Control Resonant Players Crack the Code to Unlock the Urban Fresh Mart Secret Hideout

Players of Control Resonant have uncovered the solution to one of the game’s most elusive puzzles: the Urban Fresh Mart cash register secret, which unlocks a hidden hideout in the West Incursion Zone. Situated just north of the Museum of Curiosities and south of the House of Mirrors, the brain-teaser rewards those who solve it with a health upgrade, additional powers, and a trove of lore collectibles — all while contributing to the Backroom Espionage trophy/achievement earned by clearing every secret hideout in the game. The challenge hinges on a seemingly mundane soda machine whose blinking lights hold the key to the cash register code.

As players enter the Urban Fresh Mart, they are greeted by a cash register, a note on the counter stating that the distributor is “reversing the drink order,” a note tucked in the back corner about the blinking lights on the soda machine, and the machine itself, which flashes a different number of lights each time it is interacted with. The crucial clue lies in that note about the distributor reversing the drink order. When the soda machine is activated, it cycles through a sequence of flashing lights, and the number of lights that illuminate is the key to the puzzle. Players simply need to count the flashes and then enter that number in reverse into the cash register.

How the Soda Machine Reveals the Code

Following this logic, the code for the cash register in the Urban Fresh Mart is 1213. Inputting the sequence opens a wall at the back of the store, revealing a fully hidden hideout. Inside, players will find an assortment of collectibles alongside a health upgrade point that can be used to strengthen their character. The hideout is one of several scattered across the West Incursion Zone, each guarding its own reward and a fragment of the game’s larger narrative. Together, they form the backbone of the Backroom Espionage trophy/achievement, which recognizes players who have explored every corner of the map in search of these hidden caches.

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“Every secret in Control Resonant is built to reward curiosity and attention to detail. The Urban Fresh Mart hideout is a small example of how we layer hidden mechanics into the world for players who like to dig deeper.”

Remedy Entertainment

The solution has been widely shared across the Control Resonant community, with players praising the puzzle for its clever use of environmental storytelling and its reward for those willing to pay attention to the smallest details. The soda machine mechanic, in particular, has been noted for its simplicity once understood, offering a satisfying “aha” moment that is characteristic of the game’s design philosophy. For those who prefer a shortcut, the code itself is readily available, though many fans argue that the journey of discovery is part of what makes the secret worthwhile.

Looking Ahead

With the Urban Fresh Mart hideout now solved, players can continue their search for the remaining secret hideouts across the West Incursion Zone, each offering its own unique reward and lore. As the community works through the final caches, the Backroom Espionage trophy/achievement remains within reach for those determined to see the game through in its entirety. For players who want the full walkthrough, including the exact steps to solve the cash register code, dedicated guides remain available to walk through every detail of the puzzle.