Mastering the Master Overrides: A Pro Gamer‘s Guide to Unlocking Hidden Rewards in Dead Space

As a seasoned Dead Space fan and professional gamer who has accumulated over 200 hours across the franchise, I was eagerly anticipating new secrets that the Dead Space remake would bring. Once again, the USG Ishimura does not disappoint – this time hiding valuable weapon upgrades and resources behind ultra-secure Master Override locks.

But fret not, terrified engineer! In this comprehensive pro-gamer guide, I‘ll be highlighting the exact location of all Master Override rooms and chests so you can collect these coveted rewards for yourself.

Overview of All Master Override Locations

The Dead Space remake features 8 Master Override locks scattered around the mining starship Ishimura:

• 2 Master Override Security Doors
• 6 Master Override Storage Chests

I‘ve unlocked all of them in my Nightmare difficulty playthroughs and can confirm they contain weapon upgrades, Necromorph-shredding resources, and other goodies that will boost your chances of survival aboard this bloodstained vessel.

Here‘s a quick glance at all the available locations and how to access them:

No.	Master Override Doors	Locations	Master Override Chests	Locations
1	Bridge Tram Station	Water Purification Storage Room	Cargo Bay Station	Hangar-Cargo-Tram Control Deck
2	Mining/Engineering Tram Station	Tool Storage Room	Mining/Engineering Tram Station	Machine Shop
3	–	–	Hydroponics Tram Station	Hydroponics Central Hub
4	–	–	Executive Quarters-Crew Quarters Tram Station	First Officer D. White’s Room
5	–	–	Deluxe Quarters-Crew Quarters Tram Station	Deluxe Quarters
6	–	–	Aegis VII Planetside	Transfer Junction

You can fast travel between these reward stashes quickly using the Ishimura‘s Tram system. However, almost all these rooms get locked down around Chapter 11 after you pass the ‘point of no return‘. So if you‘re aiming for 100% collection or just want to grab powerful upgrades before things get tough, be sure to tick off this list earlier rather than later.

Next, let‘s take an in-depth look at each of these hidden gem locations – what valuable upgrades you can find and how to track them down in the Ishimura‘s endless blood-stained halls.

Salvaging Upgrades from Master Override Doors

There are two ultra-secure doors locked down by Master Override protocols. Here‘s what they contain and how a pro gamer like myself accesses them:

Bridge Tram Station: Pulse Rifle Grenade Launcher Upgrade

This door hides in the Water Purification Storage Room located close to the Bridge Tram Station Plaza. The rewarding loot inside includes:

• 🧨 High-Yield Grenades – A powerful alt-fire upgrade for your Pulse Rifle‘s grenade launcher, allowing you to easily shred groups of Necromorphs
• 💎 1 Power Node – For upgrading weapons and RIG suit
• 🩸 2 Ammo Drops

Pro gamer tip: These deadly high-yield grenades make short work of Necromorph hordes. I highly recommend unlocking this early!

Here is exactly how to find this room during your travels:

• Take the Tram to the Bridge Station Plaza
• Enter the nearby elevator and ascend to Floor 5
• Exit the lift and look right – the locked Purification Storage Room door will be visible

Use your Security Clearance to disengage the Master Override protocols. Grab those sweet grenades and start obliterating multiple limbs with each shot!

Mining Station: Contact BeamDiffraction Upgrade

Venturing into the Mining Station Tram zone awards you the ultra-rare Contact Beam upgrade. This unassuming storage closet contains:

• 🔬 Diffraction Module – A primary fire upgrade increasing damage dealt by the Contact Beam cutting laser against multiple targets
• 🩹 2 Large Med Packs – For restoring health

Pro-gamer tip: Having this upgrade makes the Contact Beam one of the most lethal weapons for crowd control. Get it ASAP!

Here is exactly how to locate this well-hidden storage room:

• Take the Tram to the Engineering Deck of Mining Station
• Exit to the walkway and look left for movable supply boxes
• Use Kinesis to shift the boxes, revealing the locked tool storage room door
• Access it with your all-powerful Security Clearance

Now your Contact Beam can slice through legions of mutants with ease. A must-have before entering gauntlets like the ADS Cannon fights!

Onwards to the next set of rewards…

Looting Weapon Upgrades from Master Override Chests

Dotted around the various decks and locations of USG Ishimura are 6 locked storage chests accessible only via Master Override terminal.

As a pro gamer, I make it a priority to track down and unlock each of these high-value chests as early as possible since they contain weapon component upgrades that significantly amplify your combat prowess.

Here is exactly where to find them and what exotic upgrades they are hiding:

Cargo Bay: Force Gun Shockwave Upgrade

This storage crate is tucked away between piles of Necromorph remains in Cargo Bay‘s main Hangar zone.

• 💥 Suspension Module – An alt-fire upgrade extending the range and force of Force Gun shockwaves for better crowd control

Pro gamer tips: Grab this as soon as entering the Cargo Bay area. The boosted Force Gun is invaluable against unpredictable hordes!

