Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

How to Solve Garland Church Candle Puzzle in Oxenfree 2

Relight my... candles!

After Riley and Jacob’s first attempt at setting up the transmitter in Garland Ghost Town, the pair find themselves inside the rather spooky church. The problem is, it’s very dark and Riley can’t really see anything, aside from one candle in a holder and another on a window ledge. Three other unlit candles stand, and you must solve this Garland Church candle puzzle in Oxenfree 2 to progress. You can’t just light them in any order you fancy though, so let us talk you through the solution.

Recommended Videos

Garland Church Candle Puzzle Order in Oxenfree 2

To stop the scene from resetting and the candles going out, you must light them in the following order: bottom left, top left, bottom right. We’ve numbered the candles in the screenshot below, to help further illustrate the order you need to light them in.

Image Souce: Night School Studio via Twinfinite

By following this order, all the candles will eventually be lit, before all going out. After which, some rather spooky goings on will take place, but fear not as there aren’t any more puzzles you’ll need to solve in the church. Just go ahead and select the dialog options you see fit for the situation and you’ll be ready to carry on with your adventure in due time.

I did for a moment think that this scene just resets a set amount of times, and that the order doesn’t matter. But in subsequent playthroughs, I tried going for this order immediately and found the visual glitch and blowing out of the candles didn’t happen.

Ultimately, it’s not the end of the world. It doesn’t take a huge amount of time to get to the correct answer by process of elimination. But Riley does walk rather slowly, so if you’d like to save some precious minutes, well… you are very welcome!

Now that all the creepy church antics are over, you’re free to get back to placing that transmitter on the church roof.


Twinfinite is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Chris Jecks
Chris Jecks
Chris Jecks has been covering the games industry for over eight years. He typically covers new releases, FIFA, Fortnite, any good shooters, and loves nothing more than a good Pro Clubs session with the lads. Chris has a History degree from the University of Central Lancashire. He spends his days eagerly awaiting the release of BioShock 4.
twitter