How to enter the Grey Labyrinth in Slime Rancher 2

The Grey Labyrinth update has hit Slime Rancher 2, and it opens up a whole new area that practically doubles the size of the map and is filled with new Slimes to capture and farm for Plorts. Getting in isn’t easy, but here’s a step-by-step guide with everything you need to know. 

The entrance to the Grey Labyrinth is located to the west of Ember Valley, behind a giant Boom Gordo. However, heading straight there won’t do you any good; even if you can get past the Gordo, you’ll need to do a few things first. 

Note: It’s not advisable to head directly to the Grey Labyrinth after starting a brand new save file. You’ll need a lot of mid-game resources and to have progressed at least partially of the way through the story, although how far exactly you need to get is currently unclear.

How to get into the Grey Labyrinth in Slime Rancher 2

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The first step of the arduous journey into the new area is completed by visiting the Comm Station and calling Viktor. He’ll give you the blueprint for a Radiant Projector, which you’re going to need a few steps into this trek. 

Once you’ve got the recipe, head down into the basement cavern and use the Fabricator to craft two Radiant Projectors. It’s found in the “Utilities” section, and in total, you’ll need the following resources:

• 20 Hunter Plorts
• 20 Boom Plorts
• 10 Silky Sand
• 10 Lava Dust
• 1,000 Newbucks

Now that you’ve got your Radiant Projectors, you can head to the Ember Valley to get rid of the giant Boom Gordo (if you haven’t already done this). To do this, you’ll need to feed it one of the following:

• 50 Meat
• 25 Briar Hens

How to solve the Grey Labyrinth light puzzle in Slime Rancher 2

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The light puzzle inside the entrance to the Grey Labyrinth might seem daunting at first, but with your Radiant Projectors, it’s actually very simple to solve. 

As you enter, the light is coming from the right side of the cavern. Place one Radiant Projector in the path of the light, making it change direction and aim towards the left of the cavern. Then, place the second Radiant Projector in the new path of light, aiming it towards the back of the cavern where the door is blocking your way to the Grey Labyrinth itself. 

Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to pass through the door and make your way into the Labyrinth to discover all of its hidden secrets and Slimes. 

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