In the game Blue Prince, players begin their journey at the manor’s entrance. While your first instinct may lead you to explore the various rooms inside, it’s essential to note that you can step outside to the front courtyard and the surrounding grounds whenever you like. To the west of the manor is an intriguing structure known as the West Gate, which initially appears to be locked.
Attempting to open the West Gate reveals that it won’t open by conventional means. Even though the lock is within reach, players must navigate a series of tasks to unlock this gate. This guide is designed to assist Blue Prince players in locating the West Gate, the steps required to unlock it, and the exclusive rewards waiting on the other side.
West Gate in Blue Prince: Unlocking and Location
After exiting the manor via the entrance room and turning to your right, you’ll notice a small locked gate leading into a forested area. The West Gate is directly situated to the west of the manor, opposite the gate that guides you back to Simon’s campsite located at the estate’s edge.
Once unlocked, the West Gate grants access to a unique environment known as the Outdoor Room or The Grounds. This area remains permanently accessible in all subsequent playthroughs, allowing players to head straight to the Grounds from the start of their next run to draft unique outdoor rooms.
To make the most of your adventure, remember that transitioning outdoors and back into the manor costs a total of 6 steps. This includes 3 steps to navigate outside through the gate and another 3 steps to return. Within The Grounds, players can draft exclusive outdoor rooms such as the Shelter, Hovel, Toolshed, and Trader Outpost. Each room offers distinct benefits: for instance, the Toolshed provides four free special items, while the Shelter offers protection against the detrimental effects of Red Rooms.
Unlocking the West Gate in Blue Prince
Step 1: Draft the Garage in the West Wing & a Utility Room
To unlock the West Gate, players must draft both a Garage and a Utility Room. The Garage is exclusively located in the west wing, specifically at the far left side of the 5×9 grid, while the Utility Room can be placed anywhere in the manor as it is a dead-end room. Notably, these two rooms do not need to be directly connected.
Step 2: Power the Garage & Open the Garage Door
Head to the Utility Room and switch on the power for the Garage by accessing the breaker. After returning to the Garage, you will notice that the activator for the garage door turns from red to green. Activate this button located next to the entrance of the Garage to open the door leading outside.
Step 3: Walk Outside, Then South to Cross the Bridge
Once outside, collect the three Keys that are always found in the Garage. Take a moment to explore, and then locate a locked fence to the west. Proceed south through an opening in the stone wall, crossing a wooden plank laid over a stream. You will encounter two paths: the right path leads you to The Grounds, where you can draft special outdoor rooms.
Step 4: Permanently Unlock the West Gate
To unlock the West Gate, after crossing the plank, go left (east). This path will take you to the side of the West Gate opposite the manor. Interact with the lock to lift it, effectively securing permanent access to the West Gate.
In subsequent runs, you will always find this path unlocked, allowing easy access to the Grounds at the beginning of each adventure. However, note that the wooden plank bridge will not reappear in future games unless you exit the manor through the Garage Door.