As you sneak around the ARK as Grace, you'll find yourself locked out of rooms that you need to get through in order to progress. The ARK has Key Reader doors that require a specific Magnetic Key, but don't worry, this key item is not out of reach, and we'll show you how to find it.

Below, you'll find a quick step-by-step walkthrough of how to get the Magnetic Key in Resident Evil Requiem, which is the only item that will open the ARK Key Reader doors that you can find within the lab areas of the ARK. It's best not to delay, as Lickers are prowling.

How to Open ARK Key Reader Doors in Resident Evil Requiem

Don't be concerned about the locked ARK Key Reader door in the Bioweapon Repository 02 that you find, as you can get the keycard to open this door fairly quickly. Navigate northeast into the Chemical Storage room to pick up the Override Key found in a terminal, and then return to the Dump Control Room.

After placing the Override Key into the Dump Control Room slot, you can look to the north, opposite the terminal that you've just activated, to find a Magnetic Key sitting in a case. You can interact with the case with X to open the glass, and then you can pick up the Magnetic Key.

The Magnetic Key is used to open ARK Key Reader doors, and there are two to focus on. Both doors are needed to progress through the story, so head to the Bioweapon Repository 02 to get the item stashed inside, and then open the north door in the Lab Entrance to progress through the Lobby.

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Survival Horror
Action
Adventure
Shooter
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Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
February 27, 2026
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
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Survival Horror, Action, Adventure, Shooter