Your Ship, Your Safe, Your Loot: Jeff's Guide to Cracking the Commander's Stash in The Outer Worlds 2
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Want an easy early-game boost in *The Outer Worlds 2*? Jeff explains how to find the Commander's safe key (or just pick the lock!) on your ship, The Incognito, scoring you cash, items, and a permanent character buff – a neat trick originally detailed by Marloes Valentina Stella for Polygon.
Alright, mates, gather 'round, because we're talking about *The Outer Worlds 2*, and specifically, the rather excellent cosmic conundrum of finding a key for *your very own safe* aboard The Incognito. Yeah, you heard me. The Commander's safe. And guess who the Commander is? That's right, you glorious, space-faring scoundrel! It’s like finding a treasure map to your own sock drawer, isn't it? A bit daft, perhaps, but hey, if there's loot involved, who am I to question the whimsical workings of Obsidian Entertainment?
Now, why bother with this bit of self-burglary, you ask? Well, apart from the sheer principle of it – owning your own stuff, innit? – grabbing that Commander's safe key (or just picking the lock, you rebel) nets you some rather tasty early-game goodies. We're talking lockpicks, a decent chunk of bit cartridges, and, perhaps most importantly, a permanent buff to your toxicity crash threshold. Who doesn't want to be slightly more resilient to, well, *stuff*? Especially in the wild frontier of *The Outer Worlds 2*.
So, how do we pull off this cunning heist of our own property? First off, swagger onto your ship, The Incognito – she's your home away from home, your trusty metal companion. From the cockpit, you'll want to head downstairs, then swing through the doors opposite, which will lead you right into the glorious, humming heart of your vessel: the engine room. Keep your eyes peeled, mate. See that massive engine? The one with the rather dramatic yellowish glow, looking all important and glowy? Yeah, *that one*. Have a rummage behind it, on the ground, and *eureka!* There she is: the Commander's safe key. Almost feels like finding a lost spell component, doesn't it?
Once you've got that shiny piece of metal, a quick jaunt back upstairs to your cabin – yeah, your humble abode, the very same one that was all locked up during the prologue. Next to the computer, you'll spot the Commander's safe. Now, if you're feeling less like a key-finder and more like a master of clandestine entry, you *can* crack this baby with a Lockpick level 4 and a mag-pick. But honestly, why faff about when the key is literally just down the corridor? Inside, you'll find the legendary Eva Wierzbicki tossball card (which, as mentioned, gives you that sweet +1 toxicity crash threshold buff), a neat 320 bit cartridges, a couple of bypass shunts, two mag-picks (to replace the ones you just used, or save for later!), and some HP-restoring beverages. Because even commanders need a cuppa and a biscuit, or, you know, a health potion.
It's a small detail, this, but it’s the kind of early-game discovery that makes you feel like you've truly started your adventure on the right foot, doesn't it? A cheeky little advantage from your own ship. Kudos to Marloes Valentina Stella over at Polygon for originally pinpointing this cosmic little cache back on November 3, 2025. Always appreciate a good guide that helps us unlock those crucial early-game secrets. Now go forth, Commanders, and enjoy your slightly less toxic existence!
Tags: The Outer Worlds 2, RPG, Gaming Guide, Obsidian Entertainment, Loot
Original article: Polygon