Black Rock Processing

CONTROL Ultimate Edition guide · Investigate the source of the Hiss in the lower levels

Jesse travels to Black Rock Processing within the Maintenance Sector to obtain a Black Rock Prism needed for the HRA machine. Along the way, you must navigate the Oceanview Motel puzzle to extend the bridge to the Black Rock Quarry. The area features intense combat against fortified Hiss forces, environmental clearance puzzles, and the entrance to the Astral Plane challenge for the Evade ability.

Items

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Black Rock Lab: Black Rock PrismObtained inside the Black Rock Lab after defeating the Hiss ambushBreak the cracked wall: Evade Ability (Merry-Go-Round Horse Object of Power)Acquired by completing the Astral Plane challenge accessed off the corridor leading to Black Rock Processing

Enemies

Hiss Trooper

Armed with shotguns or assault rifles, they aggressively push your position and use cover.

Hiss Sniper

Positions high on catwalks and aims with a visible red laser; dodge right as the beam flashes to avoid high damage.

Hiss Elevated

Weak to Shield broken by Launch attacks

Levitation-capable enemy that dodges direct weapon fire and throws environmental debris at Jesse.

Tips

Unlock and practice the Evade ability early in this route, as its mid-air dash is essential for avoiding sniper fire and elevated projectile attacks.
Power up the door puzzle by matching the power cores into their corresponding wall sockets to open the main security blast door.
Use Launch to strip away the shields of Elevated Hiss before switching to the Service Weapon's Grip or Shatter forms to finish them off quickly.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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