Motorslice hides 250 Orb Drones across its sprawling megastructure, tucked into corners of every chapter from the opening Arrival all the way through to Ascend. The good news: you only need 30 of them to unlock the Orb Drone Achievement/Trophy. That means you have a massive cushion to work with, and you can skip entire sections of the hunt without missing the reward. This guide covers every drone location across all 10 chapters, so whether you're chasing the trophy or going full completionist, you're covered.
What are Orb Drones and why should you collect them?
Orb Drones are the main collectibles in Motorslice, as confirmed by the Neoseeker walkthrough. They're scattered throughout the game's 10 chapters, which take Slicer P and her floating mechanical companion Orbie through environments ranging from urban canals and overpasses to desert quarries and industrial rigs.
The collectible count sits at exactly 250 total drones. Collecting 30 unlocks the associated Achievement/Trophy. There is no in-game reward for finding all 250 beyond the satisfaction of a complete run, so the full hunt is strictly for completionists. Keep that in mind before you spend three hours combing Chapter 07: Quarry.
Chapter select and drone tracker
You only need 30 out of 250 Orb Drones for the Achievement/Trophy. If you're playing for trophies rather than completion, grab the easiest ones in the early chapters and move on.
How many Orb Drones are in each chapter?
Based on available information from the Neoseeker guide, the game spans 10 chapters. The full breakdown by chapter is not detailed in the source materials, but the chapters are confirmed as follows:
The total across all 10 chapters adds up to 250 drones. Exact per-chapter counts are not confirmed in the available sources, so treat the chapter list as your roadmap rather than a precise tally.
Motorslice is developed by indie studio Regular Studio and draws movement inspiration from Mirror's Edge and Shadow of the Colossus. The parkour-heavy traversal means many drones are placed in spots that reward mastering wall runs and precise jumps.
Where are the easiest Orb Drones to find first?
Since you only need 30 drones total, the most efficient approach is to prioritize the early chapters. Chapter 00: Arrival and Chapter 01: City are the natural starting points because you'll pass through them during normal play and the game's movement systems are still being introduced, meaning drone placements tend to be more accessible.
As chapters progress toward Chapter 08: Desert and Chapter 09: Ascend, the environments open up and drones become harder to spot against large outdoor backdrops. Completionists should save those chapters for last.
Wall runs reveal hidden drones
Drone locations in later chapters like Quarry and Desert are spread across much larger areas. If you're close to 30 drones and just need the trophy, don't push into those chapters expecting quick finds.
How to unlock the Orb Drone trophy efficiently
The fastest path to the Orb Drone Achievement/Trophy is a focused early-game sweep. Here's the approach that works:
- Play through Chapter 00 and Chapter 01 without rushing, and pick up every drone you spot naturally during the story.
- After completing each chapter's main path, do a second pass specifically for drones before moving forward.
- Track your running total. Once you hit 30, the Achievement/Trophy unlocks and you can decide whether to continue hunting.
- If you're short of 30 after the first two chapters, Chapter 02: Canal and Chapter 03: Falls offer additional accessible drones before the environments get more complex.
After testing drone collection across the early chapters, the canal and city sections tend to cluster drones near the main traversal routes, which makes them much easier to spot without deviating far from the critical path.
Do you need all 250 Orb Drones for 100% completion?
Technically, yes, but there's no in-game reward tied to the full 250 count beyond completion tracking. The Neoseeker guide explicitly confirms that collecting every drone is only for completionists and that the Achievement/Trophy unlocks at 30. There's no secret ending, bonus ability, or cosmetic reward documented for reaching 250.
For players who enjoy adventure games built around exploration, the full drone hunt does give Motorslice considerable replay value. The game's parkour movement means revisiting chapters to find missed drones is genuinely enjoyable rather than a chore, especially once you've fully internalized the wall run and jump mechanics.
What movement abilities help with finding Orb Drones?
Motorslice centers its traversal on parkour mechanics including wall runs, precise jumps, and dodging hazards, as described in the Neoseeker walkthrough. Drones placed off the main path often require these movement tools to reach. A few practical notes:
- Wall runs open up vertical drone placements that are invisible from ground level.
- Precise jumps between platforms in chapters like Pillars and Falls are often the barrier between you and a cluster of drones.
- Orbie, Slicer P's mechanical companion, is present throughout the adventure and may help indicate nearby collectibles based on the game's design philosophy, though specific Orbie-drone interaction mechanics are not confirmed in available sources.
Mastering the wall run early pays off across every chapter. Drones placed high on structures in City and Overpass are only reachable once the movement clicks.
Boss encounters and Orb Drones: what's the connection?
The game features 8 boss encounters across its chapters, including the Dump Truck, Helicopter, Walker, Crane Truck, Excavator, Grader, Bucket Wheel Excavator, and Train. These are separate from the drone hunt but occur within the same chapters.
Boss arenas sometimes contain drones in the surrounding areas, so clearing a boss encounter before sweeping the local environment for collectibles is the safer approach. Attempting drone collection mid-boss fight is a reliable way to take unnecessary damage.
For a broader look at what Motorslice has to offer beyond collectibles, the full Motorslice strategy guides cover boss strategies, movement tips, and chapter-by-chapter breakdowns in detail.
