Navigating the tense halls of the Raccoon City Police Department in Resident Evil 2 requires careful exploration and puzzle-solving. One of the most important rooms in the facility is the S.T.A.R.S. Office, where players can discover useful supplies and unlock a locked armory. Accessing this secured weapon vault depends on interacting with a specific PC terminal located inside the office.

Finding the Required Key Item

To use the S.T.A.R.S. office PC, players must first acquire the S.T.A.R.S. Badge. Obtaining this item involves combining the Red Jewel with the Bejeweled Box found in the police station. Once you have the badge, inspect it closely in your inventory to reveal a hidden USB dongle.

Activating the PC Terminal

With the USB dongle key ready, return to the S.T.A.R.S. Office located on the second floor. Insert the USB drive directly into the desktop computer sitting on the desk. Interacting with the PC screen authenticates access, opening the heavy security door to the armory.

Claiming Your Powerful Reward

Unlocking the armory yields high-tier weaponry depending on which main character campaign you are currently running. Leon receives the powerful Lightning Hawk Magnum, while Claire obtains the high-capacity MQ 11 Submachine Gun. Remember to retrieve the badge from the PC afterward, as it can unlock another weapon case elsewhere in the police station.