What Changed in the Upgraders Flashpoint Lock Rooms

The Upgraders Flashpoint update increased loot value across lock rooms, scaling the improvement by key rarity. In practice, that means epic key rooms should see the biggest lift—not necessarily through a single “jackpot” buff, but by increasing how many loot opportunities you get per run and how often higher-tier items appear.

One of the best places to verify those changes is the Control Tower epic key room. It already had a strong baseline for weapons and utility items, so any increase in container count or high-tier spawn rates shows up quickly in consistent testing.

This guide breaks down what’s new in the Control Tower room, what to expect on night raids versus day raids, and how to plan your route so you’re not leaving value behind.

Control Tower Key Room: Baseline Layout and Why It Matters

The Control Tower room has always been defined by dense, fast-to-check container clusters (notably the red lockers) plus a few “high-ceiling” spawns that can swing a run (weapon containers, grenade cases, and occasional premium finds).

After the update, the room’s value isn’t just “better loot in the same boxes.” The biggest functional change is that there are more boxes to open—meaning more rolls per key use, more chances at weapons, and more opportunities to stack sellable parts.

New Container Spawns: What Was Added

The most noticeable improvement is the number of additional containers placed inside the locked area. Across repeated loots, the Control Tower room now includes roughly ten extra containers compared to its pre-update state.

Common new additions you should look for

• White cabinet-style containers placed alongside existing locker lines, typically containing the same “raider-style” utility pool you’d expect from nearby storage.
• New suitcase spawns inside the room, adding extra rolls for blueprints and general valuables.
• More raider-style containers scattered around the upper deck, increasing the density of quick checks.
• More items on control terminals during night raids in particular, turning previously “sometimes” spawns into more consistent pickups.
• Additional security breach spawns in the area, with the potential for multiple breaches in a single run if you’re lucky.

Night Raid Results: More Weapons, More Consistent Volume

Night raids still feel like the “quantity” version of the Control Tower room. The updated container density makes that even more true: more storage to open, more chances at weapon rolls, and more frequent piles of parts and utilities that add up quickly.

• Weapon frequency feels higher than before, including multiple instances of finding more than one weapon in a single container.
• Double purple weapon containers can occur, resulting in two weapons from one loot interaction instead of the usual single pull.
• Grenade cases and utility containers appear frequently enough that you can expect a steady stream of throwables, meds, and parts even when weapons are average.
• Control terminal spawns are notably better at night—more items appear on panels and desks compared to day raids.

In terms of total value, repeated night runs in the room produced profits in the ~93,000 to ~100,000 range, with the gains coming from a mix of purple weapons, blueprints, grenades, medical items, and sellable parts.

Security Breaches: Why They’re a Big Deal in This Room

Security breaches are increasingly important to the Control Tower’s post-update value. With multiple possible breach spawns in the area, a good breach roll can “save” an otherwise average run, especially when lockers skew toward utility items instead of weapons.

What security breaches tend to provide here

• Gun parts and utility components that stack well for sell value.
• Occasional purple weapons, sometimes feeling more reliable than standard lockers during weaker runs.
• Extra rolls per key use, which is the real buff: more chances to hit something meaningful without changing your route.

If you’re trying to evaluate whether the key is “worth it” after the update, include security breach outcomes in your mental math. The room isn’t just lockers anymore—it’s a cluster of small high-frequency checks that compound.

Day Raid Results: Fewer Weapons Inside, but Higher Weapon Tier Outside

Day raids in the Control Tower room behave differently. The inside containers often feel less exciting: fewer weapons in lockers, fewer items on control terminals, and sometimes missing spawns (like suitcases) that you may see at night.

However, day raids introduce a strange upside: level three weapons showing up as ground spawns on desks, chairs, or beds—sometimes outside the main interior route. That means day raids can deliver comparable total value to night raids while giving you fewer weapon drops overall, but with a higher tier ceiling on the ones you do find.

Key day raid observations

• Lockers skew toward grenades and throwables rather than weapon drops.
• Less loot on control panels compared to night raids, reducing “free” pickups during your sweep.
• Security breaches matter even more because they can inject weapon value into an otherwise utility-heavy run.
• Level three weapon ground spawns can appear (for example, higher-tier weapons found on desks or furniture), which is unusual compared to night raid expectations.

Value-wise, day raid runs can still land around the ~91,000 range, but the composition changes: less container-based weapon volume, more reliance on breach pulls and ground weapon finds.

Both raid types can be profitable, but they reward different priorities.

Choose night raids if you want

• More weapons overall, even if they tend to be lower tier.
• Higher container density “feeling”, with more consistent items on terminals and desks.
• More predictable value from lots of small sells (parts, grenades, meds).

Choose day raids if you want

• Fewer fights over the room’s interior timing (depending on your server patterns).
• Higher-tier weapon potential from unusual ground spawns.
• Comparable total value but with a different distribution of loot sources.

A simple way to think about it: night raids are volume and consistency; day raids are volatility with occasional higher-tier weapon upside.

Efficient Loot Route: Don’t Miss the New Value

Because many of the buffs are “more containers,” the biggest mistake is looting the room like it’s the old version. A clean route ensures you’re actually capturing the update’s benefits.

Suggested sweep order

• Start with the main locker cluster to secure early weapons and utility items quickly.
• Check the newly added white cabinets alongside the lockers—easy to miss, easy value.
• Prioritize any purple weapon containers immediately; these are high-value and fast.
• Scan control terminals and desks (especially at night) for extra items that aren’t inside containers.
• Hunt security breach spawns before you leave the interior; multiple breaches can exist in the area.
• Finish with the outside containers and do a quick ground-scan for weapons during day raids.

Key rooms attract attention, and Control Tower is no exception. The post-update buff can increase foot traffic because players learn the room is better, which means you should plan for interruptions.

Common problems and how to handle them

• Uninvited players entering mid-loot: clear angles first, then loot. If you can’t secure the room, prioritize the highest-value containers and breaches before you get pinned.
• Rocketeer and other patrol threats (night raids): expect them to investigate the area. Bring enough resources to handle a sudden fight without burning your profit in healing and consumables.
• Ambushes during exit: the most dangerous moment is often after you’ve filled your bag. Plan your exit path before you start looting so you’re not improvising under pressure.

Is the Control Tower Key Worth Using After the Update?

Yes—primarily because the update improves the room in a way that scales with repetition. Adding about ten extra containers per run increases your average outcome even when you don’t hit a standout weapon pull. Over multiple uses, those extra rolls convert into more consistent profits and more frequent “good enough” runs.

The best indicator is not a single lucky container, but the repeated pattern: more containers, more terminal items (at night), and enough security breach opportunities to keep weak runs from feeling wasted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the update buff weapons specifically, or just add more loot?

The most reliable change is more containers, which indirectly increases weapon frequency because you’re rolling the loot table more times. Some runs also show multiple weapons in a single container, suggesting improved weapon outcomes in practice.

Day raids can produce higher-tier weapon ground spawns on desks or furniture even when interior lockers feel weaker. It’s inconsistent, but repeat runs show it’s not a one-off.

Are security breaches worth prioritizing inside the locked room?

Yes. They often provide valuable parts and can produce purple weapons. In day raids, breaches can be the difference between an average utility run and a strong one.

Is the outside area worth looting, or should you just clear the interior?

Loot both. The outside doesn’t appear to have changed much, but it still adds suitcases, grenade cases, and breachables—and day raids can hide high-tier weapon spawns outside.

What’s the biggest mistake players make in this room after the patch?

Looting it like the old version. The buff is largely about extra container spawns and more terminal items at night, so skipping “new” containers leaves a lot of value behind.