There’s an overwhelming amount of secrets inRemnant 2,and players don’t even have to leave the confines of Ward 13 to encounter their first major one. Curious explorers might have already noticed that there’s more to this safe zone than meets the eye, and one well-hidden weapon can be acquired if players are observant enough.
This secret involves the Cargo Control Key, an item that players won’t be able to just stumble upon as they exploreRemnant 2’salien worlds. It goes to a very specific lock within Ward 13 itself, and thankfully, it’s not too complicated to reach.
Updated July 31, 2025 by Marc Santos:Despite the many updates Remnant 2 has received since launch, the Cargo Control Key and its associated secret has remained untouched, and all information contained within this guide remains accurate and relevant. However, we’ve updated this piece to contain a couple of things players may want to know about the Cargo Control Key as well as the item tied to it in hopes of providing additional information.
Remnant 2 Cargo Control Key Location (& How to Use It)
The Cargo Control Key is tucked away inside the locked chest in Ford’s office, which is directly above the small workshop area next to the Worldstone. Players will be able to get to this chest at any time after finishing the tutorial and subsequent Ward 13 tour section.
To get the key, players need to inspect the bottom of the flashlight that Ford gives them at the start of the game. The code here is usually0415— this seems to be constant in almost every new playthrough, but the possibility of it changingin future versions ofRemnant 2remains. Input the code into Ford’s safe to get the Cargo Control Key.
As for where to use the Cargo Control Key, players need to go inside the derelict freight ship by the dock in Ward 13. From the Worldstone, take the exit to Brabus' firing range and go past the fenced area with all the shipping containers. There is a path here that leads to the inside of the ship that’s blocked by a locked door. Interact with this door and select the Cargo Control Key from the inventory menu that pops up to unlock the room.
What’s In The Freight Ship?
On the table inside the locked room is the MP60-R SMG, a returning weapon from the original game that functions more or less the same as it did previously. It’s a fully-automatic sidearm that might as well be a primary weapon. It comes with the following base stats:
The MP60-R SMG is an excellent secondary weapon fora class like the Hunter inRemnant 2, especially early in the game where your choices of weapons are fairly limited. This gun fires extremely rapidly, which means Status Effect mods like Hot Shot will be more effective as the fast fire rate allows for quicker abnormal status build-up. However, the SMG’s poor accuracy makes it ineffective at range, and its high ammo consumption makes it somewhat inefficient unless used with mods or other effects that buff damage.
