Bakso Simulator 2 S.O.R.O.B Quest Guide
S.O.R.O.B is the robotic drink server introduced in Bakso Simulator 2 version 2.0 through a dedicated side quest chain. The character name references the Indonesian soroban counting tradition while functioning as automated beverage staff for your restaurant. Completing the quest adds S.O.R.O.B to your hire roster with weather-aware drink sales and a trainable special skill tracked on the progress UI from patch v2.0.3. This guide covers quest start requirements, every objective, and post-recruitment optimization.
Quest Prerequisites and Start Location
Begin after progressing Main Quest Chapter 3 Part 1 far enough for the S.O.R.O.B encounter flag to activate. The robot first appears near the restaurant district with dialogue explaining its malfunctioning delivery routine. Open the tablet quest log and pin the S.O.R.O.B chain so markers remain visible while you serve customers between objectives.
You need basic drink service unlocked on your menu before the quest completes — ensure your shop sells at least one beverage type. Cross-reference staffing capacity on the drink staff page so you have a station ready when S.O.R.O.B joins.
Quest Objectives Walkthrough
Early objectives involve dialogue checks and fetching items from village vendors. Mid-chain tasks send you to the Night Market during evening hours — complete Night Market access first or the marker will stall. Delivery steps require carrying drink boxes without dropping them during sprint movement; walk on PC with Shift released or use mobile tap-to-walk for stability.
Final objectives trigger a recruitment cutscene where S.O.R.O.B assigns to your staff roster as drink specialist. Salary and signing fees follow standard staff economics from the hiring guide, though S.O.R.O.B's robotic nature exempts it from some personality trait variations human candidates display.
Special Skill and Weather Interaction
Patch v2.0.3 added a visible progress tracker showing how many drinks S.O.R.O.B must serve to unlock its special skill. Sunny weather keeps customer drink purchase probability at 100%; normal, rain, and snow reduce rates to 80%, 85%, and 75% respectively. S.O.R.O.B mitigates lost sales by serving faster than Rabas during weather dips.
Assign S.O.R.O.B near the register on busy floors. Train using the tablet Staff menu like other roles described on roles and training. Pair with Rank 4 cracker sales from the crackers guide to maximize average ticket size.
Troubleshooting Stuck Quest Markers
If objectives fail to advance, sleep at Rabas's house to reset NPC positions and retry evening steps. Verify game version v2.0.4 or later — early v2.0 builds had Night Market UI bugs that blocked quest dialogue overlap.
Report persistent blockers on Steam Community with your save chapter and platform. Meanwhile continue main story progress; some players find S.O.R.O.B markers resume after unrelated Chapter 3 cutscenes complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is S.O.R.O.B a robot staff member?
Yes. S.O.R.O.B is a robotic drink staff recruited through the version 2.0 side quest chain.
Does S.O.R.O.B replace a human hire slot?
S.O.R.O.B occupies the drink staff role. It counts toward staff salary totals like human employees.
How do I unlock S.O.R.O.B's special skill?
Serve the required number of drinks shown on the progress tracker added in patch v2.0.3.
Does weather affect S.O.R.O.B?
Weather changes customer drink purchase rates. S.O.R.O.B helps maintain beverage revenue during lower-probability conditions.
Can I finish the quest without the Night Market?
Some mid-quest steps require Night Market access unlocked through Chapter 3 Part 1. Update to version 2.0 before attempting the chain.
Video Walkthrough
Watch the gameplay video below for a visual demonstration of the strategies covered in this guide.
