How to get the Grappling Hook for the Orange Lights and Orbs for Returnal

How to get the Grappling Hook for the Orange Lights and Orbs

When you begin Returnal you will notice orange lights and floating orbs in the distance of the Overgrown Ruins. At the start of the game there is no way you will be able to climb up to these areas. It won't be until you defeat the second boss in the second biome that you will get the grappling hook which allows you to reach those orange high points.

To get to the second biome, you need to access the Crimson Gate which is accomplished by defeating Phrike, the games first boss. This will enable you to get the Crimson Key, an item that will remain in your inventory regardless of how many times you die. Once you have the Crimson Key you then need to find a portal door that leads to the Crimson Gate, so you can enter into the second biome, the Crimson Wastes.