The Stone Tower is the main progression
Chris Cote identifies The Stone Tower as the game's main progression task, leading to a final challenge and requiring much of the broader game to be completed.
Scope: Launch-day developer answer, checked September 15, 2026. This is an explanation, not a full tower walkthrough.
The Demo has a specific boundary
In a June 20, 2026 Demo reply, the developer says this task cannot be completed there because it requires library access. That answer concerns finishing; it does not supply a complete start-to-finish route.
If you play the Demo, repeated exploration cannot establish access to a location the developer places outside its scope. Continue available activities or move to the full game.
In the full game
Use the current task wording to identify the next requirement. Record the exact objective and blocking area when asking for help. A historical Demo limit is not evidence of a full-game bug.
Is there a fixed completion time?
No measured duration is established here. The developer emphasizes open-ended play; his contrasting hour examples illustrate different play styles, not a timed benchmark.
Continue with the right next step
If your objective instead names Adrian, follow Tentacle Cleanup and the Basic Axe. If you are carrying progress into the release, read the demo-save transfer choices before deciding to restart.