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Reach Chapter 04
Routine

Reach Chapter 04

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Routine, guiding you through Chapter 04. Learn how to progress, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges in this atmospheric sci-fi adventure.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Routine, guiding you through Chapter 04. Learn how to progress, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges in this atmospheric sci-fi adventure.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
  2. 2
    Look at the computer screen to the right. Click the FORM tab to complete the tutorial.
  3. 3
    Press the PRINT tab and PRINT ID. Grab the ID that prints on the left side of the computer.
  4. 4
    Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to pick up the fallen ID.
  5. 5
    Go to the computer beside the door and press OPEN DOOR. Leave your room and walk left.
  6. 6
    Watch the presentation on the panoramic screen.
  7. 7
    Go to the elevator door and use the computer to access the password prompt. Instead, go into the room to the right (meeting room A01), then the second door on your right.
  8. 8
    In the meeting room, collect your C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
  9. 9
    Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door and find batteries (blue-colored). Batteries can be found in recycling centers or underneath shelves by crouching.
  10. 10
    Power your C.A.T. tool with a battery. Press R to view the tool and its charge.
  11. 11
    Connect to the projection on the meeting room wall by pressing R, then the Wireless Access Point button.
  12. 12
    Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is randomized per player).
  13. 13
    Return to the elevator door and enter the keycode on the KEYPAD page. Press OPEN DOOR to enter the elevator. Press GATEWAY on the computer to proceed.
  14. 14
    Exit the elevator and walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording and view the screen for an access code.
  15. 15
    Return to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station. Find the note on the wall left of the gate.
  16. 16
    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.
  17. 17
    Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station. Use the computer screen inside the tram to select a location. Choose the Mall first.
  18. 18
    Arrive at the Mall. Go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid to the computer and log in using your ID number (e.g., 9601 - this is randomized per player).
  19. 19
    Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose. An error will occur.
  20. 20
    Return to the front desk, press the IC assistance button again, and follow the IC bot to a different entrance. Climb down the ladder.
  21. 21
    At the bottom of the ladder, walk straight to the Wireless Access Point. Walk right of it to the far end wall and find a hatch with cables.
  22. 22
    Follow the cables to an electrical box. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open the hatch. Press CTRL to climb through.
  23. 23
    Inside the room, a gate closes. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it. Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
  24. 24
    Once the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right toward Galaxy Video.
  25. 25
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left of Galaxy Video) to the security room. Read the note on the door; the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  26. 26
    To reach MEGAZONE, go back to the plant area before the video store, through Union Plaza, straight toward the panel of screens, and take a left.
  27. 27
    Go down the hall, take a right, go around the center planter, and crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
  28. 28
    In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row with Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to interact. Play the game by following the arrow prompts to earn the achievement.
Tips
  • Press F to look closer at computer screens if you have trouble reading.
  • Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. View charge by pressing R.
  • The elevator keycode and your ID number are randomized for each player. Always check your Database and suit for the correct codes.
  • Hostile bots roam certain areas. You cannot fight them; avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
  • There are Wireless Access Points in various locations to save progress and view current tasks.
  • Chapter 01 Achievement: Reach Chapter 01

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