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Dead Space Master Override locations: Where to find all Master Override RIGs, doors, and cratesLearn where to find all of the Master Override RIGS, doors, and crates in Dead Space
Learn where to find all of the Master Override RIGS, doors, and crates in Dead Space
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/EA
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/EA

Want to know how to get the Master Override in Dead Space?Dead Spacehas various Security Clearance doors scattered around theUSG Ishimura. During the main story, you will get access to Level 2 and 3 doors. However, doors with a star symbol require the Master Override, which is only available to those who complete the You Are Not Authorized side quest. This quest tasks you with tracking down seven different RIGs around the Ishimura, which we’ll help you with below.
In this guide, we’ll break down how to get Master Override in Dead Space, including information on where to find each RIG scattered around the Ishimura. We’ll then cover where to find the various doors and crates that you can open with the Master Override, and any notable loot that you’ll find.
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How to get Master Override in Dead Space
To get the Master Override in Dead Space, you need to find seven RIGs. You can then take them to the Captain’s Nest at the Bridge, where you can use the RIGs to craft the Master Override.
The You Are Not Authorized side quest will not start automatically upon finding your first RIG. You’ll get it during the main story, as you head into the Mining Deck for the first time.
Below, we’ll break down where to find each of the RIGS needed to build the Master Override:
Once you have all seven, take the tram back to the Bridge and head through the Atrium. Take the lift down to the Captain’s Nest, where you find Hammond earlier in the story, and interact with a blue terminal inside to build the Master Override.
All Master Override doors and crates in Dead Space
Once you have the Master Override, there are various doors and crates that will become accessible. These are hidden around the Ishimura, but they contain valuable gear and items, such as Weapon Upgrades and Power Nodes.
Below, we’ll break down where to find each of the Master Override doors and crates in Dead Space:
That wraps up our guide on how to get Master Override in Dead Space. For more help, take a look at ourcomplete Dead Space walkthrough. If you want to get the secret ending, check out our guide onwhere to find every Marker Fragment in Dead Space. If you’re struggling to survive, make sure to take a look at our guide onhow to get every suit upgrade in Dead Space.