Navigating the Retail Showroom in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic is no easy task. This section of the game is packed with puzzles, hidden switches, and eerie animatronic threats that will test your wits and nerves. Whether you’re stuck on a puzzle or looking for a clean walkthrough, this guide will help you survive and escape the Retail Showroom!
How to Access the Retail Showroom
To enter the Retail Showroom, you’ll first need to progress through earlier objectives tied to the security and maintenance sectors. Crucially, you must upgrade your Data Diver to the Executive level (marked by the infinity symbol). Only then will the door to the Retail Showroom become accessible. Look for prompts or previously locked doors that now lead into a dimly lit but clearly abandoned showroom floor once you’ve reached the required access level.
Retail Showroom Door Code
One of the most important elements in this section is the locked door requiring a keypad code. The code is:
80625
However, keep in mind that the keypad will only become active after you complete the necessary story triggers and interact with specific elements in the showroom. Attempting to enter the code too early will result in an unresponsive interface. If you are stuck (and want to avoid getting killed while messing with a keypad), check out our guide on all of the combination codes for FNAF: Secret of the Mimic.
Retail Showroom Tips and Tricks
If you want to progress smoothly and survive, here are a few general tips and tricks that you should keep in mind:
- Listen to audio logs. Some provide subtle clues about object placement, puzzle mechanics, or switch locations.
- Follow visual cues. Colored signs, floor symbols, and wall markings often hint at puzzle solutions or safe routes.
- Search for hidden switches. Some triggers are tucked behind shelves, inside cabinets, or along the edges of displays.
- Watch animatronic patterns. One or more enemies patrol the showroom. Observe their movements, listen for audio cues, and plan your timing carefully.
- Use your flashlight wisely. It can reveal hidden prompts or switches, but it also increases your visibility to roaming threats.
What to Watch Out For
The Mimic, or potentially other animatronics, may be active during your exploration. Move cautiously, crouch when necessary, and never rush into a new area without first observing the enemy’s pattern. Taking your time is key to avoiding jump scares and backtracking.
The Retail Showroom is a brilliant blend of environmental storytelling, puzzle-solving, and stealth. Be sure to upgrade your Data Diver to Executive before attempting to enter, and don’t forget that the keypad won’t function until you’ve completed the necessary story triggers. Stay observant, and move carefully! If you keep your cool and stay patient, you’ll make it through the Retail Showroom and move deeper into the chilling world of FNAF: Secret of the Mimic
