If you’re trying to open Room 46 in Blue Prince, you’re in the right place. To unlock this room, you first need to open four gates in the Antechamber: west, south, east, and north. Each gate has a puzzle, and they’re all found in different parts of the Mount Holly Estate. Once all four gates are open, the way to Room 46 will finally be clear. Let’s go step by step and see how to open each one!
How To Open Room 46
To Open Room 46 in Blue Prince, your main goal is to unlock all four gates of the Antechamber – west, south, east, and north. Each gate is tied to its own puzzle, hidden in different areas of the Mount Holly Estate. Only once all four gates are open will the path to Room 46 finally become accessible.
How To Unlock The Western Antechamber Gate
To unlock the Western Antechamber Gate, make your way to the Secret Garden. This peaceful green space is home to a set of mechanical wind vanes standing on a pedestal. Nearby, you’ll find valves that control the direction of each vane.
The trick here is to rotate the vanes until they’re all pointing west. It may take a bit of trial and error, as each valve controls different vanes, but once they’re aligned correctly, you’ll hear a confirmation sound or see a brief animation. This means the western gate has been successfully opened.
How To Unlock The Southern Antechamber Gate
For the Southern Antechamber Gate, head over to the Greenhouse on the eastern side of the estate grounds. Inside, you’ll find a switch mechanism that’s missing its lever. To fix it, you’ll need to locate a replacement.
The broken lever can be found in the nearby Security Room, often lying on a desk or shelf. Once retrieved, return to the Greenhouse, insert the lever, and activate the switch. Doing this will open the southern gate, allowing you further access into the Antechamber.
How To Unlock The Eastern Antechamber Gate
Next is the Eastern Antechamber Gate, which involves a bit more navigation. Head to the Great Hall, a grand room at the manor’s center. You may notice that several entryways are locked here. If you’re stuck, backtrack to the Foyer and use the room drafting mechanic.
Drafting alters the layout, unlocking new paths. After redrafting the Foyer, return to the Great Hall, which should now be fully accessible. Inside, you’ll find another lever; pulling it will unlock the eastern Antechamber gate.
How To Unlock The Northern Antechamber Gate
The final challenge is unlocking the Northern Antechamber Gate, which is perhaps the most complex. Near the locked gate, you’ll find a cryptic clue: “To go up, you must go down.” This points you toward the Basement. Grab the nearby Basement Key, then find your way underground.
Once inside the dimly lit Basement, use the key to access the locked doors until you reach the Rotating Gear Puzzle. You’ll need to rotate a series of gears in the right sequence to activate the mechanism. When the puzzle is solved, you’ll uncover the last lever. Pull it, then return to the Antechamber, now with all gates unlocked, the path to Room 46 is finally open.
