Control Resonant: All Secret Hideout Locations and Puzzle Solutions

Covert sanctuaries in Control Resonant function exactly as their name implies: a clandestine network of safehouses serving as operations bases for a hidden bureau.

There are six hidden sanctuaries in total. Tracking them down is half the battle, but gaining entry requires deciphering an environmental riddle. While some challenges demand greater deductive reasoning than others, every solved enigma yields valuable lore artifacts and a vital health enhancement. Uncovering all six unlocks the coveted “Backroom Espionage” achievement.

Below is your complete guide to locating every secret sanctuary in Control Resonant and cracking their respective puzzles.

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Downtown Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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The Downtown sanctuary is situated within the Atlantis Cafe, positioned just northwest of the Oldest House.

To bypass the security mechanism, you must first activate the primary power via the electrical box. Afterward, you need to interact with the interior appliances in order from smallest to largest. Keep a sharp eye out, as overlooking the wall-mounted radio will easily derail your attempt.

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Engage with the equipment in this exact sequence:

1. Radio
2. Coffee maker (positioned to the right of the refrigerator)
3. Coffee maker (positioned to the left of the refrigerator)
4. Soda fountain
5. Microwave oven
6. Refrigerator

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Central Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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The Central sanctuary is housed within a Wear’Em & Wash’Em laundromat situated in the southeast sector of Central’s eastern zone. Upon arrival, you’ll find the threshold sealed by a stubborn Hiss corruption barrier. Simply clearing out the nearby hostiles won’t suffice; instead, trace the crimson energy trails originating from the barrier to locate and eradicate three Hiss nodes (disguised as clustered traffic cones and refuse bins). Once all three nodes are shattered, the entryway will clear.

Inside, the puzzle requires toggling specific washing machines on or off. Consult the binary code (composed of ones and zeros) pinned to the corkboard for instructions: binary ‘1’ denotes an active machine, while ‘0’ means it should remain powered down.

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Since the initial row of digits features seven numbers, it corresponds directly to the main bank of seven washers. The remaining two rows are found on the opposite wall—note that the left partition represents the sixth row, while the right partition corresponds to the seventh.

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West Incursion Zone Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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The West Incursion Zone sanctuary rests within an Urban Fresh Mart located in the southeastern quadrant. Accessing this spot requires the Shift traversal ability, which is unlocked by clearing the Incursion Fault found in the Parking Garage.

To solve the interior puzzle, you must “reverse the beverage sequence.” Approach the soda fountain tucked in the corner and observe the flashing indicator lights: they pulse three times, then once, then twice, and finally once more. Walk over to the cash register and enter this precise pattern in reverse order: 1-2-1-3.

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Evacuation Zone Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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You will find the Evacuation Zone sanctuary inside a Könstig Art Gallery positioned just southeast of the “Main Street” fast-travel point.

To solve the gallery puzzle, adjust the overhead spotlights so they illuminate the specific artworks corresponding to these four words: journey, windows, thunder, and tides.

Navigating clockwise around the exhibition space starting from the trio left of the front desk, select the corresponding frame positions:

1. Middle frame
2. Left frame
3. Left frame
4. Middle frame

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The Park Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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The Park’s secret sanctuary is tucked away inside the Atlantis Cafe branch situated in the zone’s southeastern corner.

To unravel this puzzle, note down the drink orders assigned to tables 1, 5, 4, and 2. Cross-reference these with the menu board to determine their corresponding letter designations, then punch that letter sequence into the cash register.

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The table orders break down as follows:

• Table 1: Iced Coffee (B)
• Table 5: The Spiciest Chai (D)
• Table 4: Espresso (A)
• Table 2: Caramel Latte (C)

Consequently, your cash register code is B-D-A-C.

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Unknown Zone Secret Sanctuary Location and Puzzle Guide

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The secret sanctuary within the Unknown is located inside a Pulse Fitness gym resting upon the central island. This is arguably the most arduous hideout to track down, given that the Unknown realm features a disorienting mix of sideways, inverted, floating, and upright architecture.

The most reliable approach is to leap from the Oldest House taxi platform and utilize the Reach ability to cross into the inverted sector of the Unknown. From there, head toward the central chasm intersection, follow the sidewalk northeast (relying on your visual map, as radar tracking fails in this dimension), and you will find the gym situated on the lowest tier.

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To solve the puzzle inside, you must interact with the exercise equipment and vending machine in a very specific order:

1. Set the treadmill to 0.5 mph
2. Set the stationary bike to 15 mph
3. Interact with the vending machine
4. Set the treadmill to 15 mph
5. Set the stationary bike to 0.5 mph

 

Source: Polygon