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Finding the Keys for the Garage Crate

One of the most challenging puzzles in the game is finding the two keys needed to unlock the mysterious crate in the garage. This guide will help you locate both keys efficiently.

Video Guide to Finding Keys

Watch the video tutorial to see exactly where to find both keys

Key Locations Overview

The keys are always found at specific depths, but their horizontal positions can vary between playthroughs. Here's what you need to know:

  • First Key: Usually found at around 16-25 meters deep
  • Second Key: Usually found at around 41-47 meters deep

Finding the First Key

The first key is typically easier to find as you won't have to dig as deep. Most players report finding it between 16-25 meters below the surface.

Player reports indicate these common locations:

  • Around 16-20 meters deep, often near the top left area of the garden
  • Some players found it at approximately 19-25 meters deep
  • Your metal detector will activate when you're close to the key

Finding the Second Key

The second key is considerably deeper than the first one, which makes it more challenging to locate. Most players report finding it between 41-47 meters below the surface.

Common locations reported by players:

  • Around 41-43 meters deep, often on the right side of the garden
  • Some players found it at approximately 45-47 meters deep
  • The horizontal position varies, but it's frequently found on the right side of the dig area
  • As with the first key, your metal detector will activate when you're near it

Efficient Digging Strategy

Since the keys appear at relatively consistent depths but variable horizontal positions, the most efficient approach is to dig horizontally at the key depths.

Pro Tip

For the most efficient key hunting:

  1. Dig a vertical shaft to reach the target depth (around 20m for the first key)
  2. Dig horizontally in all directions at that depth, creating a flat plane
  3. Pay close attention to your metal detector
  4. Once you find the first key, continue your vertical shaft down to around 43m
  5. Repeat the horizontal digging pattern at this deeper level

This "layer excavation" approach is much more efficient than randomly digging or trying to create a giant hole.

Player Experiences

According to the Steam community discussion, these are some player reports about key locations:

"One is top left ~19m down. Other is ~43m down somewhere right side" - Crypher

"I found mine 16m near top left... I also found the other 45m down on right" - Brick

"One top left ~25m down. Other is ~47m down somewhere right" - fabenus

"I found both keys on the right side at -20 and -41m" - PKArtKat

What to Do with the Keys

Once you've found both keys, return to the crate in your garage to unlock it. The keys are specifically for this crate, not for other treasure chests you might find while digging deeper.

Important Note

The exact horizontal positions of the keys seem to vary between players, but the depths remain fairly consistent. If you can't find a key at the exact locations mentioned, try expanding your horizontal search at the same depth level.

Conclusion

Finding both keys can be one of the more time-consuming aspects of the game, but with this strategic approach of digging at specific depths (around 20m and 43m), you'll be able to locate them much more efficiently than by random digging.

Happy digging, and good luck opening that mysterious crate!