Closing Shift

Guide

Closing Shift Power Outage

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When the power fails in Closing Shift the lights go out and the building gets harder to read; the hunters do not stop for it. Your flashlight becomes the only reliable way to see what you are walking into. Staying in a hiding spot indefinitely will never turn the power back on. You must locate the breaker panel and reset the circuit to restore lighting, consult where the maintenance rooms are to guide your route, and secure the badge the reset unlocks.

What changes during a blackout

A power cut alters your sensory cues and restricts movement options across the building.

Game condition Powered restaurant Power outage Tactical adjustment
Visibility Full ceiling illumination in open rooms Pitch black outside flashlight beam Keep flashlight equipped and avoid blind sprints down dark halls.
Camera terminals Active video feeds on security desks Feeds go dark or lose coverage Rely on directional footstep audio instead of screen monitors.
Animatronic patrols Normal movement speeds and audio cues Animatronics continue active hunting in darkness Avoid wide dining rooms where multiple paths converge.
Objective progress Normal container search for keys and notes Searching containers in darkness is slow Pause room searches until power returns.

Darkness gives the animatronics an advantage because you cannot spot silhouettes at long range. If you sprint through corridors while the power is out, you risk running straight into Freddy or Bonnie before your light catches them.

Break pursuit before seeking the breaker

Your first priority during an outage is breaking pursuit. Searching for the breaker while being chased gets you killed.

  1. Listen for immediate audio cues. If you hear heavy footsteps or metallic scraping nearby, stay inside your current room.
  2. Duck into a closet or slip into a ceiling vent if an animatronic was already trailing you.
  3. Wait until footstep sounds fade down the corridor before stepping out into the hallway.
  4. Keep your flashlight raised. If Foxy sprints toward you in the dark, you must keep the light beam centered on his face until he retreats.

Attempting to navigate dark corridors while an animatronic actively pursues you results in getting trapped at dead ends. Break line of sight first, then begin your sweep toward the utility areas.

Resetting the electrical breaker

Once you break active pursuit, navigate toward the facility maintenance wing to find the breaker switch.

Official badge data confirms the existence of this mechanic through LIGHTS BACK ON. The badge records 65,308 total awards and a 2.5% unlock rate as of 12 November 2026. Unlocking the badge requires completing the breaker interaction and restoring facility power.

⚠️ IMPORTANT
The exact room location and specific interaction button for the breaker remain unconfirmed in source notes. Recorded runs point players toward the maintenance and utility corridors, but no fixed coordinate exists. Approach wall-mounted electrical panels and look for an on-screen interaction prompt.

When you reach the breaker unit, press and hold the interaction key until the reset sequence finishes. A mechanical hum signals that the main power circuit has re-engaged.

Actions to take after the lights return

Restoring power turns the ceiling lights back on, but it does not remove animatronics from the area.

  1. Check both directions of your corridor immediately. Animatronics that moved during the blackout may stand just beyond your doorway.
  2. Return to the basement safe room if you need to check camera feeds or ask the Puppet for key clues.
  3. Resume checking drawers, cabinets, closets, and boxes for the remaining exit keys.
  4. Locate any sticky notes in the maintenance wing to record digit positions for the elevator code.