The Time Loop puzzle in We Were Here Tomorrow involves collaborating with your partner to smash four crystals within three time loops. Initially, you must complete two recording phases to allow your clones to assist in the final phase.
Player 1 (P1) is responsible for utilizing the cube weapon, while Player 2 (P2) operates the suction cup weapon. It’s crucial that each player finishes their designated tasks before the timer runs out, as the recordings from these phases replace the previous ones.
Credits: The solution to this puzzle is drawn from insights by VOLCHITSA.
Phase 1: Activate the Six Buttons at Crystal 1
Route Map:
Begin the mission by moving towards Crystal 3 (C3). Your primary objective is to activate all six pressure buttons located near Crystal 1 (C1) while keeping them pressed until the phase concludes.
Steps for Player 1 and Player 2
Reach the first elevator: Both players should depart from the starting point and head to C3. P1 will position two cubes beside the initial elevator, forming a step. Meanwhile, P2 will wait for P1 to ascend, at which point P2 will activate the elevator to bring P1 up.
Cross the elevator section: Proceed onward and activate the three elevator buttons along the path. P1 needs to enter the castle.
Open the castle door: After placing a cube on the button within the castle to unlock the door, P1 will race toward C1. P2 should follow suit after activating the last elevator.
Activate all six pressure buttons: P1 will retrieve the cube from the castle button and use it to press the necessary buttons near C1. Ensure you position the cubes so that all six buttons stay activated concurrently.
Hold the remaining buttons: Both players must stand on the unoccupied buttons. It’s essential for both of you to hold your positions until the phase is completed.
Important: Before the recording ends, double-check that all six buttons are active. Your clones will replicate these actions in the final phase.
Phase 2: Prepare the Elevator at Crystal 4
Route Map:
During the second phase, both players will navigate towards Crystal 4 (C4). You need to record the actions required to access the upper section and open the path to C1.
Steps for Both Players
Reach Crystal 4: Depart from the starting point and direct yourselves towards C4. Opt for running and jumping across the shard staircase for a quicker route instead of climbing.
Activate the canopy: P1 should sprint ahead and place a cube on the button that will activate the canopy, creating a route to the elevator. Concurrently, P2 pulls the lever to open the door.
Operate the elevator levers: Both players will walk through the door and reach the elevator levers. Pull the levers at the same time and continue holding them until the voice announces “THREE.”
Release the levers together: After hearing “THREE,” both players should release their levers simultaneously.
Return to Crystal 1: Both players need to sprint back to C1 and stand on the remaining buttons that are not pressed. Hold your positions until the phase concludes.
Your first two recordings should now be set to assist you during the final time loop.
Phase 3: Break All Four Crystals
Route Map:
The last phase requires you to utilize the recorded actions to shatter the crystals. Your clones will mimic the actions from the preceding phases, allowing you to access areas that would normally take longer.
P1 and P2 need to follow distinct paths to break the crystals before the time runs out.
Player 1: Break Crystal 4 and Crystal 1
P1 will target C4 initially before heading to C1.
Run toward Crystal 4: Navigate through the center of the area towards C4.
Use the canopy and elevator: Wait for your clone to activate the canopy. Leap onto it, then board the elevator.
Reach the upper level: Rely on your clones to operate the elevator to raise you. Once you’re at the right height, break C4.
Move toward Crystal 1: Jump down and head over to C1, taking the stone path on your left instead of the center route.
Break Crystal 1: When you reach the open doorway, attack C1.
Doorway tip: You might hit an invisible barrier at the opened door after climbing the stairs. If you can’t walk through, jump forward to bypass the hidden collision barrier.
Player 2: Break Crystal 2, Crystal 3, and Crystal 1
P2 will need to be swift as they have a longer route between the crystals.
- Reach Crystal 2: Use the suction cup to ascend the stairs towards C2. Press F to lower the bridge and continue forward.
- Use the charged cube: Look up to the left for an active charged cube above you, which will launch you upward.
- Break Crystal 2: Access the upper area and destroy C2.
- Enter the castle: Descend the stairs toward the castle and run along the balcony. Go through the open door, turn left, and climb the stairs.
- Break Crystal 3: Keep moving upstairs and destroy C3.
- Return to Crystal 1: Drop down from the place where you broke C3 onto the stairs and run towards the C1 doorway, which your clones should have opened already.
- Jump through the doorway: If an invisible barrier blocks your passage, jump forward to clear it before breaking C1.
What If You Fail to Break a Crystal?
All four crystals must be destroyed in the final phase. If you miss any or run out of time, reset the recordings using the machine located near the starting point. It’s marked with an hourglass on your map.
Restart from Phase 1 and repeat the necessary steps.
Keep in mind that each new phase overwrites the previous recording. If a phase doesn’t go as planned, it’s safer to reset and re-record your actions than to proceed with an incomplete configuration.
