The Factory Access Card opens the northern gate inside the Western Factory on the Warehouse map. If you’re staring at a locked northern gate in that compound, this is the key you need.
Factory Access Card sources and drop locations
The card isn’t tied to a single map. It can drop from containers and enemies across the game, and it shows up in a few reliable places and bosses players target early. These are the most consistent finds:
| Source type | Map/area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Containers (boxes, safes, lockers, jackets, file cabinets) | Any map | Keys are not map-locked; examples include a cabin between the sewer spawn and the scrapyard in Ground Zero, a file cabinet in J‑Labs, and even background props in an abandoned building in Farm Town. |
| Boss: Pato Chapo | Ground Zero | Confirmed as a drop on death; check the body. |
| Boss: Spider robot (“Red Spider”) | Farm area | Rare drop; repeated kills can produce multiple cards over time. |
| Elite enemy (“fire” heavy at the northern camp) | Far‑north camp | Not guaranteed but reported frequently; expect long range and high damage. Piercing ammo and grenades help, plus heavy heals and cover. |
| Quest reward: “Key Personnel” (Xavier) | Any | Turning in one Factory Access Card for this quest returns a Factory Access Card as part of the reward, effectively letting you bank a spare. |
Register the card so you don’t lose it
Once you pick up a Factory Access Card, register it in your keys management menu so it persists. Registered keys don’t need to be re‑found after a death, which saves you from repeating the grind.
Second cellar door in Western Factory
If you’re looking for a “second cellar tunnel,” there is a second cellar door on the western‑most edge of the Western Factory, tucked into the left‑most corner. It sits behind a series of fences and barricades; follow the perimeter wall until the fencing layers stack up and look for the door tucked into that corner.
Why drop rates feel inconsistent
Expect dry spells early on. Loot quality scales with your level, and overall drop behavior can feel more generous after you’ve put in a few hours and progressed through key quests and bosses. If you’re new, rotate between Ground Zero (cabin and Chapo), Farm (spider), and Warehouse runs focused on container sweeps and the northern camp.
Related key: Southern Warehouse Keycard (Farm Town)
For Farm Town’s Southern Warehouse Keycard, target the Speedy Commander or Lordon. This key follows the same pattern as others: it can also appear in general container loot, so don’t skip jackets and file cabinets while you hunt bosses.
If you’re stuck, cycle a short route: hit the Ground Zero cabin near the scrapyard, sweep J‑Labs file cabinets, and take fights with Chapo and the Farm spider. Bank the first card you get by registering it, then use the “Key Personnel” turn‑in to secure a spare for future runs.
