Full gameUpdated Aug 2026
House of The Locust Walkthrough: How to Escape
Follow the current House of The Locust objective chain: explore the house, find keys and keycards, solve cube puzzles, avoid The Locust, and reach the exit alive.
Step by step
- Learn the house before you rush. Your first job is orientation: which doors are locked, where the rooms connect, and where you can break line of sight when a chase starts.
- Collect the objective items. Keys, keycards, and puzzle objects spawn at points of interest around the house. Check drawers, shelves, and side rooms before crossing noisy areas.
- Advance the escape sequence. Each item or solved step moves the escape chain forward. Keep track of what the current objective is so you always have a next action.
- Avoid The Locust. The Locust patrols the house. Watch for audio cues, avoid long sightlines, and plan an exit from every room you enter.
- Reach the exit. Once the chain is complete, stay calm and use the routes you already know. A controlled walk beats a panicked sprint near the end.
Items & objectives
| Item | Purpose | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Key | Unlocks corresponding locked doors on the route. | Check drawers, shelves, and side rooms where items commonly appear. |
| Keycard | Opens electronic locks deeper in the escape chain. | Often found away from the main path; sweep secondary rooms first. |
| Wire Cutter | Used to disarm wire obstacles blocking progress. | Verify the current interaction in your run — pre-alpha may move spawns. |
| Cubes | Escape-sequence objects used in specific puzzle slots. | Note their locations early so your final loop stays short. |
Item behavior is version-sensitive. Snapshot date: Aug 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are item locations fixed?
No. House of The Locust is pre-alpha, so spawns can shift between updates — verify inside your own run.
Can I play solo?
Yes. The house scales around surviving and escaping; multiplayer is optional. Server size is 50 players per server.
How do I avoid The Locust?
Use crouch movement behind furniture, keep escapes ready, and never sprint down long hallways without cover.
Is this content final?
Not yet. The game is actively updating (last update Aug 25, 2026), so routes should be treated as version-sensitive.
Ready to practice the route?
Read the beginner guide first, then bring the checklist into your next run.