Escape From Duckov is a survival extraction shooter where quests like "A Letter from an Old Friend" guide your progress through the game. This particular quest initiates after restoring the signal tower communication, an important step to reestablish contact with outside merchants.

"A Letter from an Old Friend" - What the quest is about

“A Letter from an Old Friend” is a side-quest in Escape From Duckov. You accept the quest and then must find the letter, locate the friend, and turn the quest in for a reward of experience and in-game money.

The letter reads as follows (summarized): "There was a letter sent to me by a friend, and I left it in a red tent on the top of the short hill. His contact information was on it, and I am no eager to find him."

The quest rewards you with +2,500 Experience and 450 Money (in-game currency) upon completion.

How to locate the letter in Escape From Duckov

Here’s a step-by-step guide to obtaining the letter and finishing the quest.

How to start the quest

Step 1

Make sure your player has progressed far enough to encounter side-quests on the map. You will need to first repair the signal tower, which is a prerequisite for receiving the mission.

Step 2

Locate Jeff, who gives “A Letter from an Old Friend”. This usually happens in a map area where you can pick up quest items.

Step 3

Accept the quest—ensure that the quest appears in your journal.

How to find the letter

Step 4

Enter the Ground Zero map area.

Step 5

Explore the map carefully—the letter is found at a red tent on Small Hill within the Ground Zero map area. up the hill near a wooden observation post.

Step 6

Once you find the letter, pick it up. It will now count as a quest item.

How to turn in the letter

Step 7

With the letter in possession, exit the area and return to Jeff.

Step 8

Approach and interact with your old friend NPC to hand over the letter.

Step 9

Confirm completion in your quest log and receive the rewards: 2,500 XP + 450 Money.

By tracking down an old friend’s letter and completing the hand-off, you gain experience and currency while engaging with the in-game narrative. Completing it early can give you a small but meaningful boost. More importantly, it unlocks new merchant contacts that expand your trading options at the base, critical for acquiring better gear and supplies as you continue the game.