Alan Wake 2: Lighthouse Key puzzle in Watery Alan Wake 2 guide, walkthrough

The lighthouse in Watery from the game Alan Wake 2 is locked. On this page of the guide we explain where to find the key to the lighthouse and what finds are hidden inside the lighthouse.

Last update: 03 November 2023

While playing Alan Wake 2 as Saga Anderson, we can open the lighthouse located on the Watery map. Our guide contains information on where to find the key to the lighthouse and what unique treasures and collectibles can be found in this building.

• Location of the lighthouse
• How to obtain the key?
• Unique loot and collectibles inside the lighthouse

Location of the lighthouse

1. The lighthouse is located in the southern part of the Watery map. You will reach it by following a winding path with numerous stairs.
2. The entrance to the lighthouse is closed and the Taken are wandering around the area. You cannot open the lighthouse during your first visit, i.e. during Return 3.

How to obtain the key?

1. You won't find the lighthouse key in one fixed place in the game world. Instead, you must open all cult stashes in Bright Falls, Cauldron Lake and Watery. We described them along with the ways to open them in the chapter titled Puzzle solutions.
2. The last cult stash will become available in Return 6, as reaching some of them requires bolt cutters from the Wellness Retreat.
3. After opening your last cult stash, you will find the key in the container along with the regular loot.

Unique loot and collectibles inside the lighthouse

By opening the lighthouse, you can find:

1. 2 unique manuscript pages - this will bring you closer to obtaining all collectibles from this category;
2. common loot - open all cabinets and other containers in the lighthouse;
3. lighthouse diagram - it's a minor clue.