The Witness
13 Achievements
1,000
15-20h
Desert Ruin
Activate the Desert Ruin laser. Details for this achievement will be revealed once unlocked
75
10.31%
How to unlock the Desert Ruin achievement in The Witness - Definitive Guide
Description: Activate the Desert Ruin laser. (Secret)
You need to solve all puzzles in the Desert Area. To do it watch the video below:
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In order to unlock this trophy, you must complete the Desert Ruin area, located to the far top left of the island (refer to map if needed - named "Desert"). The Desert Ruin area begins in a construction zone with red panels and ends underground. There are 28 puzzles to solve in this area in order to reach the laser.
If you are in need of assistance, you can refer to the video below:
The Desert Ruins area is located between the Quarry and Symmetry Island, and is on the coast with rocks and barren trees. This area utilizes environmental clues to solve the puzzles, so no knowledge of other puzzle types or areas is required to complete this area, making it one of the easier areas to complete.
The puzzles all use the glare from the sun to indicate what path to take. For a walkthrough of the Desert Ruin area, use THIS LINK for all puzzle solutions.
Once you get to the bottom floor in the ruins and activate the laser panel, the achievement will unlock.