The Outer Worlds 2: Cracking Those 'High Security' Lockboxes and Why Your Loot-Hungry Heart Will Thank You
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dive into *The Outer Worlds 2* to unearth 'high security lockboxes' brimming with rare gear and weapons, though you'll need a hoard of elusive Advanced Decryption Keys to crack them open. This guide, inspired by Polygon's comprehensive findings, maps out where to find these valuable treasures across the game's planets and why they're worth the effort.
Well, hello there, fellow digital adventurers! Jeff here, still trying to figure out if my coffee machine secretly plots world domination or just makes really strong brew. Anyway, we're diving headfirst into *The Outer Worlds 2*, a game that, much like my reality-bending mishaps, promises infinite possibilities. And what's more infinitely possible than finding some sweet, sweet loot hidden behind... *checks notes*... 'high security lockboxes'?
Now, thanks to the intrepid trailblazing of **Paulo Kawanishi over at Polygon**, we've got a seriously handy guide to navigating these locked treasures. You can find the full, comprehensive breakdown of their findings right here: Polygon's Guide to The Outer Worlds 2 High Security Lockboxes. We're borrowing their brilliance to get you kitted out!
### So, What Are These 'High Security' Thingamajigs Anyway?
'High security lockboxes' in TOW2, eh? Sounds a bit like something a corporate overlord would call their personal snack drawer. But fair dinkum, these aren't just any old crates. We're talking rare finds, mate – strong gear, top-tier weapons, the kind of stuff that turns you from a bumbling corporate drone into a slightly less bumbling, very well-armed corporate drone. Because let's be honest, as much as we love talking our way out of trouble in the Halcyon Colony (or wherever we are now), sometimes you just gotta blast your way through. And for that, you need the good stuff.
But here's the catch, you brilliant scoundrels: these aren't your grandma's cookie jars. You'll need **Advanced Decryption Keys**. And not just one, oh no. We're talking anywhere from a modest four keys to a whopping eight for the really juicy bits. Reckon the devs want us to feel like master thieves, scrounging for components across the galaxy. You'll find these elusive keys dotted around – vendors in major cities (always check the shifty ones!), hidden in forgotten rooms, or just chilling on the floor of some dusty Protectorate facility. Think of it as a mini-game of digital hide-and-seek, but with actual rewards!
### The Great Lockbox Unveiling
Once you've got your hoarded lockboxes (you just interact with them to add 'em to your inventory, easy peasy) and a fistful of keys (or, you know, a digital fistful), head back to your trusty ship. There's a station by the exit gate specifically for this glorious moment of unveiling. Just cycle through 'em and pick your poison. Simple as that, right? Well, 'simple' in a 'only took me seventeen hours to find all these blasted keys' kind of way.
