Often, the next story beat is triggered by checking the terminal in your home base to receive messages from other survivors.
Decisions regarding the infrastructure of your settlement now have more weight, leading to different narrative outcomes (e.g., a focus on defense vs. a focus on diplomatic trade). Walkthrough Advice (How to Progress) Download World After War [v0.77] Walkthrough
The narrative often hints at the specific causes of the war and the existence of "Pre-War" technology that could either save or further destroy what's left of humanity. Often, the next story beat is triggered by