Just finished playing through Stray again, and honestly, the quest for the Atomic Battery in Midtown is one of the most memorable parts of the game! 🐱⚡ It's not just a fetch quest; it's a whole stealthy, puzzle-filled adventure that really makes you feel like a clever little cat operative. If you're stuck or just want to relive the experience, here's my detailed walkthrough of how to power up that subway train!
So, Clementine needs an Atomic Battery to get the old subway running. Sounds simple, right? Think again! The battery is locked deep inside the heavily guarded Neco Factory. No casual stroll for this kitty. Our first mission? Find Clementine's contact, Blazer.
Gaining Access To The Neco Factory
You'll find Blazer lurking around the factory perimeter. He's the guy with the cool bomber jacket and necklace. Show him Clementine's note, and he'll agree to help—but he needs a disguise. His plan? For you to sneak him in as a worker. That means we need to steal a worker's jacket and hat from Midtown. Time for some feline theft! 😼
Where To Find The Worker Jacket For Blazer
The jacket is on display in a shop, but the shopkeeper is always watching. You can't just grab it! You need a distraction. See that radio at the back of the shop? Perfect. But it needs a cassette tape to play.
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Step 1: Get the Cassette. Head back to Clementine's hideout in the Residence. Downstairs, you'll find a group of punks. One of them has a job for you: take out three surveillance cameras in the building. Easy! Just jump on each camera to break them. Your reward? The cassette tape!
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Step 2: Execute the Distraction. Return to the jacket shop. Hop onto the radio and insert the cassette. The music will lure the shopkeeper to the back, giving you the perfect window to snatch the jacket right off the mannequin. Mission accomplished!
Where To Find The Worker Hat For Blazer?
Next up: the hat. It's in another shop, but this one is closed for restocking. The problem? The employee with the key is fast asleep at the bar across the street! How do we wake him up without getting caught?
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The Wake-Up Call: Go to the bar and find the sleeping worker. Climb up to the ledge above him. See that crate of bottles? Give it a little nudge! 💥 The crashing sound will startle him awake, and he'll hurry back to open the shop.
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The Sneaky Entry: Now, hide inside one of the cargo boxes near the shop entrance. Just like Solid Snake! ️ The worker will load your box into the shop. Once inside, wait for the coast to be clear, hop out, and grab the hat from its display. Then sneak back out the way you came.
Getting The Atomic Battery In Neco Corporation
With both items in paw, return to Blazer. He'll put on the uniform, and you'll get to ride into the Neco Factory hidden in a cargo box (again!). The real challenge begins inside: avoiding the patrolling surveillance drones.
- Stealth Mode Activated: Use everything! Hide in barrels, stick to shadows, and duck behind cover. Move carefully from one hiding spot to the next until you reach the secure room holding the Atomic Battery.
The Final Puzzle
The battery is behind three laser walls, activated by three floor tiles. You need to place an object on each tile. Here's the breakdown:
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First Box: Hack the nearby box and push it onto the first tile (it should turn green).
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Second Box: This box is behind a fence. Push the first box next to the fence, use it as a step to jump over, and then hit the lever to open the fence. Push the second box onto another tile.
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Third Object: Look around... remember the barrel you hid in to enter this room? Roll it over and place it on the third and final tile! ️✅
With all three tiles green, the laser walls deactivate, and the Atomic Battery is yours! Grab it, but be ready—alarms will blare! Thankfully, a new exit opens. Make a speedy escape and deliver the battery to Clementine to power up the subway and continue your adventure out of Midtown. What a rush! This sequence perfectly blends puzzle-solving, stealth, and that signature cat-like curiosity. One of Stray's best moments, hands down. 🙌
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