In Resident Evil Requiem, puzzles and exploration are key parts of progressing through the story. One of the first major objectives while playing as Grace is collecting the Moon Quartz, an important item needed to unlock the Central Hall door and move forward in the Rhodes Hill Care Center.
If you’re stuck trying to find it, this complete guide will walk you through the exact steps required to unlock the Moon Quartz and continue your survival journey.
1. Obtain the West Wing Keycard
Your first task is to get access to the West Wing of the care center. To do this:
- Head to the Medication Room connected to the Central Hall.
- Trigger the cutscene inside the room.
- After the event ends, you will automatically receive the West Wing Keycard.
This keycard allows you to unlock the West Wing administration area and continue exploring deeper into the facility.
2. Navigate to the Chairman’s Office
Once you have the keycard:
- Return to the Central Hall and use the card reader to unlock the West Wing door.
- Move through the West Wing corridors and pass through the Kitchen area.
- Continue down the hallway until you find the stairs.
- Go upstairs to the second floor.
- Follow the path past the lounge and bar area until you reach the Chairman’s Office.
The puzzle you need to solve to obtain the Moon Quartz is located inside this room.
3. Solve the Chairman’s Office Puzzle
Inside the Chairman’s Office, you will notice a symbol puzzle box featuring three icons: Moon, Sun, and Star.
To reveal the correct combination:
- Pick up the pencil from the Chairman’s desk.
- Go to the coffee table in the seating area.
- Use the pencil to shade the indented notebook page, revealing the hidden clue.
Once the clue appears, enter the symbols in this order:
Moon → Sun → Star → Moon
Entering the correct sequence unlocks the puzzle box and reveals the Moon Quartz.
4. Use the Moon Quartz
After collecting the Moon Quartz:
- Return to the Central Hall.
- Locate the large locked door with quartz slots.
- Insert the Moon Quartz into the appropriate slot.
This is one of three quartz items (Moon, Sun, and Star) required to unlock the door and continue Grace’s escape from the care center.
Tips for Completing the Puzzle Area
- Search the room carefully before attempting the puzzle—the clue is hidden in the notebook indentation.
- Manage your ammo carefully, as enemies may appear in nearby hallways.
- Save frequently at nearby save points before attempting puzzles or entering new areas.
Final Thoughts
The Moon Quartz puzzle is one of the earliest brain-teasers in Resident Evil Requiem, introducing players to the game’s classic mix of exploration, item management, and puzzle solving. Once you obtain it, you’ll be one step closer to unlocking the Central Hall door and uncovering the mysteries surrounding the care center.
From here, your next goal will be finding the Sun Quartz and Star Quartz to complete the set and fully unlock the exit.