In The Last of Us Part 1, safes serve as key locations for players to find valuable resources that can enhance their survival experience throughout the game. Approaching these safes requires locating specific codes which are often hidden in notes scattered across the environment. While players can choose to seek out these notes, they can also manually enter known codes directly into the safes, which can expedite resource gathering.

Safe Locations and Codes

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the four main safes, including their locations, combination codes, where to find the codes, and safe descriptions:

| Safe Location | Code | Code Note Location | Safe Description |
|——————————|————-|—————————————————————|—————————————————|
| The Outskirts – Downtown | 03-43-78 | Found in a store drawer behind the counter in the Goldstone Building subway | Located in a store opposite the code note; safe is behind the counter |
| Bill’s Town – The Woods | 05-17-21 | Attached to barbed wire by a barricade near a metal gate | Near an evacuation sign board next to a pickup truck |
| Pittsburgh – Hotel Lobby | 22-10-56 | Located on a ladder in the hotel lobby (must carry the ladder to the left of the ruined staircase)| Accessible once the code is known; located in the hotel lobby |
| The Suburbs – Suburbs | 08-21-36 | Found on a matchbook in the attic den of a house past the blue ice cream truck| Inside the master bedroom closet of the house |

How to Unlock Safes

Once players have located a safe, they must manually enter the numeric code using the following steps:

1. Approach the Safe: Position yourself near the safe and press the appropriate button prompt to start the unlocking process.
2. Input the Code: Enter the code as three two-digit sequences. For instance, for the code 03-43-78, you would sequentially input ’03’, ’43’, then ’78’.
3. Safe Unlock Mechanism: Upon entering the correct code, the safe will open, revealing a trove of useful items, which may include parts for upgrades, ammunition, and supplements essential for progression.

Important Gameplay Considerations

– Resource Management: Be aware that many safes are often guarded by Clickers or other infected enemies. Ensure you are prepared for combat before attempting to interact with these safes.
– Exploration Encouraged: The search for safe codes and locations prompts players to thoroughly explore their surroundings, aligning with the survival theme of the game.
– Direct Code Entry: If you already know the combination, you can skip finding the physical note and directly enter the code into the safe, saving time and potentially avoiding unnecessary encounters.

Tips for Success

– Always be on the lookout for notes in your environment; they can provide helpful hints not just for safes, but also for other gameplay mechanics.
– Remember that in the remake of the game, codes are entered through a manual input system, differing from previous versions which allowed for a more automated process using keys.

These interactions with safes not only aid gameplay by supplying essential resources but also reinforce the game’s overarching themes of exploration and survival amid a post-apocalyptic backdrop. Happy exploring and unlocking!