State-Line Checkpoints

Crossing state lines is the main progression arc in RUNAWAYS. Each border you cross awards a checkpoint badge; reaching Mexico awards 'International Fugitive'.

CBeginner

Kansas Checkpoint

Awarded the first time you cross the Kansas / Oklahoma state line. ~1.98M badges awarded.

RoleFirst border

TypeState-line

ObtainCross into Oklahoma

Best ForFirst-time escape tutorial

CEarly-game

Oklahoma Checkpoint

Awarded after crossing into Texas. ~847K badges awarded.

RoleSecond border

TypeState-line

ObtainCross into Texas

Best ForMomentum run

BMid-game

Texas Checkpoint

Awarded after crossing into Mexico. ~448K badges awarded.

RoleThird border

TypeState-line

ObtainCross into Mexico

Best ForFinal border

SLate-game

International Fugitive

Awarded when you escape to Mexico. ~89K badges awarded (~1.2% of Welcome-badge holders).

RoleWin condition

TypeBorder

ObtainReach the Mexico border

Best ForSuccessful escape

SLate-game

Hardened Criminal

Awarded when you reach Mexico while still at wanted level 5. ~30K badges awarded.

RoleElite escape

TypeBorder

ObtainReach Mexico at police level 5

Best ForTop-tier bragging rights

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