Unlocking Raccoon City’s Secrets: Your Guide to Resident Evil Safe Codes
The sound of a safe door clicking open in a Resident Evil game feels gratifying. It brings success. Your puzzle-solving skills shine during the collapse around you. In a zombie-infested world, a locked safe feels like a treasure chest. Your mind screams, “Treasure!” louder than a Licker.
And often, there is treasure. You may find ammo, weapon upgrades, or that sweet victory of outsmarting a pre-apocalypse safe. Want to tackle those digital vaults in Resident Evil 2 Remake (RE2), Resident Evil 3 Remake (RE3), and beyond? You’ve found your guide. Let this be your roadmap through the numbers of survival horror, with a hint of humor. Let’s delve into the details.
The Enigmatic Waiting Room Safe in Resident Evil 2 Remake
First, visit Raccoon Police Department (RPD). Go to the Waiting Room safe on the second floor, right by the lobby. You can almost hear the gears turning.
- Location: Go to the second floor of RPD. Search for the Waiting Room, adjacent to the lobby. It’s easy to find unless you’re avoiding zombies, which is understandable.
- The Code: Drumroll… the combination is 6 Left, 2 Right, 11 Left. That’s 6-2-11. Memorize it, write it down, or tell your dog. This number unlocks serious firepower.
- Clues for Lore Buffs: For fans who enjoy detective work, the code isn’t just given to you. Head to the RPD basement. Find the interrogation room, where you’ll locate a Confiscation Report File. This file serves as your treasure map to the safe code.
- The Spoils: What do you find inside? A special upgrade for your police firearm. Each character has a unique upgrade. Think enhanced power and increased ammo capacity. Upgrades can make zombies rethink their choices.
- Opening the Vault: You’ve got the code and the safe is in sight. Here’s how to open it:
- Turn the dial left to 6. Pause for dramatic effect.
- Next, spin right to 2. Take another brief pause.
- Finally, turn left again to 11. One last pause for effect.
- Interact with the lock. If done right (and it will be, because you’re skilled), the safe swings open, and you claim your prize.
Resident Evil 3’s Waiting Game (Less Safe, More… Hip Pouch?)
Now, onto Resident Evil 3 Remake. While RE3 lacks a “Waiting Room Safe,” it does mention a “Waiting Room” for finding a hip pouch. Both areas appear on the same floor in a hospital or another Raccoon City location. The takeaway? Look for “Waiting Rooms.” They may contain hip pouches for more inventory space. In survival horror, space is crucial.
Cracking Codes Across Raccoon City and Beyond
Resident Evil 3 Remake’s Secure Stashes
- Nurse’s Station Safe (Hospital): Need medical supplies? Go to the Nurse’s Station in RE3’s hospital. The safe combination is 9 Left, 3 Right.
- Downtown Raccoon City Apartment Safe: While visiting apartments near the pharmacy, another safe awaits. This one has a more complex code: 9 Left, 3 Right, 7 Left. The number 9 is popular among Raccoon City residents.
Resident Evil 2 Remake – More Safe Cracking Fun
- West Office Safe: Back to the RPD in RE2 Remake! The West Office holds another safe with this code: 9 Left, 15 Right, 7 Left. The pattern continues with “9 Left, 7 Left.” Popular manufacturer? Or just developers reusing elements? It works for us either way. Find this code on an Internal Memo in the Darkroom.
- Leon’s Desk Locks: Ah, Leon’s desk. A symbol of dreams amidst chaos. His desk has two locks. They aren’t numerical but letter codes.
- Left Lock: The code is NED.
- Right Lock: The code is MRG.
- 3F Stairs Dial Lock: Want access to another RPD area? A dial locks the 3rd Floor Stairs with this code: DCM. You can find the answer.
- Men’s Locker Room Lock: The locker rooms aren’t free from puzzles. The Men’s Locker Room uses a dial lock with the code CAP.
A Blast from the Past: Original Resident Evil 2 Safe
For purists, remember the original Resident Evil 2 (1998)? Safes existed back then too. The combination in original RE2 is a straightforward numerical code: 2236. No lefts or rights—just numbers.
Randomization and the Hunt for Codes
A word of caution: not all safes are equal. Some safes in RE2 Remake have a twist: randomized codes. Those pesky portable safes. They change combinations every new game. Annoying? Yes. Realistic? Quite possibly. But worry not! They are thankfully brute-forceable. A bit of trial and error will let you crack them eventually.
In Resident Evil games, finding codes relies on exploration and observation. Notes and files are key. They often hint at or reveal combinations you seek. Keep your eyes open and stock up on ink ribbons or autosaves.
Beyond Safes: Related Puzzle Elements in Resident Evil 2 Remake
While discussing unlocking in Resident Evil 2 Remake, let’s mention a few items that engage your puzzle-solving skills:
- Red Jewel (Scepter):This shiny gem or Scepter isn’t for bartering with Merchants. In RE2 Remake, the Red Jewel unlocks the Bejeweled Box in the Observation Room. What does it contain? A S.T.A.R.S. Badge (USB Dongle Key). In Raccoon City, even badges serve as high-tech keys.
- Mechanic Jack Handle: Need help moving bookshelves? Of course! In RE2 Remake, the Mechanic Jack Handle, located in the Records Room, lets you move bookshelves. You’ll need either the Club Key (Leon) or Heart Key (Claire).
- TheLibrary needs a shift. Bookshelves must move to reach the Clock Tower. Higher places are smart when zombies appear.
Venturing Beyond Raccoon City: Safe Codes in Other Games
Safe codes exist in many games, not just Resident Evil. Inquisitive players find these numerical treasures. Let’s explore:
- Stray: Play as a cat in a cyberpunk city? Yes, there are safe codes. In Stray, a safe code is 1283. A falling poster reveals it. Cats and codes unite.
- The Last of Us 2: In a bleak world, safes hold resources. A code to note is 30-23-04. Keep this in mind. Survival can hinge on it.
- Dying Light 2: Zombies, parkour in Dying Light 2? Intense. Safes are present. Remember the code 9-7-3. Loot matters in this zombie city.
- Silent Hill 2: Enter the horror of Silent Hill 2? Brookhaven Hospital hides locked doors. The code for the 3rd floor is 1622. Solve a diary puzzle to find it. Unlocking in Silent Hill is a challenge.
There you have it. A guide to safe codes in Resident Evil and beyond. Explore and solve codes like a pro. Watch out for zombies while working those dials. Enjoy cracking safes!
