The Negotiator Task is proving to be one of the most challenging quests in Gray Zone Warfare, and it's all because of one specific item. While the initial premise requires killing some rebels and saving some operators, you must also find a particular key. Unfortunately, this item has been challenging, so players have spent hours trying to get it. This guide will help gamers optimize their search for The Negotiator YBL OFC2 key.
The Negotiator Quest
This task falls under the Crimson Faction, but it's a mission that every player must complete to progress in the game. The premise of the quest is that an operator was sent to negotiate a ceasefire with the rebels, but the envoy has yet to return or contact the Base. Your task is to search and rescue them while eliminating any potential hostiles.
How to Start the Quest
To jump-start the whole quest, you must finish several missions, including The New Neighbour Task. After you return from the military bunker YBL-1, Gunny will brief you about the mission. He will then send you to locate and extract the missing operator.
How to Do the Quest
It would help if you headed towards the military camp YBL-1, where you can find 143,121. Since this is the closest landing zone, you must choose the Lima 2 landing zone at 144 and 120. Once you have entered the camp, you need to start killing as many soldiers as possible because you will need the YBL-1 Office Key 2 to proceed with the mission. Unfortunately, this item is a rare drop, so it will take time to find it.
How to Find the Office Key 2
While the key is rare, you should be able to get it if you have cleared the AIs near the area. However, some players have reported that they have yet to obtain it, even with hours of grinding. This may be a bug rather than an instance of abysmal drop rates. If you are having trouble looking for the YBL-1 Office Key 2, then here are some things you can do:
- Restart and Reload—While you will have to start from scratch, relaunching the game is always a good idea if you encounter a bug. Hopefully, resetting will fix the issue, but since devs aren't confirming whether it's a glitch, it's unsure if this will.
- Kill All AIs in the Area – The key has a meager drop rate, so your best bet for finding it is to kill all enemies in the vicinity. The more you kill, the more likely the item will spawn. Take your time clearing all rooms and levels until you find the key.
- Return to Base—Sometimes, returning to Base may resolve the issue. Some players have reported that asking around HQ when they are having trouble getting the key helps resolve the problem. Other players can open the room for you to complete the quest if they still have it.
- Wait for a Patch—If these fixes don't work, it might be best to wait for a patch from the developers. If this is a bug, the developers should use a troubleshooting tool to fix the issue. However, since it's not confirmed to be a glitch yet, a patch might not arrive.
How to Complete the Quest
Once you've found the key, head into the barracks and look for a locked cabin on level 2. Once you've unlocked it, you will see the corpse of the operator, who has died and has traces of torture. You can return to HQ after doing so. Upon completing the task, Gunny will reward you with the following:
- M879 Shotgun
- USD 7,000
- 1000 Experience
- 150 Reputation
