In Dead Space Remake (Dead Space 2023), players can tackle the “Scientific Methods” side quest. In this optional mission, players must figure out what happened to Nicole during the events in the Ishimura. Get to know where to go, rewards of this side mission, and more using this guide.
Dead Space Remake Scientific Methods Walkthrough
Walkthrough Overview
Although this side quest can be done at your own pace, the Chapters below are the earliest in which you can take the next steps to progress.
Chapter 2
Follow Nicole’s Hologram.
- Head to Nicole’s office and pick up the Audio log to get this side quest.
- Gain access to the Emergency Room by getting the materials for the explosive charge.
- Go to the Emergency Room and watch the Hologram. Follow Nicole’s Hologram.
- Gain access to the hidden room by using the Circuit Breaker on the wall. Divert the power from the “Lights” to “Shower”.
- Use Kinesis on the door and head inside the room and pick up the Audio Log.
Chapter 3
Find Autopsy Location in Engineering.
- From the control console in Engineering, use the right “Preparation Room” door to descend.
- Pick up the Ripper and then turn around to see a bloodied and wrecked area.
- Navigate your way across the debris and enter the “Calibration Room”. Be wary of the Necromorphs that drop as you make your way through.
- Finish viewing the hologram to get the next objective.
Chapter 7
Find Kyne’s Mining Deck Hideout.
- For the next clue, you need to go to the Mining Bay and make your way to Secure Storage part.
- Entering Secure Storage, you’ll immediately see a Circuit Breaker at the end of the corridor. Use this to open the three rooms in the area. Note that although only one of these rooms contain the clue, it may be worth your while as there are items inside.
- Use the Circuit Breaker to open “Storage 02”. Enter the room and pick up the Audio Log on the mattress to get the next clue.
Chapter 10
Investigate Mercer’s Quarters
- The last part of this side quest requires you to progress the story to Chapter 10. You need to reach the Executive Quarters of the Crew Quarters area here.
- After seeing the short scene with Nicole, proceed deeper into the room and use the door.
- Take the Force Gun upgrade on the table and activate the recording using the computer to end this side quest.
Dead Space Remake Scientific Methods – How To Unlock
Unlocks In Chapter 2
To trigger this quest, you must first go to Nicole’s office in Chapter 2 of the game. Get the audio log and finish listening to it or skip it to get the first objective.
Dead Space Remake Scientific Methods – Rewards
