What to know
- The Control Center access is gated behind the Infra-Station outpost progression in Originium Science Park.
- The key requirement is completing the OD Project “Infra” Level 2 (the step that unlocks the Control Center on the left side).
- Before that, the Infra-Tower Outpost/Infra-Station questline needs to be completed to properly establish the outpost and power capability in the region.
- If the Control Center is still inaccessible, it usually means the relevant outpost/OD project step hasn’t been completed yet (not a navigation issue).
In Arknights: Endfield, after reaching Originium Science Park, the Control Center behaves like a progression-locked facility: it won’t open just by arriving at the building. The practical path is to complete the outpost mission at the Infra-Station, then advance the local infrastructure/prosperity objectives until the OD Project requirement that specifically unlocks the Control Center is cleared.
Reference table for the unlock requirements
| Requirement | What it does | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Infra-Tower Outpost / Infra-Station quest completion | Unlocks the outpost and enables the region’s power network setup (Sub-PAC + transmission structures). | Originium Science Park (Infra-Station) |
| OD Project “Infra” Level 2 completion | This is the explicit gate that unlocks the Control Center area on the left side. | Originium Science Park (Control Center access) |
| Raising local infrastructure/prosperity to the needed level (commonly referenced as Level 3 in guidance) | Part of the progression chain that leads into the OD Project steps for the area. | Infra-Station / local development |
How the Control Center unlock gate works in Originium Science Park
The Control Center is not a standalone puzzle-door; it’s tied to the area’s infrastructure development track. The most direct condition is completing OD Project “Infra” Level 2, which flips the Control Center to unlocked/accessible.
Because OD Project steps in this area are tied to outpost development, the Infra-Station outpost acts like the prerequisite foundation that must be established first. Once that outpost is active, power transmission and facility activation systems become available for broader progression across the Science Park region.
How to unlock Control Center step by step
Step 1
Progress the main story until Originium Science Park content is available, then proceed into the Science Park region as directed by the quest marker.
Step 2
Finish the Infra-Tower Outpost / Infra-Station questline so the Infra-Station outpost becomes available for the region.
Step 3
Set up the region’s Sub-PAC and start building out power transmission (Relay Towers and Electric Pylons) as needed to support facility objectives tied to local progression.
Step 4
Complete the outpost-related progression missions for the area (often described as the Infra-Station infrastructure chain), raising the local development to the required threshold that unlocks the next OD Project steps.
Step 5
Complete OD Project “Infra” Level 2; this is the checkpoint that unlocks the Control Center area (commonly referenced as being on the left side).
Step 6
Return to the Control Center location in Originium Science Park and enter now that the OD Project gate has been satisfied.
Common blockers and quick fixes
If the Control Center is still locked, the most likely cause is OD Project “Infra” Level 2 not being completed yet (even if other side activities in the zone are done). If the Infra-Station outpost isn’t unlocked/active, complete the Infra-Tower Outpost quest first because it enables the regional power and facility progression that the chain depends on. If progression seems stalled, focus on the local infrastructure/prosperity-linked mission steps around the Infra-Station until the OD Project level requirements advance.
Final notes on opening the Control Center area
The dependable unlock condition is OD Project “Infra” Level 2, reached through Infra-Station outpost progression and its linked local development steps.
