Project: Mist Lockpick Guide - How to Open Chests
Project: Mist lockpick and chest guide for Early Access: rotate the pick, raise it, avoid obstacles, hit gold pins, and troubleshoot unclear inputs.
Lockpick Answer
To open locked chests, guide the lockpick through the minigame instead of forcing it. A Steam discussion reply describes the core flow as rotating with Space, raising the pick with the left mouse button, avoiding obstacles, and pushing into gold pins.
Lockpick Controls and Goal
The lockpick minigame is a launch-window confusion point because the game asks you to control angle and lift at the same time. Move slowly, watch the path, and aim for the gold pins rather than trying to shove the pick straight through every obstacle.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| Rotate the pick | Use Space to rotate the lockpick before pushing through the channel. |
| Raise the pick | Use the left mouse button to lift the lockpick while moving through the minigame. |
| Avoid obstacles | Do not force the pick through blockers; reset your angle and move slowly. |
| Hit gold pins | Guide the pick into the gold pins to complete the chest unlock. |
| If it feels broken | Back out, re-open the chest, and check input focus before assuming the save is bugged. |
If a Chest Still Will Not Open
- Step away from the chest and interact again to reset the minigame.
- Check whether keyboard and mouse focus is still on the game window.
- Try a different chest to separate one stuck interactable from a general input issue.
- If every locked chest fails, note your build version and report it in Steam discussions.
Project: Mist Official Links and References
| Player question | Official link | Status | Player note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam lists Project: Mist as live in Early Access with a 19 May, 2026 release date. | Steam store | Confirmed | Confirms release date, Early Access, platform, and store feature status. |
| Steam API reported a $22.49 US launch-discount price from a $24.99 base price on 20 May, 2026. | Steam store API | Confirmed | Use only as a dated price snapshot because regional prices and discounts can change. |
| Steam reviews API reported 31 reviews with a Mixed summary on 20 May, 2026. | Steam reviews API | Confirmed | Use only as a dated review snapshot because review counts change quickly after launch. |
| Steam page copy describes solo play and seamless 1-4 player co-op. | Steam store | Confirmed | Confirms multiplayer and co-op support without implying cross-play. |
| Steam lists Windows 10/11 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, GTX 750 / Radeon HD 7770, DirectX 11, and 20 GB storage as minimum specs. | Steam store | Confirmed | Sets the PC requirements baseline until recommended specs appear. |
| Steam launch news says Early Access is live and a roadmap is planned after roughly 2-3 weeks of issue fixing and feedback. | Steam Community | Confirmed | Supports launch-state, roadmap timing, and bug-report guidance. |
| Early Access coverage says the full version is expected after roughly six months with more bosses, enemies, skills, items, structures, and systems. | TheSixthAxis | Working route | Secondary coverage; Steam remains the primary source for store facts. |
| Reddit discussion around launch frames Project: Mist around Early Access, Gravity Gun, and physics-based survival interest. | Reddit discussion | Working route | Shows community interest, but comments are not treated as official facts. |
| Steam discussions show launch-window player questions about lockpicking, chests, train door keys, demo saves, building, price, offline access, and bugs. | Steam Discussions | Working route | Use as player-question evidence, not as official confirmation of game behavior. |
| YouTube release and gameplay coverage surfaces player interest around demo timing, co-op, Gravity Gun, and train-base systems. | YouTube coverage | Working route | Helps identify common player questions; factual claims are checked against Steam. |
| Reviewed gameplay footage shows a demo route through starter supplies, train repair, a mech part, greenhouse access, facility crafting, and a boss weak-point hint. | ENFANT TERRIBLE gameplay | Working route | Demo-route context; Early Access patches may change route details. |
| Chicken Launcher is listed as the developer and publisher. | Gematsu company page | Confirmed | Supports studio attribution beyond the Steam listing. |
Next Guides
Project: Mist Guide Hub
Start here for the Early Access facts, guide map, and first route priorities.
Release Date & Early Access
Steam release date, Early Access status, demo, and price notes.
System Requirements
Official minimum PC specs and what the missing recommended spec means.
Multiplayer & Co-op
Online co-op, 1-4 player support, solo play, and what is not confirmed.
Beginner Guide
Day-one survival priorities for Gravity Gun, train base, resources, and co-op.
Crashing & Performance Fix
Early Access startup crashes, black screen, low FPS, and online troubleshooting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you open chests in Project: Mist?
Use the lockpick minigame: rotate the pick, raise it through the path, avoid obstacles, and push it into the gold pins to unlock the chest.
Q: What button rotates the lockpick?
A Steam discussion reply describes Space as the rotate input for the lockpick minigame.
Q: What button raises the lockpick?
A Steam discussion reply describes the left mouse button as the input used to raise the lockpick.
Q: Is the lockpick guide final?
No. Project: Mist is in Early Access, so lockpick inputs and minigame tuning can change with patches.