As a dedicated gamer and guide writer with over 200 hours within Stray‘s mysterious world, uncovering its hidden secrets has become my specialty. Today, I‘m digging deep into the puzzle of digicodes – elusive number codes used to unlock safes and doors scattered throughout the cybercity.
Having played since launch, I‘ve cracked codes granting access to stunning lore insights and powerful gear. Now I‘m serving fellow wanderers an expert route to decoding Stray‘s most intriguing spaces. From early-game flats to late-game rewards, these strategies will transform you into a digicode master!
Preparing for Digicode Detection
Like preparing for any dungeon raid, we must equip the proper gear. For puzzling out digicodes, our most valuable asset is B-12 – the small drone accompanying our stray cat hero. Among various functionalities, B-12 can scan and translate text when needed. This will prove vital for deciphering clues.
For smooth sailing, I also recommend equipping the Cat Bandana (taking no damage from falls) and acquiring maximum batteries for B-12. This gear prevents frustration from accidental deaths while scanning high objects. With ample battery power, you can liberally utilize B-12 during multi-stage clue hunting.
Finally, arm yourself with an observant eye, methodical movement, pen and paper for jotting codes, and ample time to pore over environmental clues. Believe me, subtle numbers etched in posters and graffiti have unlocked some of my greatest Stray victories. Now – let the secrets spill!
Chapter 3: The Mysterious Flat Digicode
Upon entering the Slums‘ back alleyways early in Chapter 3, you’ll discover a locked flat door with a stubborn digicode lock barring entry. Solving this first puzzle initiates a side quest with immense lore value, making it worth the decode!
To uncover the 4-digit passcode:
- Enter the flat’s storage room on the right
- Utilize B-12’s spotlight to illuminate the back wall
- Beside the mounted portrait, red numbers reading “3748” are scrawled
Having noted the code, return to the flat’s locked entrance and input 3748. The door slides open, commencing a quest where you aid a little girl in locating her missing pet robot – offering the earliest glimpse into how humanity and machines coexist in this future.
Early Game Survival Tips
When fighting security bots or attempting risky jumps here, I recommend patience over aggression. Utilize the ladder shortcut instead of leaping off the mid-level veranda – preventing fatal falls.
Chapter 4: Breaking the Slums Safe
The stakes heighten in Chapter 4 as we pursue the first major sleuthing challenge – breaking into a notorious Slums safe at the request of our new friend Elliot.
The Hunt Begins
After some dialog, Elliot directs the player to explore the run-down Dupont Bar for clues. Scan the room carefully upon entering – for most players, the relevant hint is easy to miss!
Along the left wall, a beach photo among various framed prints appears slightly askew. Interact with this photo to remove it, unveiling the etched digicode “1283” in the concrete behind.
Braving the Slums‘ Depths
With the code in hand, reaching the safe‘s location requires navigating the Slums’ labyrinthian depths. Along the way, stay vigilant of patrolling Zurks – avoiding direct confrontation saves health for the looming security bot fight.
If engaged, strafe continuously to evade their claw swipes then counterattack. But stealth remains the preferred approach.
Unlocking the Safe Secret
After eventually descending into a partially flooded parking garage, a locked safe tucked beside the final ramp comes into view.
Approach and input the discovered code “1283” – a victorious chime rings out as the heavy door creaks open! This grants access to a much-needed Music Sheet the robot resistance seeks. More importantly, securing this early safe primes players to take on mid and late-game digicode puzzles.
Key Strategies Worth Remembering
When navigating the Slums‘ jagged terrain, the Cat Bandana and maximum Battery Upgrades keep accidental deaths at bay. Save battery for translating obscure clues rather than scanning all objects. Stealthier movement creates an easier path to the safe. With these tips, the environments‘ hidden secrets will feel conquerable moving forward!
Chapter 6: Uncovering the Secret Lab
Near Stray‘s midpoint awaits an easily missable yet crucial digicode – the passcode unlocking the mysterious Doc‘s secret lab. Accessing this space early is tremendously valuable for the lore insights found within!
This puzzle revolves around correctly interpreting a hidden clue. After some dialog in the Doc‘s office, four wall clocks barely visible above the desk hold the key.
Cracking the Clock Code
Their hands display three 1 o’clock’s and a single 5 o’clock. Scan from left to right; the numbers translate to 2511.
Having noted the four-digit sequence, now find the keypad locking the lab door. Input 2511 and brace for secrets as the entrance slides away!
Reaping the Rewards
Beyond the threshold, a sprawling laboratory filled with cryptic documents awaits. Scouring these files reveals intricacies regarding the human/robot dynamics in this future along with eerie insights about the titular Stray‘s mysterious past!
For lore enthusiasts like myself, unlocking this space significantly enriches the game’s underlying narrative. Treat the lab as a reward for staying observant – even apparently mundane objects can provide valuable clues.
Chapter 10: The Midtown Money Shot
In Chapter 10, poking around Stray’s bustling shopping district yields a hidden safe harboring a prized collectible Cat Badge. Locating this takes observation skills honed from previous successes!
Pinpointing Paoudre‘s Shop
Wandering Midtown’s neon-bathed streets, locate the shop run by a merchant robot named Paoudre. Identifiable by the “Open 24H” sign, this two-story corner store contains our coveted safe on the upper floor.
Inside rests an unassuming safe with seemingly no code visible; however, examining the decor provides our breakthrough. Hanging backwards on a side wall, a poster with jumbled red lettering reads “edoc8542”.
Cracking the Jumbled Code
Reorganizing the poster’s letters spells our puzzle’s solution: 8542. Approach the safe to input said code, eliciting a positive beep – open it to claim the ornate Cat Badge within! Brandishing this prestigious item bestows bragging rights among the most dedicated Stray devotees.
The Benefits of Being Thorough
Without scanning Paoudre’s environment for additional clues, this safe would undoubtedly remain locked to many players. Remember my initial advice – no environmental detail is too small as a possible cipher breaker!
Become the Code Master
As shown across these major examples, with proper preparations and remaining vigilant during explorations, Stray’s wealth of secrets have no chance staying hidden! Embark now with my insight as your guide to accessing doors, safes, lore artifacts and collectibles untouchable for less seasoned wanderers.
Of course – I‘m always seeking additional challenges. Already cracked these puzzles? Let me know if you discover even more elusive Stray digicodes lurking off the main story path! Wherever the codes hide, I’ll be honing my decoder skills and sharing the results. Happy hunting out there, friends!
Compiled List of All Discovered Codes
For quick reference, these have been all Stray digicode puzzles uncovered so far across my 200+ hours of gameplay:
| Location | Code | Reward/Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 3 Mysterious Flat | 3748 | Opens Flat Door |
| Chapter 4 Slums Safe | 1283 | Opens Safe holding Music Sheet |
| Chapter 6 Secret Lab Access | 2511 | Unlocks Lab Door revealing lore |
| Chapter 10 Midtown Safe | 8542 | Cat Badge Collectible |
