Navigating the terrifying Roblox experience Closing Shift requires locating four exit keys, gathering a four-digit elevator code, and carefully managing encounters with animatronics like Foxy and Freddy. This complete walkthrough covers every step from speaking to the Puppet at the security desk to surviving the birthday party and executing a successful escape.
How to Navigate the Security Desk and Open the Restaurant Hatch
Before stepping foot into the dark restaurant, your survival depends on gathering intelligence and opening your entry route correctly. The security desk serves as your hub for guidance, camera checks, and initial objectives.
- Speak to the Puppet before heading downstairs by talking, typing, or selecting a question from its list to learn your objectives.
- Ask about your survival tools and note the requirement to find four keys and a four-digit elevator code.
- Go to the bottom of the stairs and hold the large wheel, keeping it turning until the heavy hatch opens.
- Enter the restaurant while keeping track of the route back so you can return to the security desk for advice or camera feeds.
Where to Search for Keys and Code Scraps
Once inside the restaurant, your primary objective shifts to exploring searchable containers and gathering the items necessary to call the elevator back.
- Search drawers, cabinets, closets, and boxes thoroughly rather than expecting objective items to sit out in plain sight.
- Read each key's label carefully, distinguishing room keys (such as dining room, kitchen B, backstage, and playroom) from the four escape keys.
- Use room keys to unlock newly accessible areas, expanding your search zones for more containers and code scraps.
- Collect code scraps during your search until you have all four digits for your specific run.
- Verify both requirements—all four keys and the complete code—before heading back to the elevator.
| Threat | Warning or Behavior | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Foxy | Approaches while vulnerable to light | Keep your flashlight aimed steadily at his face until he retreats. |
| Freddy | Hunts through sight and sound; can break doors during a chase | Reduce noise, break line of sight, and keep moving beyond a closed door. |
| Chica | Follows noise; the kitchen becoming quiet signals she is out | Crouch to reduce movement noise and listen before continuing. |
| Fredbear | Has to squeeze through doorways | Put doors between you and him to gain distance. |
How to Drive Away the Squatter Using Camera Warnings
An outside warning will occasionally interrupt your search, requiring immediate attention to the camera system rather than opening more drawers.
- Check the outside cameras immediately using the specific location named in the warning alert.
- Locate the squatter on the feed by scanning the camera view rather than assuming he will be centered.
- Use the camera's flash function on him, as simply watching him without activating the light will not drive him away.
- Return to searching once the warning is successfully handled and the feed is clear.
How to Survive the Birthday Party Event
The birthday party event temporarily halts normal exploration and imposes strict behavioral rules that you must follow to stay alive.
- Stay in your assigned seat at the table instead of wandering around the room.
- Listen to Freddy's instructions, noting when questions are invited and when absolute silence is mandatory.
- Stop speaking immediately when the birthday song begins, halting all voice chat communication with teammates.
- Follow instructions to look away or ignore what is happening around the room.
- Wait until the party is dismissed by the animatronics before resuming your key hunt.
How to Complete the Elevator Escape and Unlock the Exit
Escaping requires bringing all gathered components back to the elevator and ensuring no physical locks remain attached.
- Return to the elevator with all four required keys and the complete four-digit code.
- Enter the four-digit code using the keypad at the elevator console.
- Deal with remaining deadbolts if the elevator warns you that its locks are still attached, returning to search for missing keys if necessary.
- Ride the elevator out once both the code and the key requirements are fully satisfied.
FAQ
How do I open the hatch to the restaurant?
Go to the bottom of the stairs from the security desk, hold the large wheel, and keep turning it until the hatch swings open.
What should I do when Foxy approaches?
Keep your flashlight aimed steadily at Foxy's face until he retreats and stops hunting you.
Why won't the elevator let me escape even with the correct code?
A correct code alone will not release the elevator if its deadbolts are still attached; you must find all four keys.
Can animatronics hear my voice chat?
Yes, the animatronics listen to voice chat, so saying the right thing or staying quiet during specific events can impact your survival.