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Install the Interface Module
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Install the Interface Module

Follow this step-by-step guide to install the interface module in Routine, including printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, and navigating the early game areas.

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Follow this step-by-step guide to install the interface module in Routine, including printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, and navigating the early game areas.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the intro cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
  2. 2
    Interact with the computer screen to the right of the helmet.
  3. 3
    Click the FORM tab and complete the basic movement tutorial.
  4. 4
    Press the PRINT tab and PRINT ID. Grab the ID that falls to the left of the computer.
  5. 5
    Crouch (CTRL + Space) to pick up the fallen ID.
  6. 6
    Go to the computer beside the door and press OPEN DOOR.
  7. 7
    Exit your room and walk left towards the panoramic screen.
  8. 8
    Go to the elevator door and interact with its computer. You'll need a password.
  9. 9
    Enter the room to the right of the panoramic screen (Meeting Room A01).
  10. 10
    Enter the second door on your right within Meeting Room A01.
  11. 11
    Collect the C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
  12. 12
    Go to the right side of the meeting room and use the computer to open another door.
  13. 13
    Find batteries (blue-colored) inside this room. One can be found by crouching under shelves in the recycling center.
  14. 14
    Power your C.A.T. tool with a battery. Check charge by pressing R. Each battery has three uses.
  15. 15
    Go to the projection on the wall in the meeting room, press R, and select the Wireless Access Point button (triangles and lines symbol).
  16. 16
    Connect to the screen to save progress and view tasks.
  17. 17
    Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is randomized per player).
  18. 18
    Return to the elevator door and enter the noted keycode on the keypad.
  19. 19
    Press OPEN DOOR to enter the elevator, then press GATEWAY on the computer to proceed.
  20. 20
    Exit the elevator and walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording.
  21. 21
    Return to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  22. 22
    Find the note on the wall left of the Tram Station gate.
  23. 23
    Follow the cables from the gate to the box on the wall above the note. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open the gate.
  24. 24
    Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station platform.
  25. 25
    Approach the Tram door, which will open automatically.
  26. 26
    Enter the Tram and use the computer screen inside to select a location. Choose the Mall.
  27. 27
    Arrive at the Mall and go to the front desk. Press the IC assistance button.
  28. 28
    Follow the droid over to the computer. Log in using your ID number (found on the front of your suit, e.g., 9601 - this is randomized per player).
  29. 29
    Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose. An error will occur.
  30. 30
    Return to the front desk and press the IC assistance button again.
  31. 31
    Follow the IC bot to a different mall entrance and climb down the ladder.
  32. 32
    At the bottom of the ladder, walk straight to the Wireless Access Point.
  33. 33
    Walk right of the Access Point to the far end wall. Follow cables to an electrical box.
  34. 34
    Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) at the terminal to open a hatch.
  35. 35
    Press CTRL to climb through the hatch.
  36. 36
    Inside, a gate will close. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it.
  37. 37
    Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
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    Once the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
  39. 39
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Galaxy Video store (left side of the store) to reach the security room. Read the note on the door; the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  40. 40
    Return to the plant area before the video store and go back through Union Plaza.
  41. 41
    Proceed straight towards the panel of screens (past the room entered via the hatch) and take a left.
  42. 42
    Go down the hall and take a right into an area with purple lighting.
  43. 43
    Crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
Tips
  • Bots in the mall area are hostile and cannot be fought. Avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding behind obstacles.
  • The elevator keycode and your ID number are randomized for each player. Always check the Database or your suit for the correct codes.
  • Press F to look closer at computer screens if text is hard to read.
  • Press R to view your C.A.T. tool's charge level.
  • The C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery.
  • In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row, Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to interact. Follow on-screen prompts to play and earn an achievement.
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