Often, the next story beat is triggered by checking the terminal in your home base to receive messages from other survivors.
You frequently encounter groups ranging from peaceful settlers to ruthless raiders, forcing you to make decisions that impact the safety of your home base. v0.77 Story Additions In this specific update, the story focuses heavily on:
New locations are unlocked, allowing you to scavenge for "Relics" which trigger flashback sequences or provide context to the world's history.
Many story triggers in v0.77 are time-sensitive or require you to visit specific locations (like the Warehouse or the Outskirts) at certain times of the day.