Dead Space Remake offers a diverse array of weapons for Isaac Clarke’s survival journey. This cult-favorite sci-fi horror game features eight unique weapons and 21 upgrades, providing an intense gameplay experience. However, unlocking all weapons and upgrades requires a thorough exploration of the Ishimura, which is a challenging task for players. So whether you’re new to the franchise or a veteran Dead Space player, here’s how to unlock every weapon and its upgrade.
Unlocking Plasma Cutter in Dead Space Remake
The Plasma Cutter can be found on a bench in the early stages of Chapter 1, “New Arrivals.” The Plasma Cutter is easy to find due to its bright yellow glow, which is noticeable as soon as you exit the elevator. Alternatively, look for a graffiti sign that reads “cut off their limbs” to spot the weapon.
Get ready to face off against the Necromorphs with the iconic Plasma Cutter in Dead Space. As the first weapon, you’ll get your hands on, it quickly becomes a fan favorite and an essential tool in the fight against the undead. As an essential weapon, Isaac will use it extensively throughout the game.
Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Plasma Cutter, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Heat Accumulator | Purchase from Shop for 11,000 Credits. | Course Correction |
| Cartridge Rack | Inside Ishimura Clinic, on the Bench | Intensive Care |
| Weighted Blades | On a seat inside Maintenance Locker Room. | Search and Rescue |
Unlocking Pulse Rifle
The Pulse Rifle can be unlocked after obtaining the Kinesis module in Chapter 2, which allows Isaac to move objects and pull inaccessible items. In the same room as the Kinesis module, use it to move crates and find a path to a room where you’ll encounter a dying officer holding the Pulse Rifle in his hands.
The triple-barreled rifle excels in crowd control and has a secondary fire mode of a proximity mine, perfect for setting traps for Necromorphs that can result in devastating blasts upon activation.
Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Pulse Rifle, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Kinetic Autoloader | Purchase from Shop for 11,000 Credits. | Course Correction |
| PCSI Custom Magazine | Inside Electrical Systems Storage on a shelf. | Obliteration Imminent |
| High-Yield Grenade | Inside the first locker in the Atrium | End of Days |
Unlocking Ripper in Dead Space Remake
In Dead Space Remake Chapter 3, the Ripper can be obtained while refueling the engines. To start off, head to the Machine Shop and then walk down the ramp. There you’ll find a dead crewmember holding the Ripper in his hands.
The Ripper boasts a special ability known as Angled Launcher (SP1). Overall, Ripper is a handheld cutting tool that launches a circular sawblade, causing substantial damage to whatever it connects with. The distance between the tethered blade and the Ripper can be adjusted with the Kinesis toggle.
Ripper Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Ripper, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Ricochet Tracer | Purchase from Shop for 11,000 Credits. | Course Correction |
| Angled Launcher | Inside B. Andonov’s Office | Environmental Hazard |
| Carbon-Fiber Blades | Go from Tram Station to Engineering, then from Preparation Room to Machine Shop. | End of Days |
Unlocking Force Gun
The Force Gun can be obtained in Dead Space Remake during Chapter 6 when you find yourself in the room called West Seedling Room A within the ship. Start by activating the mission and make your way to the second floor.
You will encounter a large room filled with enemies, including a Wheezer, which must be defeated. After successfully eliminating the enemies, proceed to the West Seeding Room A, where you will see a corpse. As you approach it, a prompt will appear on the screen, indicating the location of the Force Gun.
The Force Gun has a shotgun-like fire rate and power, using ammo at a similar rate as the Ripper. It’s similar to the Pulse Rifle with its narrow focus, but it’s slower. Since Force Gun has a slow fire rate, using Stasis is highly recommended to get the most out of it.
All Force Gun Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Force Gun, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Subsonic Oscillator | Purchase from Shop for 12,000 Credits. | Environmental Hazard |
| Gravitic Amplifier | Go to the Guest Consultant’s Suites, and after the conversation, head to the back room, where you’ll find it on a table. | End of Days |
| Suspension Module | Inside a Master Override chest. | Alternate Solutions |
Unlocking Flamethrower in Dead Space Remake
The Flamethrower is a powerhouse weapon in the game and can be acquired early on. In Chapter 3: Course Correction, Isaac comes across a soldier right next to the wall while working on the objective to ignite the engines. Simply approach the soldier to pick up the Flamethrower.
