Exploring the expansive post-apocalyptic landscapes of Horizon Forbidden West brings players across ancient architectural challenges known as Relic Ruins. Among these unique structures, the Restless Weald stands out as a clever mechanical brainteaser that requires spatial awareness and careful investigation. Successfully unlocking this site rewards adventurers with valuable loot and counts toward acquiring the legendary Ancestor Return shredder gauntlet.
Locating the Rail Cart and Shifting Tracks
The initial challenge within the Restless Weald ruins centers around an old railway cart parked outside the main structure. Players need to push this cart along the available tracks to gain access to higher exterior ledges. However, a nearby track switch must be toggled first to redirect the cart onto a straight path toward the building.
Pushing the cart to the side wall allows Aloy to climb up onto the broken yellow scaffolding safely. Once you reach the upper level, walking across the metal beams reveals a hidden key module necessary for the main exit. Grab the key and descend back to the ground floor to continue your exploration inside the main warehouse.
Deciphering the Access Code
Unlocking the final vault door requires entering a specific four-digit sequence into a nearby electronic console. Clues for this numerical solution are scattered across the environment inside various datapoints left behind by ancient workers. The text reveals that the lock combination corresponds directly to the historical construction year of the station.
By observing the exterior facade of the building, players can spot the numbers printed clearly on the architecture. The correct numerical sequence required to open the sealed bunker door is 1623. Inputting these digits into the terminal will instantly power up the console and unlock the primary mechanism.
Reaching the Ornate Relic Room
With the electronic door open, you must now find a way to navigate the cart inside the building to reach the highest point. Pull the rail cart back to the starting switch and toggle the tracks to lead directly into the newly opened interior garage. Driving the cart straight inside provides the necessary height enhancement to reach the upper internal rafters.
From the top of the cart, perform a running jump toward the high yellow handholds positioned against the back wall. Sneak through the narrow crawlspace to drop down directly into the locked storage area containing your reward. Collecting the glowing ornament completes the trial and adds another piece to your growing collection of ancient treasures.
