Returnal: Lockdown - how to remove it? Returnal guide, walkthrough

Last update: 23 April 2021

This page of the Returnal guide explains what a lockdown is – it can occur during your playthrough. We also suggest what you should do to cancel the lockdown so you can continue exploring.

When you enter a new location, you may receive an Area in Lockdown message. This means that you cannot leave the area because all exits have been temporarily blocked. You will have to perform actions that will end the lockdown.

The most common reason for the lockdown is the appearance of a strong opponent in the area. It can be a slightly more durable variation of the standard monster or a mini-boss. If you want to leave a given location as quickly as possible, focus mainly on attacking that elite opponent.

Another reason for the lockdown may be the presence of an enemy support device. It can be, for example, a green tower similar to the one in the picture. To end the lockdown, you must destroy this object.

After ending the lockdown, the game will display the Lockdown Lifted information.