Unlocking the Shelter Time-Lock Safe can be tricky in Blue Prince. To open the safe, you first need to find and access the Shelter, which is hidden in the outer parts of the manor. However, the Shelter isn’t always available in every playthrough because the game randomly changes the room locations. Once you unlock the Shelter by opening the Garage Door and unfastening the West Gate, you can access the Time-Lock Safe inside. This guide will walk you through the steps you need to take to open the safe.
How To Open The Shelter Safe
To open with the Shelter Time-Lock Safe, you first need to interact with the Shelter itself. This room is located in the outer sections of the manor, but it won’t be available in every run because Blue Prince randomizes room placements.
To unlock the Shelter, you must open the Garage Door and remove the latch from the West Gate. Once the West Gate is unlocked, it will lead you to the Shelter in a future run, though it might take several attempts before it shows up, so don’t get discouraged.
Once you find the Shelter, you can access the Time-Lock Safe inside. However, to open it, you need to input both the correct in-game date and a time that’s at least an hour ahead of the current in-game time. The game’s time system operates in real-time, so the clock will continue to move forward as you explore, and this directly affects the unlocking process.
To figure out the correct date, note that the game always starts on November 7, which is Day 1. You can check the number of days that have passed by referring to your inventory or map. As for the time, each run starts at 8:00 a.m., and one in-game hour is roughly equivalent to five minutes of real-world time.
To open the safe, make sure you set the time to at least one hour ahead of the current in-game time. If you’re unsure about the current time, check the Grounds area. To play it safe, setting the time to 10:00 a.m. is a reliable option that usually works.
Tips
- Avoid setting the time too close to the current in-game time, if it’s not at least an hour ahead, the Time-Lock Safe will remain locked.
- Opening the Shelter Time-Lock Safe is a clever challenge that rewards planning and a good grasp of the in-game time mechanics.
- If you’ve unlocked the Laboratory/Blackbridge Gotto perk, you can set the Shelter’s date to the next day at 9:00 a.m., giving you more options when inputting the time.
- Learn how the game’s real-time clock works and plan your actions accordingly to finally crack open the safe and uncover its secrets.
