Where is the Parking Garage Key in Resident Evil 2?
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The Parking Garage Key Card in Resident Evil 2 is a crucial item that allows you to progress through the game. Finding it involves navigating through the Raccoon Police Department (RPD) and solving some minor puzzles. Here’s the breakdown: The Parking Garage Key Card isn’t found directly in the parking garage itself. Instead, it’s located within the Private Collection Room. To reach the Private Collection Room, you’ll need to take a detour because the East Hall door is initially blocked by a Heart Door (only Claire can open this) – for Leon, this is where he finds the Club Key later in the game. Instead, take the other available door which leads to a shorter hallway, directly into the Private Collection Room. Once inside, you will see the Parking Garage Key Card within a locked cage, seemingly out of reach. To get to the Key Card, you will first need to obtain the Car Key to unlock the police car in the parking garage, which then causes a cutscene that ultimately grants you the Parking Garage Key Card.
The Car Key itself is found in a Tin Storage Box, which is located on a table to the right side of the room, in the same room as the cage that contains the Parking Garage Key Card. Inspect the box and locate the latch to open it and retrieve the Car Key. Once obtained, head to the Parking Garage and use the Car Key on the police vehicle located in the southeast of the Garage. This will trigger a cutscene and finally reward you with the Parking Garage Key Card.
Once you have the Parking Garage Key Card, you can use it to open the gate and proceed out of the parking garage. This also will trigger an event where the Tyrant (Mr. X) will show up. Ada is then seen assisting Leon, putting Mr. X out of action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about the Parking Garage Key Card and related aspects of Resident Evil 2, designed to help players understand this important area of the game.
How do I actually access the Private Collection Room?
To access the Private Collection Room from the Main Hall, you’ll need to bypass the locked Heart Door on the East Hall if playing Leon’s campaign. The other available door leads to a shorter hallway, which will bring you directly into the Private Collection Room. For Claire’s campaign, you can utilize the Heart Door, once you obtain the Heart Key, to access it.
Where do I find the Car Key needed for the Parking Garage?
The Car Key is not inside the garage, nor does it unlock the garage itself. Instead, it is located in the same room as the Parking Garage Key Card, specifically within a Tin Storage Box on a table to the right side of the Private Collection Room. Inspect the box and locate the latch to open it and retrieve the key.
What is the Car Key actually used for?
The Car Key is used to unlock the trunk of a police car located in the southeast section of the Parking Garage. Unlocking the car trunk will trigger a cutscene that gives you the Parking Garage Key Card.
Where is the Parking Garage located in Resident Evil 2?
The Parking Garage is located on the lowest floor, just below the main level of the Raccoon City Police Department. You will access it either by the manhole cover that you came from, or the elevator in Chief Irons’ office or the stairs located at the East side of RPD 1F.
How do I get into the parking garage the first time?
There are two main ways to enter the Parking Garage. The first way is through a manhole cover near the RPD building’s exterior. The other way is through the elevator that leads to Chief Irons’ office, or the staircase on the East side of RPD 1F.
Is there anywhere to save before entering the garage?
Yes. The game recommends to save in the sewer just before entering the garage for the first time. Additionally, once you finish in the garage, there will be a safe room just up the stairs and to the right.
Can the Tyrant (Mr. X) enter the Parking Garage?
Yes, the Tyrant (Mr. X) can appear in the Parking Garage. For Claire’s scenario, opening the parking garage exit will trigger Mr. X to appear. For Leon, this will trigger a cutscene where Ada puts the Tyrant temporarily out of commission.
What else do I need to do in the Parking Garage?
Besides getting the Parking Garage Key Card, Leon has to find a Power Panel Part and navigate past a helicopter. You’ll also need to get past the Club Key Doors and the Clock Tower’s Power Panel Part as part of Leon’s Story.
Can I miss the Parking Garage Key Card?
No, the Parking Garage Key Card is essential for progression, therefore you will always get this once you trigger the cutscene in the parking garage with the police car trunk.
What is the quickest way to get out of the Parking Garage?
After obtaining the Parking Garage Key Card, you can use it to open the garage gate. This will trigger a cutscene and ultimately lead you out of the Parking Garage. Ada will guide you out.
Is there a way to fight Jack in the car?
The car can only be used to defeat Jack in Resident Evil 7. The car in the Parking Garage in Resident Evil 2 can not be driven.
Can you miss the Shotgun in Resident Evil 2?
Yes, the Shotgun (for Leon) or Grenade Launcher (for Claire) can be missed. These are located inside the Safety Deposit Room and require the Weapons Locker Key Card to obtain, which is found in the Art Room on the east side of Police Station 2F, which is accessed by using the Spade Key.
Where is the Spade Key located?
The Spade Key is found on the 3rd floor, in the Library in the west side of the RPD building. You need to use the Jack Handle to move a bookcase to gain access.
How do I obtain the Jack Handle?
The Jack Handle is located in the Records Room on the west side of the RPD’s first floor. You will need the Club Key to access the Records Room.
Can Leon obtain the Heart Key?
No, Leon cannot obtain the Heart Key. The Heart Key is only available in Claire’s campaign. Leon will instead obtain the Club Key.