The Talos Principle: Reawakened – Beginner’s Guide to Solving Blocked Puzzles

The Talos Principle: Reawakened revitalizes the beloved 2014 puzzle game along with its Road to Gehenna expansion, showcasing an impressive upgrade powered by Unreal Engine 5. Beyond mere remastering, the latest version unveils a new expansion titled In the Beginning, featuring an additional 18 puzzles that expand upon both the original game and its first downloadable content (DLC).

Set as a prequel to the core story, In the Beginning distinguishes itself by involving community members in its creation. Notably, 16 out of the 18 puzzles were crafted through collaborative efforts with players who have dedicated over a decade to designing custom puzzles. This collaborative spirit has led to an expansion renowned for its difficulty, with many considering these puzzles to be among the most daunting in the entire Talos Principle series.

In this comprehensive guide, you will find detailed instructions on how to successfully solve the Blocker Puzzle in the In the Beginning expansion. For those seeking to avoid spoilers, a quick hint: ignore the jammer; it is performing its necessary function. Read on for the full, step-by-step solution.

The Talos Principle: Reawakened – In the Beginning – Blocker Puzzle Guide

Phase One – Acquiring the Second Connector

Upon entering the puzzle area, your initial task is to secure a second connector, essential for deactivating the shield that obstructs access to the tetromino. Although it appears that the jammer positioned to the right is crucial, you can safely disregard it, as it does not play a part in your solution.

Your first objective should be to obtain the hexahedron.

Move forward into the puzzle area and pick up the first connector (C1).Link it to the red laser generator and the red node located behind the fan, allowing it to propel you to a platform in the top-right section of the area.

After activating the fan with the laser, launch yourself onto the raised platform to collect the hexahedron. Once you have it, jump back down to the ground.

Position the hexahedron in front of the fan, then take C1 and connect it to the red laser generator, the node behind the fan, the blue laser generator, and the blue node on the opposite side, concealed by a wall.

Set C1 atop the hexahedron so that your laser pattern resembles the configuration in the image.

Position yourself in front of the blue laser generator to ensure that the red laser connects with the node aiding in the fan’s activation.

This action will launch the hexahedron into the air, aligning it to activate the blue node on the far left, which disables the shield blocking access to the second connector (C2) and simultaneously turns on a fan that pushes C2 onto the ground.

Note: The hexahedron won’t remain airborne for long with C1 on top, so be prepared to attempt this phase again in case C2 becomes lodged before it reaches the ground.

Phase Two – Completing the Puzzle

Now, gather C1, C2, and the hexahedron together.

Connect C1 to the red laser generator, the red node behind the fan, and the red node on the side of the shield that blocks your path to the tetromino.

Using the fan, leap to the elevated platform while holding C2, and connect it to the blue laser generator and the corresponding blue node to completely deactivate the shield preventing access to the tetromino.