Utility & Environmental Items

Learn how to use the C.A.T. tool, find batteries, and interact with environmental elements to progress through Chapter 1: Birth in Routine. Essential items and mechanics explained.

This guide covers the essential utility and environmental items found in Routine, focusing on Chapter 1: Birth. These items are crucial for progression and interaction within the game world.

• C.A.T. Tool: This is your primary interaction tool. You'll find it in Meeting Room A01. It's used to perform most functions in the game, including interacting with terminals, opening gates, and saving progress.
• Batteries: The C.A.T. tool requires batteries to function. These are blue-colored and can be found in various locations, including a recycling center in a room off the meeting room. Each battery has three uses.
• ID Card: You'll need to print your ID early in the game from a computer in your room. This ID is used to log in at various terminals, such as the one at the Mall's front desk.
• Wireless Access Points (WAPs): These are crucial for saving your game and viewing current tasks. They are found throughout the environment.
• Computers/Terminals: Used for printing IDs, opening doors, accessing databases for keycodes, and interacting with various station systems.
• Electrical Boxes: These can be overridden using the C.A.T. tool to open gates or activate other environmental mechanisms.
• Arcade Machine: Found in MEGAZONE, interacting with a powered-on arcade machine can unlock an achievement.

Key Mechanics:

• Using the C.A.T. Tool: Press R to view the tool and its charge. Press M2 to aim and M1 to fire a pulse at interactive objects.
• Finding Keycodes: Keycodes for systems like elevators are often found in the DATABASE section of a WAP connection. Remember that these codes can be randomized per player.
• Environmental Interaction: Many paths are blocked by gates or doors that require the C.A.T. tool or specific codes to open. Pay attention to cable connections leading to override boxes.
• Stealth and Avoidance: Some areas contain hostile bots that cannot be fought. You must use running (SHIFT) and hiding behind obstacles to avoid them.