### Your Digital Treasure Map (Courtesy of Polygon!)
Now, this is where Paulo Kawanishi and Polygon become our digital cartographers, mapping out the wild frontiers of *The Outer Worlds 2*'s lockbox locations. They've done the legwork, so you don't have to spend eons randomly poking every nook and cranny. Keep in mind, this is still a *work in progress*, so expect more shiny things to pop up as the universe of TOW2 reveals its secrets. But for now, here's the lowdown on some seriously good hauls, adapted directly from their excellent guide:
#### Paradise Island's Peculiar Pockets of Power:
* **VALERIE’s Mod Kit:** This one practically falls into your lap. It's automatically added to your inventory early on – a nice welcome gift, though it still demands four keys on your ship to actually *become* a mod kit. Cheeky, eh? * **Tactical Trajectile Defense-Dome:** Requires five keys. Find this bad boy by scaling the main building of the Ministry of Accuracy on Paradise Island's west side. Think parkour, but with more corporate propaganda and probably a few less 'oops, fell off the roof' moments. * **Dead Man’s Jacket:** Five keys, mate. This fashion statement is chilling in the Euphoria Automech Center on the east side. You can either hack a door (if you're a proper digital wizard) or, for the more… *flexible* types, wriggle through a venting tube. Always a vent, isn't there? You might even snag this during the 'Vanquishing the Vexing Vapors' side mission. * **Manager’s Tasking Hat:** This boss-level headwear (four keys) is tucked away after completing 'The Mystifying Case of the Midnight Marauder' side quest in Fairfield. Turns out, managers hide their best stuff in cellars. * **Remote Detonator:** Now, for the big guns: this one's an *eight-key beast*! Head northwest from the Westport fast travel, find a house with crabble eggs blocking the door (standard Tuesday, really), and climb the ramp to the upper floor. Boom! (Literally, once you detonate something). * **Native Species:** If you venture northwest of Westport, always heading upwards, you'll find a zone crawling with Raptidons. Under a large rock, guarded by a Colossus, is this lockbox (five keys). Often found during 'The Lab that Shouted Incoherently and Often' side quest. * **Murder’s Best Friend:** Seven keys for this one. North side of the island, northwest of the Vox Relay Station, in the Raptidon Matriarch’s cave. Look for a corpse illuminated by a yellow light in the largest chamber – the box is right beside it. * **Auto-Hacker 5,000:** Crucial for 'The Saboteur of Paradise' main quest within the Vox Relay Station. *Warning: Grab it before the quest progresses, or the area becomes inaccessible!* Seven keys to unleash your inner digital phantom.
#### Golden Ridge's Gilded Goodies:
* **Bowlzerker:** This beauty (four keys) is in the Guardian Estates area, west of the landing pad. Clear out the enemies, then check the east side room on a shelf. * **The Lonesome Ranger:** Four keys will get you this. Explore the refugee camp on the west side, easily reached from the Guardian Estates fast travel. It's in the south-side building, near the camp terminal, and pops up during the 'Arbitrary Measures' side quest. * **Scrutinizer’s Eyepiece:** A six-key marvel. Quickly accessible via the N-Ray Range during the 'On the Trail of the Traitor' main quest. Head southwest to the main building, then find the door behind the service windows on the left. * **A New Point of View:** This helmet (four keys) is chilling on an isolated platform west of the landing pad. Use the tracks from the N-Ray Range fast travel to get there. Just clear out a few creatures and it's yours.
#### Praetor's Powerful Picks:
* **The Bullet Blender:** You'll need a whopping *ten* Advanced Decryption Keys for this high-security beast! Head to the northeast area of Praetor, to a scrapper base (via the Automech Production Facility fast travel). It's in a large container with a workbench. Bring *all* the ammo, mate.
#### Cloister's Covert Cache:
* **Gunner’s Mobile Turret Suit (Cloister Underlands):** Six keys for this bad boy. Found in the Cloister Underlands (accessed via the Archive in Cloister), specifically beside the third terminal you activate during the 'A Complication with the Computronic Cerebrum' main quest. * **Merciless Master:** An interesting gun that costs six keys. Visit Newton in Cloister, the town on the east side with a massive rift anomaly. Face the bridge to the rift, then use the stairs on the outside of the last building to your right on the main street. Upper floor, inside the room. * **Shadow Hacker:** Five Advanced Decryption Keys for this gem. You can only unlock this box after completing the 'Deviations Under Duress' side mission, which you kick off by chatting with Laureate Beckett in Laplace’s Garden.
So there you have it, a veritable treasure map for those 'high security' goodies in *The Outer Worlds 2*. Whether you're a meticulous completionist or just someone who *really* needs that extra damage boost, this guide (and the original masterpiece by Paulo Kawanishi at Polygon) should set you on the right path. Go forth, explore, decrypt, and maybe, just maybe, try not to accidentally open a portal to another dimension while you're at it. Happy hunting, and keep those Advanced Decryption Keys handy!
Tags: The Outer Worlds 2, RPG Guide, Loot Hunting, Obsidian Entertainment, Gaming Tips
Original article: Polygon