Navigating the utopian yet chaotic world of Facility 3826 requires more than just raw combat skills to survive. Exploring the hidden subterranean laboratories known as testing grounds rewards players with valuable weapon upgrades and lore components. Finding and solving the puzzles within Testing Ground 9 presents a unique set of challenges that can easily stump unprepared players.
How to Find Testing Ground 9
Testing Ground 9 is located in the Collective Farm region, nestled near a prominent body of water and a large hangar structure. Before you can gain entry to the underground facility, you must first deal with a hostile security system in the immediate area. Players need to locate a nearby camera terminal station to remotely interface with the environment and unlock the main bunker door.
Once you gain control of the local camera network, direct your vision toward a small stone shack containing a hidden elevator interface. Activating this control panel grants immediate physical access to the underground testing complex. Successfully entering this zone ensures you are on the right path toward securing top-tier equipment upgrades.
Solving the Magnetic and Polymer Puzzles
The initial chambers of this facility heavily utilize polymer fluids and electromagnetic ceiling nodes to control the environment. Players must utilize their Shok ability to reverse the magnetic polarities of the ceiling modules, which in turn raises or lowers platforms across the rooms. Timing your movements across these shifting metallic platforms is vital to avoid falling back to the starting floor.
Further into the complex, navigating through submerged sections requires careful management of the environment. You must use your polymer manipulation skills to safely traverse electrical currents running through the watery pathways. Clearing these environmental hazards opens up the path toward the central prize vaults.
Defeating the Securitron Guard System
The final gauntlet of the facility tasks players with defending themselves against aggressive robotic security units blocking the main exit route. A mixture of airborne drones and heavy ground units will deploy in waves to halt your progression through the compound. Utilizing a combination of kinetic weapons and energy shield abilities is recommended to maintain crowd control.
After neutralizing the final mechanical threat, the secure containment room can be safely accessed. Inside the silver and gold prize crates, you will find high-grade weapon blueprints designed to bolster your offensive capabilities for upcoming boss fights. Players can then ride the final exit elevator back to the surface of Facility 3826 with their newly acquired arsenal.
