PAYDAY 2 – All Lost Safes Location: Your Ultimate Treasure Hunt Guide
Hey there, fellow heisters! Ready to dive into the thrilling world of PAYDAY 2’s Lost Safes? You’re in for a treat! I’ve spent countless hours tracking down these elusive treasures, and I’m pumped to share everything I’ve learned. Let’s get cracking!
Quick Answer
PAYDAY 2’s Lost Safes are hidden in Shadow Raid, Border Crossing, Diamond Heist, and Hoxton Breakout. Each heist has 2 keycards and 1 safe with multiple possible spawn locations. Collect both keycards to open the safe and grab the Lost Tape.
My Lost Safe Adventure
Before we dive in, let me share a quick story. Picture this: it’s 2 AM, I’m on my fifth cup of coffee, and I’m prowling through Shadow Raid for the hundredth time. I’ve found one keycard, but the second is playing hard to get. Just as I’m about to call it quits, I spot a glint on top of a container. Bingo! That sneaky keycard was hiding in plain sight. The rush of finally cracking that safe? Pure gold, my friends. That’s the magic of PAYDAY 2 – it keeps you on your toes!
The Lost Safes 101
Alright, let’s break down the basics of this treasure hunt:
- Each map hides 1 safe and 2 keycards
- Safes have 3 possible spawn spots
- Keycards have 6 possible hideouts
- Grab both keycards to crack open the safe and snag that sweet Lost Tape
- Hunt these babies down on any difficulty – even if you’re feeling lazy
- Pro tip: You can stack keycards in your inventory. Solo players, rejoice!
The Grand Prize
Once you’ve snagged all four tapes, head to the Lost Tapes menu and hit “Play Recording” on each one. Boom! Achievement unlocked, baby!
Shadow Raid: Tape 1 – “Bad for Business”
Your mission: Snatch a recording of a GenSec bigwig spilling the beans. Let’s find those keycards!
Keycard Hide-and-Seek
- Spot #1: First floor, tiny room next to camera central. Look for white boxes
- Spot #2: Outside on the yard, container-surfing. Visible from the helipad
- Spot #3: Ground floor, chilling on a shelf in a maintenance cubby
- Spot #4: Main warehouse, wooden box party
- Spot #5: Sewer adventure! Behind the first steel bars from the van, nested in an old tire
- Spot #6: Rooftop sunbathing, next to a floodlight, playing hide-and-seek behind stairs
Safe Spotting
- Hidey-hole #1: Ground floor, tiny office next to the kitchen
- Hidey-hole #2: Yard explorer – next to a colorful container trio (yellow/blue/red)
- Hidey-hole #3: Main warehouse, lurking under the steel stairs to the roof
Border Crossing: Tape 2 – “Cellmates”
Goal: Snag a recording of a not-so-friendly inmate. Time for a warehouse scavenger hunt!
Keycard Treasure Map
- X marks the spot #1: Roof ninja – northern warehouse, chilling on a ventilation pipe
- X marks the spot #2: Northern warehouse ground floor, cardboard box surfer
- X marks the spot #3: Car trouble – under a beat-up ride north of the southern warehouse
- X marks the spot #4: Southern warehouse, barrel shelf dweller
- X marks the spot #5: Forklift champion outside the southern warehouse
- X marks the spot #6: Plane escape gate, playing hide-and-seek in a bush
Safe Hideouts
- Secret spot #1: Northern warehouse, northeast exit buddy
- Secret spot #2: Northern warehouse first floor, southern room lurker
- Secret spot #3: Southern warehouse middle room, barrel shelf neighbor
Diamond Heist: Tape 3 – “Keeping Up with the Garnets”
Mission: Grab a juicy recording of some high-society drama. Let’s crash this fancy party!
Keycard Easter Egg Hunt
- Golden egg #1: Roof adventurer – railing near the courtyard window
- Golden egg #2: Second floor, kitchen sink surprise
- Golden egg #3: Ground floor meeting room, table decoration
- Golden egg #4: Reception desk secret, ground floor
- Golden egg #5: Second floor storage room, shelf surfer
- Golden egg #6: Ground floor elevator shaft, for the truly adventurous
Safe Spotting
- Vault #1: Lower floor Jade Room, feeling fancy
- Vault #2: Lower floor construction zone, hard hat required
- Vault #3: Upper floor storage room, spring cleaning surprise
Hoxton Breakout: Tape 4 – “Enemies of the State”
Challenge: Find keycards on Day 1, crack the safe on Day 2. Multi-day heisting at its finest!
Day 1: Keycard Scavenger Hunt
- Treasure #1: Basement explorer – end of the hallway prize
- Treasure #2: Kaiser lobby neighbor, outdoor enthusiast
- Treasure #3: Parking entrance, gutter surprise
- Treasure #4: Parking entrance bench warmer
- Treasure #5: Parking garage level 1, ticket machine jackpot
- Treasure #6: Parking garage level 1, yellow container shadow
Day 2: Safe Cracking Time
- Vault #1: Main office space corner dweller
- Vault #2: Director’s Office neighbor, small office hideout
- Vault #3: Reception desk guardian
Wrapping Up Your Treasure Hunt
There you have it, fellow heisters – your roadmap to PAYDAY 2’s Lost Safes! Remember, persistence is key. These sneaky little treasures love to play hard to get, but the thrill of the hunt is half the fun.
As you prowl through these heists, keep your eyes peeled and your wits sharp. Each successful crack of a Lost Safe isn’t just about the loot – it’s a badge of honor, a testament to your heisting skills.
So, gear up, stay frosty, and happy hunting! May your keycards be plentiful and your safes easy to find. And hey, if you stumble upon any other cool secrets during your adventures, drop a comment below. This heisting community thrives on sharing the wealth – of information, that is!
Now get out there and make PAYDAY 2 your playground. Those Lost Safes aren’t going to crack themselves!
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