Quick answer

Raise the campfire to level 2 first; some runs may need level 3. Find the cave, defeat all five red-collar wolves, and collect the red key dropped by the last wolf.

Before you start

  • Raise the campfire to level 2 and be ready to continue to level 3 if the cave is not reachable.
  • Prepare to defeat five wolves wearing red collars.

Steps

  1. 1

    Search for the cave after reaching campfire level 2, or level 3 if needed in your run.

    Expected: You find the encounter guarded by red-collar wolves.

  2. 2

    Defeat all five red-collar wolves.

    Expected: The last wolf drops a red key.

Success checks

  • The cave encounter is found.
  • All five red-collar wolves are defeated.
  • The last wolf drops the red key.

Troubleshooting

The cave is not reachable at campfire level 2.

  • Raise the campfire to level 3 and search again; the required level can vary by run.

The red key has not dropped.

  • Count the red-collar wolves and make sure all five were defeated; the last one drops the key.

Sources

  1. Game8 Dino Kid rescue guide, published 2026-02-18

    Checked Jul 12, 2026

  2. PC Gamer missing children guide, published and updated 2025-11-27

    Checked Jul 12, 2026