The Surge isn’t just a game. It’s a fight for survival wrapped in exosuits, industrial decay, and brutal tactical combat. If you've ever been crushed by a mech-wielding security guard or sliced in half while chasing loot, you already know: this isn’t a place for hesitation. But with the right strategy and guidance, every twisted corridor and enemy-laced zone becomes conquerable.

This is your complete 2025 walkthrough to The Surge — where to go, what to collect, and how to upgrade without getting vaporized.

You wake up freshly augmented in a destroyed factory. Welcome to CREO . From here, your journey begins.

Goals:

• Pick up your first rig

• Learn directional dodging

• Unlock Medbay checkpoints

Use the wrench to test combos and unlock limb targeting. Don't forget: targeting enemy limbs gives you specific armor and weapon pieces. Always pick your dismemberment wisely.

Scrap is currency. Farming it efficiently and investing it properly is what keeps you alive.

Quick Tips:

• Use extraction points to bank your scrap.

• Upgrade core power to equip better armor.

• Modular armor grants buffs if you wear a full matching set.

Central Production B

This massive hub is your first test of endurance. You'll find:

• Security bots with AoE slams

• Shortcut elevators to Medbay

• Iron Maus gear collectibles

Watch for toxic waste areas and keep a drone with you. Power it up to create distractions or disable traps.

Resolve Biolabs

Expect tougher enemies, spore clouds, and radiation zones. Perfect time to build resistance implants.

R&D Department

A more compact zone, but with high-tier enemy AI. This is where you'll find security protocol doors and drone upgrade materials.

Executive Forum

Endgame area with elite enemies, security lockdowns, and a boss that punishes impatience. Come here fully stocked.

Each boss in The Surge has a unique weakness, pattern, and dismemberment opportunity.

P.A.X

• A giant military robot.

• Bait the missile attack, dodge forward, then go for the legs.

Firebug

• Agile mech with sweeping flame attacks.

• Stick to its blind side and punish the gaps after it flips.

Big Sister 1/3

• Three-stage fight with arena traps.

• Manage spacing and use corners to force ranged phase transitions.

Rogue Process

• The final challenge.

• Switch frequently between fast strikes and charged power hits.

• Use full tech scrap to overcharge implants before entry.

Choosing the right weapon isn’t about damage — it’s about speed and rhythm.

Experiment with attack chains , as longer combos increase damage and energy regeneration for implant use.

1. MG Judge v2.0 (Single-Rigged)

• Why it works : Balanced speed and damage, with excellent stagger.

• When to use : Against humanoids and drones in tight corridors.

2. PAX Imperator (Heavy-Duty)

• Why it works : Devastating charged attacks, high durability.

• When to use : Perfect for bosses or shield-heavy security units.

3. Codename: Carmina (Twin-Rigged)

• Why it works : Lightning-fast hits for energy farming.

• When to use : In mob-rich areas for quick energy generation.

Scrap is more than XP—it fuels upgrades and progression. Here’s how to make the most of every piece:

1. Bank Often, Spend Wisely

   • Use Medbays to store and level up only when upgrades are ready. 
     

2. Multiply with Risk

   • Scrap multipliers build when you avoid banking. Combine this with boss farming for huge returns.

3. Farm the Right Spots

   • Security bots in Central Production B and R&D give the best scrap-per-minute ratios.

4. Implant Boosts

   • Use implants like "Plasmic Regenerator" or "Scavenger" to increase drop rates and scrap gain.

Here’s a route that ensures you open every locked door, find all Medbays, and never backtrack needlessly:

1. Abandoned Production

• Unlock first Medbay

• Gather broken rig parts for initial upgrades

2. Central Production B

• Hit both lower and upper areas

• Open shortcuts to Medbay using industrial elevators

• Access drone station

3. Resolve Biolabs

• Pick up radiation-resistant implants

• Unlock new Medbay near security checkpoint

4. R&D Department

• Open locked blue security doors with drone

• Unlock EXO lifts leading to endgame zones

5. Executive Forum

• Final Medbay station unlocked

• All zones become connected via elevators and back passages

Medbay stashes can contain rare gear, upgrade materials, or extra injectables. Many are well hidden. Here's how to find and unlock them efficiently:

• Use directional audio cues : Some stashes emit a low hum. If you hear a faint mechanical buzz, you’re close.

• Follow broken wiring : Exposed cables or inactive panels often lead to locked stash containers.

• Track suspicious walls : In Central Production B, look for cracked walls behind crates. Use drone explosives to open hidden paths.

• Return with upgraded drone modules : Some stashes are locked behind tier-2 security panels. You’ll need a late-game drone upgrade to open them.

• Explore vertical spaces : In the R&D Department and Biolabs, some stashes are located above normal paths. Look for EXO lift points and climb manually.

• Unlock all shortcut doors : Doing so doesn’t just create easy navigation—it sometimes opens new Medbay alcoves in previously empty hallways.

• Scan logs and terminals : Certain entries will hint at stash locations with phrases like "tucked near production belts" or "beneath the smelting catwalk."

When combined with your exploration route, these stash tips ensure that no hidden cache is left behind.

Here are a few builds to try:

Balanced Explorer

• Vital Boost v3

• Sustained AID Injectables

• Aggression Amplifier

High-Risk, High-Damage

• Vital Injection v5

• Endurance Enhancer

• Adrenaline Module

Scrap Hunter

• Scavenger Boost

• Tech Scrap Converter

• Vital Boost

In The Surge, aggression without discipline will send you back to the Medbay faster than you can say "overclocked core." But with precision strikes, smart dismemberment, and a layered approach to implants and gear, you're not just surviving CREO — you're mastering it.

This guide arms you with the knowledge to clear every zone, dominate every boss, and build the kind of character that turns CREO’s nightmare into your playground.

Stay sharp. Target limbs. And always keep an eye out for the next shortcut.