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Safe House
The Safe House is your base of operations and the starting area in Zero Parades. Inspect everything and talk to Constance before leaving.
Quick Answer
Inspect every interactive object: Pseudopod, jacket, stereo, bathroom, desk. Talk to Constance thoroughly. Take the red disc. Save before leaving. This is the only guaranteed safe access to all starting items.
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Use this page as a spoiler-light reference. Save before route-specific choices, and re-check details after major patches.
Full Guide
What the Safe House is
The Safe House is your base of operations in Zero Parades. It serves as the starting area, tutorial space, and potentially a return point throughout the game. It contains essential items, characters, and context.
Interactive objects
1) Pseudopod — your interface. 2) Jacket — check purchase order. 3) Stereo — take the red disc. 4) Bathroom — inspect trousers. 5) Desk — cipher clue and documents. Missing any of these makes early dialogue harder.
Characters
Constance — safe house contact. Provides mission context, faction names, and safe navigation advice. Talk to her thoroughly before leaving.
Before leaving
1) Talk to Constance (all questions). 2) Inspect all objects. 3) Collect the red disc. 4) Save. 5) Only then exit. Backtracking is dangerous later, so completeness matters.
Return visits
Community-reported: the Safe House may remain accessible throughout the game. Check back after major story beats for updated dialogue, new items, or changed interactions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaving without talking to Constance.
- Missing the red disc in the stereo.
- Not inspecting all objects.
- Not saving before leaving.
- Assuming the Safe House is only for the opening.
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FAQ
Can I return to the Safe House?
Community-reported: yes, potentially throughout the game. Check back after major story beats.
Can I miss items in the Safe House?
Yes, if you leave without inspecting everything. The red disc is particularly easy to miss.
Is the Safe House safe?
It is the safest area in the game. Use it to rest, save, and plan before venturing into dangerous districts.
Last updated: May 25, 2026
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