Inez 2nd Companion Quest Bugged

[p_mcsteezy]

I've progressed to the point where you get multiple planets to go to, and I did the quest for Inez and we spared the doctor and it's at the point to return to Ethel's lab, but it seems like it's just stuck there. Ethel offers no options and neither does Inez. The quest marker is at Ethel's lab, but it seems like nothing is triggering the next part of the quest chain.

 

I thought I was the only one after doing some research, but it seems like a new reddit post shows someone else having this issue too: https://www.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/1orqnqg/inez_quest_return_to_lab_not_working/

 

[Pultz]

You're not the only one with this problem. By far! I've stopped playing the game until it's fixed. Even heard that if you dont get her as a companion, you're not able to complete the game..!

Playing on PC.

[Rottnpeach]

agree with pultz.  I have this same but.  One among 3 that I currently have that are each blocking my progression. This game is bugged beyond belief and I'm honestly shocked not that many people seem bothered by the degree of game progressing bugs.  It's not acceptable. 

[Brandon Walters]

On 11/9/2025 at 9:31 AM, p_mcsteezy said:

I've progressed to the point where you get multiple planets to go to, and I did the quest for Inez and we spared the doctor and it's at the point to return to Ethel's lab, but it seems like it's just stuck there. Ethel offers no options and neither does Inez. The quest marker is at Ethel's lab, but it seems like nothing is triggering the next part of the quest chain.

 

I thought I was the only one after doing some research, but it seems like a new reddit post shows someone else having this issue too: https://www.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/1orqnqg/inez_quest_return_to_lab_not_working/

 

SOLUTION:

Hey I figured out the issue, if you’re like me, I had the same issue and looked in my inventory under “quest items” and realized I only had one grafting parts. If you only see one, you need to go back to where you met the grafting doctor (Giles Rasmussen), and in the room where you either spared him, or killed him there’s two displays. Make sure both are grabbed. Head back to Eden back to the doctor (with Inez) and the conversation should start up once you talk to her.

 

hope this helps!