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Ward Area
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Ward Area

Master the Ward Area in Routine with our comprehensive walkthrough. Learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, bypass security, and navigate the mall.

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Ward Area

Master the Ward Area in Routine with our comprehensive walkthrough. Learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, bypass security, and navigate the mall.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene, approach your helmet, then interact with the computer to print your ID.
  2. 2
    Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to pick up the fallen ID.
  3. 3
    Use the computer by the door to open it and proceed.
  4. 4
    Walk to the elevator and enter the meeting room A01 to the right.
  5. 5
    In the meeting room, collect the C.A.T. tool from a table.
  6. 6
    Use the computer in the meeting room to open another door and find batteries.
  7. 7
    Equip a battery to your C.A.T. tool.
  8. 8
    Connect to the projection screen in the meeting room using your C.A.T. tool (R, then Wireless Access Point button).
  9. 9
    Access the DATABASE page to find the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is randomized per player).
  10. 10
    Return to the elevator and enter the keycode to proceed.
  11. 11
    Exit the elevator and walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the recording.
  12. 12
    Go back to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  13. 13
    Follow cables from the gate to a wall box and use the C.A.T. tool (M2 to aim, M1 to fire) to open the gate.
  14. 14
    Enter the Tram Station and use the computer inside to select a location. Choose the Mall.
  15. 15
    At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid.
  16. 16
    Log in using your ID number (found on your suit, e.g., 9601 - this is randomized).
  17. 17
    Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose.
  18. 18
    Return to the front desk, press IC assistance again, and follow the bot to a new entrance.
  19. 19
    Climb down the ladder.
  20. 20
    Walk straight to a Wireless Access Point, then right to a wall hatch.
  21. 21
    Follow cables to an electrical box and use the C.A.T. tool to open the hatch.
  22. 22
    Crouch (CTRL) to enter the hatch.
  23. 23
    Inside, crouch under the checkout desk to find a red button. Press it to break open the gate. Hide behind the desk.
  24. 24
    Once the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
  25. 25
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left of Galaxy Video) to find the security room note.
  26. 26
    Go back to the plant area, through Union Plaza, towards the screens, and take a left.
  27. 27
    Go down the hall, take a right into the purple-lit area, go around the planter, and crouch (CTRL) under shutters into MEGAZONE.
  28. 28
    (Optional Achievement) In MEGAZONE, find and play the Gunshow arcade game.
  29. 29
    Go down the hallway in MEGAZONE to the office. Follow cables from the non-working computer to an electrical box and shoot it with the C.A.T. tool to open the office door.
  30. 30
    Inside the office, use the voice recorder and read the note on the desk.
  31. 31
    Use the computer, watch the video on the MEDIA page, and switch to the DOOR tab.
  32. 32
    Open the door marked Playground.
  33. 33
    Leave MEGAZONE, go around the planter, take a left, then a right through a sitting area, and another left.
  34. 34
    Enter the blue-colored Playground room and maneuver around the bot to the now-open gate.
Tips
  • The C.A.T. tool requires batteries, which have three uses per battery. Check charge by pressing R.
  • Enemy bots cannot be fought; avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
  • Keycodes and ID numbers are randomized for each player; always check your in-game database or suit for the correct codes.
  • Use Wireless Access Points to save progress and view current tasks.
Access to the next area after completing the Playground objective.

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