Steal an Egg UFO Invasion Guide

This guide explains how to steal an egg during a UFO invasion in the video game Destroy All Humans! (2005 and its 2020 remake). You need to locate a human carrying a special egg, use your anal probe to extract it, and return it to your saucer before the timer runs out.

What Is the “Steal an Egg” Mission?

In Destroy All Humans!, the “Steal an Egg” objective appears in the Area 42 mission “A Date with Destiny” (original) and the Santa Modesta mission “The Wrong Stuff” (remake). The goal is to abduct a specific NPC—usually a scientist or a farmer—who is carrying a glowing egg. You must use Crypto’s anal probe weapon to extract the egg without killing the carrier, then deliver it to your saucer. The mission is timed, and failure occurs if the carrier dies, the egg is destroyed, or time expires.

How the Mechanic Works

The egg is not a random drop; it is attached to a named or marked NPC. To get it:

• Locate the carrier using your radar (they appear as a unique blip, often with a yellow or green marker).
• Approach the carrier without using explosive weapons—killing them fails the mission.
• Equip the Anal Probe (weapon slot 2) and lock onto the carrier.
• Hold the fire button to charge the probe, then release to fire the extraction beam.
• Once the beam connects, the egg is pulled out and appears as a pickup on the ground.
• Walk over the egg to pick it up, then return to your saucer (the landing zone is marked).

The probe takes about 2 seconds to charge. If you release too early, the beam won’t extract. If you release while the carrier is moving, you may miss—use the lock-on (R2/RT on consoles, right-click on PC) to track them.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Start the mission and wait for the objective marker to appear.
2. Follow the marker to the carrier. They are usually walking or running in a loop.
3. Clear nearby threats (patrol cars, turrets) with non-lethal weapons like the Disintegrator’s stun setting or the Zap-O-Matic’s stun mode—but avoid hitting the carrier.
4. Equip the Anal Probe and charge it fully (the reticle will shrink).
5. Fire at the carrier. The egg will pop out; pick it up immediately.
6. Run or jetpack back to the saucer. Do not use the jetpack’s boost too long—it drains energy and slows you down.
7. Stand on the glowing pad near the saucer to trigger the delivery cutscene.

In the remake, you can also use the Bodysnatch ability to disguise as a human and walk past guards, but this does not speed up the extraction—only the probe works.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Killing the carrier: Explosives (Rocket Launcher, Grenades) and the Disintegrator’s lethal mode will kill them. Use only the probe or stun weapons.
• Not charging the probe: A quick tap fires a weak beam that does nothing. Hold the button until the reticle flashes.
• Dropping the egg: If you take damage while carrying the egg, you may drop it. Avoid combat—run, don’t fight.
• Running out of time: The timer is generous (around 2 minutes), but if you waste time fighting, you’ll fail. Head straight to the carrier and back.
• Using the saucer’s weapons: The saucer’s Death Ray can destroy the carrier and the egg. Stay on foot.

Differences Between the Original and Remake

The 2020 remake changes the mission location and some mechanics:

• Original (2005): Mission in Area 42, the carrier is a scientist in a lab coat. The egg is inside a crate that you must break open first.
• Remake (2020): Mission in Santa Modesta, the carrier is a farmer. The egg is directly on them—no crate.

In both, the probe behavior is identical. The remake adds a visual indicator showing the egg’s location on the ground after extraction, which helps.

Why the Egg Matters in the Story

The egg is a plot device—it contains a DNA sample that Crypto needs to complete a mission objective. In the original, it’s part of a quest to infiltrate a secret base. In the remake, it’s tied to a side quest about a missing alien artifact. Stealing the egg doesn’t give you a permanent item; it only advances the mission. After delivery, the egg disappears from your inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I fail the mission?

You can restart from the last checkpoint. The mission is not permanently failed—you can retry as many times as you want. The timer resets each attempt.

Can I use the saucer to pick up the egg?

No. The egg must be carried on foot. The saucer’s tractor beam only works on humans and objects, not mission-specific pickups like this egg.

Is there a way to get more time?

No. The timer is fixed. However, you can pause the game to plan your route. In the remake, you can also use the “Slow-Mo” ability (if unlocked) to give yourself more reaction time, but it doesn’t extend the actual timer.

Does the egg respawn if I drop it?

Yes, the egg will reappear near where you dropped it, but the timer keeps running. It’s better to pick it up immediately.

Can I steal the egg without the probe?

No. The probe is the only weapon that extracts it. Other weapons either kill the carrier or destroy the egg.

Why is my probe not working?

Make sure you are fully charged and have line-of-sight. If the carrier is behind a wall, the beam won’t connect. Also, check that you have ammo—the probe uses a small amount of ammo per shot, but it regenerates.

Tips for a Perfect Run

• Use the jetpack to fly directly to the carrier, but land a few meters away to avoid alerting them.
• If guards attack, use the Holobob ability to disguise as a human and walk calmly—guards won’t shoot.
• After picking up the egg, use the jetpack to fly straight up and then glide toward the saucer—this avoids ground obstacles.
• In the remake, you can use the Dash ability (unlocked later) to move faster on foot.
• Save your game before starting the mission (in the original) so you can reload if you fail.

With these steps, you’ll complete the mission on your first try. The key is to stay calm, avoid combat, and focus on the extraction.

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