several new Loomians require precise throws to capture.
- Complete the Route 9 story first; the telescope room only opens after that point.
Loomian Legacy Update Overview: The Telescope Quest
The latest Loomian Legacy update introduces one of the most memorable side quests in the game's Route 9 chapter: repairing a broken telescope on the upper floor of the Hearthwood Inn. Once the full Route 9 story is complete, players gain access to this room, where a stargazing sequence triggers a meteor crash and opens a hidden alien encounter zone filled with new Metal, Bug, and Fire-type Loomians.
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of all three telescope piece locations
- Exact spawn points at the frozen lake, crystal tree, and spiderweb area
- Complete telescope assembly: focuser, finder scope, eyepiece
- Meteor crash site route from the Route 9 train station
- Live captures of Cosmo and Plasmite with stat reveals
The quest structure is straightforward: find three scattered telescope components across the Route 9 region, return to the inn, assemble the telescope, and observe the night sky. The reward is access to an area that standard exploration never reveals.
You must finish the entire Route 9 story before the upper floor of the Hearthwood Inn becomes accessible. Attempting the telescope quest early will leave the room locked.
Where to Find All Three Telescope Pieces
Each telescope piece sits in a distinct micro-biome around Route 9. All three require knocking them down with a thrown disc, then walking over to collect them.
| Piece | Location | How to Retrieve |
|---|---|---|
| Focuser | Frozen lake, far right of the cold area | Toss a disc at it, pick it up after it falls |
| Finder Scope | Top of a crystal at the big crystal tree near Route 9's start | Hit from the branch side; trickiest piece to knock down |
| Eyepiece | Spiderweb area, on top of the web structure | Cut it down with a disc throw |
Frozen Lake Piece
- Run across the frozen surface
- Located on the right side of the cold zone
- Simple disc toss brings it down
Crystal Tree Piece
- Glowing marker nearby
- Sits atop a small crystal
- Approach from the branch side for a clean hit
Spiderweb Piece
- Short run from the crystal tree
- Perched on the web structure
- One disc cut drops it instantly
The crystal tree and spiderweb pieces spawn close together near the start of Route 9. Grab those two in one pass, then travel to the frozen lake for the focuser to minimize backtracking.
Assembling the Telescope and Triggering the Meteor
Return to Hearthpine
Teleport directly to Hearthpine, then head straight into the telescope room behind the inn's upper floor entrance.
Install All Three Parts
Insert the focuser, then the finder scope, and finally the eyepiece. All three must be installed before the telescope functions.
Stargaze Through the Eyepiece
Interact with the eyepiece to view the night sky. Watch for a red dot and a shooting star streaking across the scene.
Track the Meteor Crash
Something crashes beyond the mountains. Travel to the Route 9 train station and run toward the crash site.
Enter the Alien Area
Go up the mountain, take the first right, then another small right, and continue straight to a fireplace landmark where the meteor landed among alien Loomians.
The meteor itself does not appear to be interactive, but the surrounding area is populated with rare alien Loomians. Stock up on alloy discs before heading out — you will want multiple attempts.
New Alien Loomians: Cosmo and Plasmite
The alien encounter zone introduces at least two notable captures with unique abilities and typing.
| Loomian | Type | Ability | Ability Effect | Base Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmo | Pure Metal | Hover / Navalite | Hover: immune to Earth moves; Navalite: absorbs Light moves to restore Energy | 60 across all stats, evolves once more |
| Plasmite | Bug / Fire | Gain Feeding | When leeching an opponent's health, their stat boosts are absorbed for extra recovery | Not fully detailed yet |
Cosmo's balanced 60-base stat spread and dual defensive abilities make it a flexible team member. Navalite in particular punishes Light-type attackers by converting their hits into Energy restoration.
Cosmo and its line avoid contact when struck, so position carefully before throwing. Plasmite's leech-oriented kit suggests it thrives in prolonged battles — weaken targets gradually rather than rushing the capture.
Alien Area Completion Checklist
Update Completion Goals:
- Finish the full Route 9 story arc
- Collect the focuser at the frozen lake
- Collect the finder scope at the crystal tree
- Collect the eyepiece at the spiderweb area
- Assemble the telescope and watch the shooting star
- Reach the meteor crash site past the train station
- Capture Cosmo and Plasmite with alloy discs
Completing the telescope sequence permanently unlocks the alien encounter zone, giving you a repeatable hunting ground for the update's rarest Loomians.
FAQ
Q: What does the latest Loomian Legacy update add?
This Loomian Legacy update adds a telescope repair quest at the Hearthwood Inn, a meteor crash event triggered by stargazing, and an alien area featuring new Loomians like Cosmo and Plasmite.
Q: Why can't I access the telescope room?
The upper floor of the Hearthwood Inn only opens after you complete the entire Route 9 story. Progress through the story first, then return to Hearthpine.
Q: Which telescope piece is hardest to get?
The finder scope at the crystal tree is the trickiest. It sits on top of a small crystal and must be hit from the branch side; it may take several disc throws to knock down.
Q: Can you interact with the crashed meteor?
No, the meteor itself does not appear to be interactive. Its value is the alien encounter zone that spawns around the crash site.