Follow this step-by-step guide to print your ID card, find the C.A.T. tool and batteries, and access new areas in Routine's Chapter 1: Birth.
Walkthrough
- 1After the cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
- 2Look at the computer screen to the right of the helmet.
- 3Click the FORM tab and complete the tutorial.
- 4Press the PRINT tab and then PRINT ID. The ID will print to the left of the computer.
- 5Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to find the fallen ID and press E/M1 to grab it.
- 6Go to the computer beside the door and press OPEN DOOR.
- 7Walk left towards the panoramic screen.
- 8Go to the elevator door and use the computer to access the next area.
- 9Enter Meeting Room A01 by pressing OPEN DOOR on the computer screen.
- 10Enter the second door on your right in Meeting Room A01.
- 11Collect the C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
- 12Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door.
- 13Find batteries (blue-colored) inside.
- 14Power the C.A.T. tool with a battery. View charge by pressing R.
- 15Connect to the projection on the wall by pressing R, then the Wireless Access Point button.
- 16Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is random for each player).
- 17Go to the elevator door and enter the keycode on the keypad. Press OPEN DOOR.
- 18Press GATEWAY on the computer to access the next area.
- 19Walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording and view the screen.
- 20Go back to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
- 21Follow the cables from the gate to the box on the wall above the note. Aim with M2 and fire a pulse with M1 using the C.A.T. tool to open the gate.
- 22Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station.
- 23Approach the Tram and get inside. Use the computer screen to select a location, choose the Mall.
- 24At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid.
- 25Log in using your ID number (found on the front of your suit, e.g., 9601 - this is random for each player).
- 26Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose.
- 27Go back to the front desk and press the IC assistance button again. Follow the IC bot to a different entrance.
- 28Climb down the ladder.
- 29Walk straight and find a Wireless Access Point. Walk to its right.
- 30Follow cables to an electrical box on the wall. Aim with M2 and fire with M1 using the C.A.T. tool to open a hatch.
- 31Press CTRL to climb through the hatch.
- 32A gate will close you in. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it.
- 33Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
- 34When the bot is out of the way, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
- 35Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left side of Galaxy Video) to the security room. Read the note on the door; the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
- 36Go back to the plant area before the video store and through Union Plaza.
- 37Go straight towards the panel of screens, past the room where you entered via the hatch, and take a left.
- 38Go all the way down the hall and take a right into the area with purple lighting.
- 39Crouch (CTRL) to get under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
Tips
- Press F to look closer at computer screens if you're having trouble reading.
- Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. View current charge by pressing R.
- The elevator keycode and your ID number are random for each player. Always check the Database and your suit for the correct codes.
- Bots in the mall area are hostile and cannot be fought. Avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
- In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row with Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to interact with it to earn an achievement.
- Chapter 01 Achievement: Reach Chapter 01
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