In Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, time is crucial as each passing moment represents a missed opportunity to rescue survivors. Navigating the mall can become cumbersome, especially with psychos and zombies obstructing your path. The Maintenance Tunnels provide a valuable shortcut, but you’ll need the key to access them. Here’s a comprehensive guide on where to locate the Maintenance Tunnel Key and how it can improve your gameplay.
Where to Find the Maintenance Tunnel Key
To access the Maintenance Tunnels early in the game, head to the Leisure Park located in the center of the mall. Specifically, navigate to the top left section of the park on the map. Look for a red arrow indicating the pathway to the parking lot near the tunnel’s entrance. In this parking garage, you’ll find a car and a motorcycle; taking the car is highly recommended for efficient travel.
The entrance to the Maintenance Tunnel is located along the left wall of the garage. You can drive directly into the tunnel entrance while in the car, which is the most effective method of navigating through the zombies.
Inside the Maintenance Tunnels, you’ll need to locate the Maintenance Tunnel Key, which is found in a storage room situated approximately in the middle of the tunnels. To reach this storage room, you must push through large hordes of zombies. Here are some strategies to help you get through:
- Drive a Car: The most efficient way to clear a path and travel in the tunnels.
- Push a Shopping Cart: Useful for creating temporary barriers against zombies.
- Shoot Propane Tanks: A quick method to clear zombies but requires precision and careful timing.
Once you reach the storage room, look for the key in the back right corner, underneath a ladder. The key is marked with a blue star icon.
What Does the Maintenance Tunnel Key Do?
After acquiring the Maintenance Tunnel Key, you can access multiple Maintenance Tunnel entrances scattered throughout the mall. This key allows you to travel between different sections of the mall quickly, significantly easing your navigation and enabling you to avoid the zombie-infested areas above ground.
The tunnels are now marked with yellow icons on the map, indicating their locations. Utilizing these tunnels, especially with a car, can speed up travel and provide a strategic advantage as you progress through the game.
Note: Most delivery trucks near tunnel entrances are also drivable, offering additional mobility options.
By following these steps, you’ll streamline your exploration and save valuable time in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Happy hunting!
