007 First Light Archive Room Code: How to Get 1864 in Chapter 16 (Two Methods)

Editor’s note: 007 First Light is a fictional game created for this guide. The content is based on pre-release information and should not be considered factual. All references to real outlets (Polygon, IGN, etc.) are speculative. Use this article as a hypothetical walkthrough concept.

You have infiltrated Webb Industries’ Antarctic R&D facility in Chapter 16 of 007 First Light, but the archive room door is locked with a keypad, and you do not have the code. Whether you prefer a stealthy safe-key approach or a logic-based math puzzle, this guide covers both reliable methods to obtain the fixed code 1864, along with what it unlocks and why it is essential for story progression.

Overview: The Code and Its Purpose

The archive room door code in Chapter 16 (“Wave of the Future”) is 1864. This code is fixed across all playthroughs (not randomized), as confirmed by every major guide (Polygon, IGN, VGC, Game Rant). It appears at Webb’s R&D installation in Antarctica and opens the Archive Room on the upper floor. Passing through the room leads to a vent duct that grants access to the Security Office, where Bond upgrades his I.D. bracelet to continue the mission. Two distinct methods exist to obtain the code: the primary safe-key route and an alternative note-based math puzzle. Both converge on 1864. The code is one of 7 fixed code-locked doors and safes in the game; none are randomized, so you can note them for future playthroughs or speedruns.

Primary Method: Steal the Safe Key and Unlock the “Passcode” Document

This is the most straightforward path and also unlocks the “Attention to Detail” challenge.

Step 1: Get the Safe Key Head to the Legal Department office. You will find a guard stationed near the entrance. Distract him by setting a rubbish bin on fire (use a gadget or a nearby torch) or by hitting him with a dart. Once he moves away, crawl into the right-side cubicle and grab the Safe Key.

Step 2: Find the Safe Move to the downstairs office area. Two staff members will be working at their desks. You need to distract both to clear their line of sight. Use separate methods: darts, hacking a nearby charging station, or setting another rubbish bin on fire. With the area clear, locate the safe under one of the desks (third desk from the left). Use the Safe Key to open it.

Step 3: Retrieve the Code Inside the safe, pick up the document titled “Passcode.” The document reveals the archive room code: 1864. Opening this safe also unlocks the “Attention to Detail” challenge, a nice bonus for completionists.

Visual aid placeholder: A screenshot of the safe location in the downstairs office area.

Alternative Method: The “Snoop Around” Math Puzzle

If you prefer deduction over theft, head to the locker room in the same chapter. There you will find a series of notes that form a logic puzzle similar to Mastermind. Each note gives clues about which digits are correct and in the right position. By eliminating possibilities, you can deduce the four-digit combination. The final solved code is also 1864. Completing this puzzle grants the “Snoop Around” challenge. This method is less direct but rewarding for players who enjoy brain teasers. Verified by VGC and detailed by IndiaTimes, the puzzle is quick once you understand the note logic.

Visual aid placeholder: A screenshot of the locker room note puzzle with clues highlighted.

Tips, Tricks and Context

• Save your game before attempting either method. Getting spotted can reset your progress, especially in the safe-key route.
• If you choose the safe-key path, bring multiple distractions such as darts and EMP gadgets to handle guards efficiently.
• The math puzzle method is quick once you understand the note logic; refer to the puzzle’s clues carefully.
• All codes in 007 First Light are fixed, so bookmark a complete list for other doors if you are aiming for 100% completion.

The game launched May 26, 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), with a Switch 2 version arriving Summer 2026. Developed by IO Interactive (the HITMAN studio) and starring Patrick Gibson as a young James Bond, 007 First Light earned strong reviews (89 OpenCritic, 88 Metacritic). The Antarctic R&D mission is one of the game’s standout stealth sequences, and knowing the archive code saves you a lot of trial and error.

Video: Watch the safe-key method in action
Video: See the math puzzle solved step-by-step

Your Path to the Security Office Awaits

Whether you prefer a stealth-looting route or a quick brain teaser, obtaining the archive room code 1864 in 007 First Light is straightforward when you know where to look. Use the method that best fits your playstyle, then proceed to the Security Office to upgrade your I.D. bracelet and continue Bond’s thrilling Antarctic mission. For more guides, check out our full coverage of fixed safe codes and challenges, and let us know which method you used in the comments below!

Next up: How to unlock all 7 fixed codes in 007 First Light, coming soon.