The new reboot of Alone in the Dark is here, but the game still has a lot of old-school survival horror flavor, which means there are a lot of puzzles, secrets, and other mysteries to unravel. But don’t worry, we here at Wccftech are here to guide you past the tricky bits.
Alone in the Dark has a relatively limited number of weapons, with one of the most powerful being the shotgun. You’ll first notice the shotgun in a glass case in the Small Parlor on the main floor relatively early on in Chapter 2 of the game. Unfortunately, there’s no obvious way to open the case – not lock, no hidden switch. So, how do you get that tasty-looking shotgun? Scroll on down for the answer…
Somewhat unintuitively, the key to unlocking the shotgun case is acquiring a series of “Lagniappes,” which is Alone in the Dark’s name for its bonus collectibles. These Lagniappes all come in sets of three – you’re specifically looking for the “Lost Children” set to get the shotgun, which includes the Rubber Stamp, Fountain Pen, and Dog Collar.
The Rubber Stamp is located in the Reception room right off Derceto’s main Entrance Hall. It’s sitting right on the counter near the bell. You can access this room early on in Chapter 1.
The Fountain Pen is located in Batiste’s Room on the second floor in the east wing of the mansion. You’ll get access to this room early in Chapter 2. Look for a cluttered table with a “Weird Tales” magazine on it. The pen is on top of the magazine.
Finally, the Dog Collar is located in the Drawing Room on the main floor of the mansion. You’ll gain access to this area midway through Chapter 2. Look under the table at the far end of the Drawing Room.
And there you go! Once you get all three of the Lost Children Lagniappes, the case containing the shotgun will open automatically via mysterious means. Again, you’re definitely going to want to get this, as it’s your most powerful weapon throughout the entire mid portion of the game. Also of note, both playable characters share Lagniappe progress, so if you unlock the shotgun while playing as Emily, then tackle the game as Edward, the shotgun will be unlocked as soon as you reach the case in the second playthrough.
Alone in the Dark is available now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. You can check out all of Wccftech’s Alone in the Dark guides here.
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