Complete Guide to the Witness Room Generator Puzzle in Silent Hill 2

The segment of Toluca Prison within Silent Hill 2 features a variety of intricate puzzles, which can often stump even the most seasoned gamers.

Upon entering the Serpent Section of Toluca Prison, refer to the Death Row Map to find the Witness Room. Your objective is to successfully overcharge the generator.

1. How to tackle the generator puzzle in Silent Hill 2 Remake?

To resolve the generator puzzle at Toluca Prison, flip the switches in the following sequences:

Standard Difficulty	6th, 4th, 5th, 1st, 3rd, 2nd
Hard Difficulty	4th, 5th, 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th

Upon inputting the correct order, pull the lever to successfully overcharge the generator, thereby completing the puzzle.

2. Accessing the Generator Puzzle in Toluca Prison

Need help with the Witness Room generator puzzle in Silent Hill 2? - Quick Guide — Death Row Map | Source: In-game screenshot

As you navigate through the Serpent Section of Toluca Prison (where you must unlock the Serpent door to continue the Weights & Scales quest), you’ll encounter a locked door in the Witness Room.

This room contains a generator mounted on the wall. To progress further in the Weights & Scales quest, players need to overcharge the generator by toggling the correct switches in the specified order. For a comprehensive guide, follow the link below.

3. How to overcharge the Generator

Once you have properly engaged the generator, you may proceed through Death Row. However, mistakes may result in the puzzle resetting, costing you time and attracting undesirable foes you’d rather avoid.

The puzzle varies with your difficulty level, with an extra switch introduced for those playing in Hard Mode.

Stuck on the Witness Room generator puzzle in Silent Hill 2? - Easy Guide — Switch Solution | Source: In-game screenshot

For Standard Difficulty (6 switches):
1. Engage the 6th switch.
2. Engage the 4th switch.
3. Engage the 5th switch.
4. Engage the 1st switch.
5. Engage the 3rd switch.
6. Engage the 2nd switch.
For Hard Difficulty (7 switches):
1. Engage the 4th switch.
2. Engage the 5th switch.
3. Engage the 2nd switch.
4. Engage the 1st switch.
5. Engage the 3rd switch.
6. Engage the 6th switch.
7. Engage the 7th switch.

4. What occurs after overcharging the generator?

Once the switches have been activated in the correct sequence, the generator will be overcharged and enter the red zone.

However, caution is warranted; overcharging the generator triggers an alarm, sending all enemies within the Serpent Section into a frenzy! Quickly rush into the Death Chamber to collect the Medium Weight from the electric chair.

Following this, you can return to the 1F Main Section of Toluca Prison to proceed with the balancing act.

5. Details on Silent Hill 2 Remake

The Silent Hill 2 Remake is an anticipated survival horror video game developed by Bloober Team and set to be published by Konami. Its release is scheduled for 8th October 2024, targeting PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms.

This game is a remake of the iconic 2001 title of the same name and marks the first significant entry in the Silent Hill series since Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012.

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