Here is precisely how to locate this cleverly concealed crate during your cargo bay sortie:

• Take the Tram to Cargo Bay Station
• Exit to Hangar zone and search the right side walls
• Spot the crate nestled between fleshy masses

Grab that upgrade to start blasting enemies across rooms with your Force Gun!

Engineering: Ripper Enhanced Blades

This next storage chest is hidden deep within the Machine Shop in Mining Station‘s Engineering Deck. What fabulous upgrade lies inside?

• ⚔️ Carbon-Fiber Blades – Ripper upgrade allowing faster dismemberment of Necromorph limbs

Pro gamer tips: These blades make the Ripper far more efficient at carving off mutant limbs, both saving ammo and boosting survivability!

Here are the exact steps to unearth this upgrade from its engineering lair:

• Take the Tram to Engineering Deck of Mining Station
• Head through Control Room into the Preparation Room
• Continue following the route until reaching the Machine Shop
• Inside lies the tantalizing storage chest

Now your Ripper can rapidly rip apart enemies into tiny chunks!

Hydroponics: Precision Line Gun Beam

A storage container brimming with phat loot awaits in Hydroponics‘ overgrown Central Hub. Plundering this chest gives you:

• 🔦 Precision Lasers – An accuracy upgrade for your Line Gun primary fire beam

Pro Gamer Tip: This makes scoring pinpoint dismembering shots with the Line Gun laser far easier. Highly recommended before big battles!

Here is exactly how to locate this algae-laden upgrade cache during your Hydroponics pit stop:

• Enter the nearby hallway connected to the Mining Station Tram
• Access the door leading into the Hydroponics Central Hub
• Inside this overgrown zone lies the upgrade chest

Now you can start sniping limbs off multiple Necromorphs as the Line Gun beams pierce their putrid flesh with ease!

Executive Quarters: Gold Semiconductor Stasis Upgrade

Occupying the residence of dead First Officer White located in the Executive Quarters region of the Crew Deck is another locked chest filled with goodies. What rare treat lies inside?

• 💰 Gold Semiconductor – A valuable resource for upgrading your Stasis Module‘s energy capacity at Story benches

Pro Gamer Tips: Nab this semiconductor early to increase your Stasis energy reserves for longer freezing time against terrifying foes!

Here‘s the step-by-step route to uncovering this luxury upgrade component from a dead executive‘s abandoned room:

• Take Crew Tram to Executive Quarters
• Grab Quarter Bathroom Keycard to unlock First Officer White‘s room
• Voila, the storage chest awaits inside!

With the gold semiconductor in hand, quickly invest it at benches for boosted Stasis usage. Freeze mutants longer as you pepper their grotesque flesh with Plasma Cutter death!

Deluxe Quarters: Upgraded Flamethrower Nozzle

This second storage chest located on the Residential Deck holds another tasty upgrade – the powerful flamethrower nozzle!

• 🔥 High-Pressure Nozzle – Extends the intense flames spewed from the Flamethrower‘s barrel for amplified damage

Pro Gamer Tips: Turning your Flamethrower into an infernal cannon of swirling fire makes scorched Necromorph shish kebabs out of charging enemies! Grab it ASAP!

Navigating to this scorching upgrade isn‘t easy. You must first restore power before accessing the locked third floor room. Here is the exact step-by-step path:

• Take Tram to Deluxe Quarters in Crew Residential Deck
• Ascend to the third floor and locate the deactivated door
• Use Kinesis to grab a battery and insert into nearby power socket
• Flaming upgrade chest awaits inside!

With your upgraded fiery nightmare equipped, it‘s time to charbroil some mutants!

Aegis VII Surface: Power Nodes

Finally, touching down later on battered colony planet Aegis VII reveals one last storage chest near the initial Transfer Junction spawn point:

• 💎 3 Power Nodes – For upgrading weapons, RIG suit, or oxygen capacity

It pays to explore your crash site! Now take these Power Nodes to the Bench ASAP to bolster Isaac‘s fragile flesh before tackling frozen alien threats.

And that covers all 6 weapon upgrade-filled Master Override Chests!

Final Tips on Securing These Survival-Critical Upgrades

Hopefully this guide has revealed the exact location of each hidden Master Override room and container waiting to be unlocked across the entire USG Ishimura starship – plus what game-changing upgrades they contain for amplifying your arsenal and chances of survival against hungry Necromorph foes.

As a pro gamer who has completed multiple playthroughs, my key tips are:

• Access these secure rooms ASAP before endgame lockdowns
• Focus on weapon upgrades first to make battles easier moving forward
• Frequently install upgrades at Benches to boost combat efficacy
• Adjust strategy if acquiring game-changing upgrades like Contact Beam diffraction early on

What do you think the most powerful Master Override unlockable is in Dead Space remake? Have any other pro-gamer tips for utilizing these rewards effectively? Share your thoughts below!

Additionally, if you found this guide helpful be sure to check out my other Dead Space pro content:

• Store Guide – How to Purchase Every Resource
• All Schematics Locations for Crafting Weapon Ammo & Items

Stay tuned for more pro gamer coverage of the Dead Space remake!