The Surge 2
57 Achievements
1000 XP
35-40h
It's a Trap
Disable an A.I.D. checkpoint scanner gate without triggering its alarm.
10 XP
21.0%
How to unlock the It's a Trap achievement in The Surge 2 - Definitive Guide
The scanner on the right side of Capitol Avenue can only be bypassed after entering the Cloud 9 bar. There will be a secondary exit from the bar that will lead above the checkpoint and allow you to drop down behind it. These enemies are much higher levels than you when you first come across this shortcut, and you should have already got the achievement with the other checkpoint anyway, so leave it be until after completing Gideon's Rock if you messed up the other gate.
There are two A.I.D. checkpoint scanners on either side of the intersection of Capitol Avenue as you head toward the Cloud 9 bar. Obviously, walking straight through the blue forcefield will set the alarm off, so don't do that. Instead, continue exploring side areas and you'll eventually find a way to get to the high ground and make your way behind the gate where you can drop down to street level behind the gate. Here you'll find a control panel that you can shock with the Starfish mod on your drone and disable the gate.
The scanner on the right side of Capitol Avenue can only be bypassed after entering the Cloud 9 bar. There will be a secondary exit from the bar that will lead above the checkpoint and allow you to drop down behind it. These enemies are much higher levels than you when you first come across this shortcut, and you should have already got the achievement with the other checkpoint anyway, so leave it be until after completing Gideon's Rock if you messed up the other gate.
The trophy will drop as soon as you hack the switch.
1. Be sure to have an EMP drone. (kill boss Little Johnny)
2. Do not raise the alarm at the second gate.
3. Go to the bar, you will be sent there according to the story after killing Johnny. The bar will be to the left of the gate.
4. In the bar, there will be a robot at the door to Gideon’s gardens, to the left of the robot there is an exit to the previous location, to the street.
5. You'll come out right outside the second gate and be able to jump down. Once outside the gate, hack the terminal and the trophy is yours!