Fallout 4 is now officially available worldwide for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, and by now most of you are probably beginning your post-apocalyptic adventure through the Boston wastelands. It’s a bit daunting starting out in such a vast game, and between all the chatting, looting, and killing the mutated creatures that now inhabit the world outside the Vault, you’re probably going to encounter a few places that will have you scratching your head. Fortunately, we’re here to attempt to make your journey a little easier by offering you the solution to one of the game’s earliest puzzles, allowing you to nab a fancy new weapon.
The quest in question is the second of the main storyline and sees you having to open the Cryolator Case. Read on to find out what you need to do.
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First things first: you’re going to have to spend a fair bit of time with Fallout 4 before you have a chance of unlocking the case, as you’ll need to be at least Level 18 to do so. In addition, your Perception perk must be at Level 4, and you’ll need the ability to pick Master Locks—that means a Locksmith Perk of Rank 3. As we said, this will take some time, so spend some time getting your character these necessary requirements before attempting to unlock the case.
Once you’ve done that, head back to Vault 111, which is located nearby the Sanctuary. Simply enter the control room located nearby, allowing you to access the vault and lower yourself down by standing in the centre platform. Once inside, make your way back to where you found your first weapon, next to the body of the doctor beside a desk. Located inside a cage nearby is the Cryolator Case; hack the device with Bobby Pins (this is why you need that Rank 3 Locksmith Perk) to open the case and claim your prize.
Be sure to read some of our other Fallout 4-related articles to supplement your post-apocalyptic reading. There’s our handy relationship guide to keep your partner happy while you sink some hours into the game, and we also have 70 things you didn’t know about Fallout 4 to keep you entertained for a while. Failing that, have a look at our Sanctuary base and see how your own efforts measure up and read our full Fallout 4 review for the definitive verdict on the game.