Want to find the Chute Courtyard in Silent Hill 2? We've got you covered.
To find it, you'll need to heat to the Wood Side Apartments. The key is necessary to complete the Coin Machine Puzzle. That being said, this objective is particularly confusing for players due to the item’s name.
In other words, the Chute Courtyard Key doesn’t open any area its name might imply.
So, even if you gain access to the item, you might be confused about what to do with it.
How to Access the Chute Courtyard Key
The Chute Courtyard Key can be found in the Wood Side Apartments. To be more precise, the key is situated in a drawer next to a mannequin within Apartment 202 on 2F. To get there, you can use the staircase on the left-hand side of 1F. Upon reaching the second floor, look for Apartment 202.
Initially, players will have to grab the flashlight before reaching for the key. Upon doing so, though, expect an ambush from the Mannequin. The Mannequin is an enemy character that resembles a look of two conjoined legs. After killing it, you’ll be able to spot the dresser.
By inspecting the drawers, you will come across the Chute Courtyard Key. Its function will be discussed below.
Before exiting Apartment 202, inspect the kitchen area. There is a health drink present there.
Where to Use the Chute Courtyard Key?
While you may think that the term ‘Chute Courtyard’ gives some direction as to what this key is used for—it doesn’t. Multiple players in the Silent Hill 2 Remake community also pointed frustration at this, pushing the narrative that having a key with an irrelevant name is pointless.
According to the item’s description, the Chute Courtyard Key unlocks a particular courtyard door on the first floor. So, go back to said area using your map. From there, move towards the reception desk. The unlockable door sits directly on the right-hand side.
Once you’ve done the above-mentioned, the Chute Courtyard Key’s function comes to an end.
There are two uses tied to the Chute Courtyard Key. After unlocking the courtyard door, you start a ‘chain event’ of objectives that will eventually solve the Coin Machine Puzzle. It also grants you further room for exploring the Silent Hill 2 World, not only from a storytelling aspect but from a cinematic one too.