The Force Gun is a beast at close range, unleashing a blast of kinetic energy that damages everything in its path. It’s not ideal for distant combat, but it’s a perfect pick for short-range combat. As a result, the Flamethrower is specifically designed to battle against packs of Necromorphs or for taking care of the crawlies. It comes with three superpowers: Gellified Hydrazine (SP1), High-Pressure Nozzle (SP2), and a giant Fuel Tank (SP3) for even more burn power.
Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Force Gun, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Gellified Hydrazine | Purchase from Shop for 11,500 Credits. | Course Correction |
| Macroliter Fuel Tank | To find it, switch the circuit breaker to zero gravity, then drift down to the floor below. In the Utility Room, you’ll spot it on the ground. Note: You need Security Clearance Level 3 to access. | Into the Void |
| High Pressure Nozzle | To obtain the upgrade, first, take the battery from Deluxe Quiet Bunks and insert it into the circuit breaker near the bathrooms. Activate the doors, then venture into the Deluxe Shift Bunks beside the bathrooms where you’ll find a Master Override chest holding the upgrade. | End of Days |
Where to Find the Contact Beam
Find the Contact Beam in Chapter 7 while on a mission to power up Mining Administration. Take a stop at the Records Office on the second floor (access with level 2 clearance) to secure this valuable weapon.
The Contact Beam is a mighty weapon of destruction. Charging it up will take down enemies even faster. It’s like a more powerful version of the Ripper but with less ammo. The downside of this weapon is its scarce and expensive ammo, but against single foes, it’s a game-changer. However, it’s worth noting that the Contact Beam requires charging before use. Therefore, fire it wisely.
Contact Beam Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Contact Beam, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Supersymmetry Tether | Purchase from Shop for 12,000 Credits. | Obliteration Imminent |
| Portable Helitron | Go to the Main Lab in Medical and head down. Take the back hallway and access the Bioprosthetics Locker Room with Security Level 3. You will find the upgrade on the workbench. | End of Days |
| Diffraction Module | Discover the upgrade in a Master Override Chest, accessible through a Master Override Door located on the Mining Deck. | End of Days |
Unlocking Line Gun in Dead Space Remake
In Chapter 5, you can obtain the Line Gun by facing the Hunter shortly after starting the Lift the Lockdown quest. After defeating him, head to ER Hallway A through the Emergency Room, take a right, and you will come across a door requiring Security Clearance Level 2.
This door is not hard to spot as there aren’t many doors in the area. Upon entering, you will find a bloody room with the Line Gun in the center, alongside the corpse of a crew member. As per the previous patterns, the dead body holds the weapon, and you can collect it by approaching the crew member.
Weapon Upgrades
There are three weapon upgrades available for Line Gun, and here’s how to unlock them in Dead Space Remake:
| Weapon Upgrade | Location | Chapter |
| Ionized Capacitor | Purchase from Shop for 11,500 Credits. | Lethal Devotion |
| Precision Lasers | Find the Master Override chest in the hallway connecting the Hydroponics Central Hub and the Mining Tram Station in Hydroponics. | End of Days |
| Photon Energizer | Located in a Medical room with Level 3 Clearance after leaving the Chemical Lab. | End of Days |
Unlocking Hand Cannon
Unlock the Hand Cannon in Dead Space Remake by defeating the game on the toughest difficulty, Impossible mode. It’s no walk in the park, but completing the game at this level rewards you with a pile of goodies: 50,000 credits, ten nodes, some text logs, a level 6 suit, and, most importantly, New Game+. And don’t forget, beating the game on Impossible also unlocks the Burnished Suit.
The Hand Cannon is undoubtedly the ultimate weapon in Dead Space Remake. One hit and any creature will lose all its limbs, guaranteeing an instant kill. Though it’s a bit tricky to aim at a distance without a cross-hair, just keep firing, and you’re sure to hit the target. In the Dead Space remake, the Hand Cannon now comes with a laser sight for improved aiming.
Since Hand Cannon unlocks at the end of the game, no upgrades are available for this weapon in Dead Space Remake.
