Even if the cage is completely sealed off by walls it will still capture its designated game after one to two in-game days.Īfter the captured game has been released, the cage itself is considered broken and must be repaired before it can be reactivated to capture another creature. It is not necessary to build a cage in an easy-to-access location for it to work properly.
Shutting off the power or hitting the cage door with a melee attack will then open the cage and release the game trapped within. Sleeping in a bed or leaving the settlement will eventually result in the cage's door closing and occasional noises coming from inside. Upon being built, the cage must be supplied with power (does not count against the settlement supply, similar to indoor lighting), then left alone for some time.
Insect cage (captures either a bloatfly, bloodbug, radroach or stingwing)Īll cages work the same way.Cages are divided into three sub-categories:
