In the dimly lit corridors of the Care Center, three locked safes hold more than just Antique Coins—they represent a strategic advantage for players navigating the challenges of Resident Evil Requiem. These coins are not merely currency; they unlock early upgrades in the Parlor that can shift the balance between survival and dominance. Whether it’s expanding Grace’s inventory with a Hip Pouch or bolstering her firepower with a Stabilizer, the rewards inside these safes are tangible, if carefully earned.
The first safe, tucked behind the bar in the West Wing, demands precision. Its combination—10 (left), 80 (right), and 30 (left)—must be entered in sequence without deviation. A misstep here means no coins, but those who succeed are rewarded with three Antique Coins, a small but meaningful boost for players just beginning to unravel the Care Center’s mysteries. Nearby, behind the bar, Grace’s S&S M232 pistol waits, along with an additional coin hidden on the piano stool. The singing zombie, though, is a distraction that can turn advantageous looting into a deadly gamble.
The second safe, located in the Examination Room of the East Wing, is slightly more elusive. Accessible only after obtaining the keycard from the Parlor’s unicorn door, this safe requires a different combination: 30 (right), 10 (left), and 50 (right). Like its predecessor, it yields three Antique Coins, but the real draw here is the open safe in the Waiting Room beyond the East Wing Lobby. This one holds a few coins as well, though it’s less guarded and easier to claim once the shortcut is unlocked.
More Than Just Coins: Strategic Rewards
The final safe, nestled deep in the basement near the Inspection area, is reserved for those who have progressed further. To reach it, players must swap perspectives between Leon and Grace, then power up a door with a joint plug to bypass the forklift blockage. The combination here—60 (right), 40 (left), and 80 (right)—unlocks something more than coins: handgun ammo and a Raccoon Roundup map, guiding players to hidden Mr. Raccoon Memoriam statues scattered throughout the Care Center.
Later in the game, two more safes appear, each with its own set of challenges. The Sterilization Chamber safe, found during a critical moment where Grace is attempting to breach a door, contains handgun ammo, a med injector, and a molotov cocktail—essentials for navigating the game’s latter stages. The final safe, in the Monitor Control Room off the Lobby, holds an empty bottle, a bottle of acid, and another med injector, offering versatility in both combat and survival scenarios.
For players, the safes are more than just puzzle pieces; they represent a system of rewards that encourage exploration and strategy. Whether it’s the early upgrades that make survival feel less desperate or the later-stage items that turn the tide in tougher encounters, the coins and resources hidden behind these combinations add depth to an already intricate experience.
