Solving the Locker Code Puzzle in Silent Hill: The Short Message

During the January 2024 State of Play event, Sony and Konami unexpectedly released Silent Hill: The Short Message, a free-to-play horror game that breaks away from traditional series elements, except for its challenging puzzles.

The Locker Code Conundrum

Survival horror games like Silent Hill: The Short Message are known for keeping players on edge with limited resources, difficult controls, and brain-twisting puzzles. One such puzzle is the locker code, which may leave players stumped. But fear not, we've got the solution.

How to Find the Locker Code

The locker code is 0312, but it's not as straightforward as just inputting the numbers. To solve the puzzle, players must follow these steps:

1. Look at the desk and notice the word liar.
2. Find the four colored numbers on the wall and ceiling around the hallway. Each number corresponds to a color that relates to its position in the word liar.
3. Match the colors to the numbers. For example, if the word liar orders the colors from left to right as black, red, yellow, and blue, then the corresponding numbers should be ordered as 0, 3, 1, 2.

Note: The code may be randomized for each player, so if 0312 doesn't work, use the above method to figure out your unique code.

What's Next?

After inputting the correct code, players will gain access to a note inside the locker, revealing a crucial part of the game's story. However, the challenges don't end there. The next encounter is a boss battle against the petal monster, requiring players to use a new mechanic: baiting the monster away from the corridor to progress.