All Blue Prince permanent upgrades and how to get them

Most things come and go in Mt. Holly, but permanent upgrades stick. These lasting buffs stay with you for the entire playthrough, where it doesn’t always feel like you’re starting from scratch. Find out how to get all permanent upgrades in Blue Prince.

How to get all permanent upgrades in Blue Prince

If you want to make your life easier, at least in Blue Prince terms, you can attach permanent buffs to your character by completing various puzzles. Here’s an overview of all the upgrades you can get:

As you may expect from a challenging game like Blue Prince, getting these upgrades will take up a lot of your time. The biggest reason is the rooms needed won’t always spawn, so you’ll most likely be doing multiple playthroughs. Since each step is relatively complex, let’s break down all the upgrades.

Apple Orchard

The Apple Orchard buff is the easiest upgrade to get, as it can be done outside and not in the manor itself. Go to the Campsite on the west side to find the Apple Orchard. Enter the code 1128, and you’ll gain 20 extra steps by the next day. If you want to know how we got this answer, check out our guide on how to find the code near the Campsite.

Gemstone Cavern

While you can’t freely move around the Gemstone Cavern, you can access it temporarily through the Utility Closet’s Breaker Box. You’ll have to tap on the circles on the box until they display the correct order. It should appear gray, blue, green, white, red, and purple. As a result, the wall behind you will open, giving you the new permanent gems upgrade in Blue Prince.

Blackbridge Grotto

Of all Blue Prince’s permanent upgrades, the Blackbridge Grotto is the most difficult. You’ll need to activate the power in the Boiler Room, which you can learn about in our Pump Room explainer. You’ll then need to direct this power to the Laboratory. If you haven’t found it yet, you’ll have to try your luck with drafting.

It’s best to place the power toward new room openings, not places you’ve already opened. You can also select areas connected to the Boiler Room’s power line to hopefully trigger the Laboratory’s appearance. This room will have a puzzle involving the Periodic Table, where you can get the answer “Push Three Up After Nine.”

Since you’ve turned on the boiler room, you’ll notice that a nearby mechanism will now be active in the Laboratory. Interact with Lever 9 and then Lever 3 to open the Blackbridge Grotto.

West Gate

First, you must locate the Utility Closet to turn on the power in the Garage. This step activates a device in the Garage that is crucial for the West Gate upgrade. After you’ve turned on the power, it’s time to find the Garage and interact with the opener beside the door. You’ll open the doors, allowing you to go outside. Take the path on the left and continue forward. When reaching a crossroads, take another left and open the door to the West Gate to gain the next buff.

Trading Post

After you’ve unlocked the West Gate, backtrack to head towards a bridge. On the other side, you’ll find a door that can lead you to the Trading Post. In this room, you’ll find a cube puzzle that you must position in the above pattern. Solve the Trading Post challenge to gain the Allowance Token, which you may encounter in other areas. When beginning your day, you’ll find an envelope with this money on the table near spawn.

How to get permanent upgrades for rooms in Blue Prince

The playable character isn’t the only one who can earn permanent upgrades—Mt. Holly can receive some powerful enhancements as well. By using Upgrade Disks at any Terminal, you can activate buffs that improve the manor, providing perks in various rooms. Unfortunately, these disks have no fixed locations, so you’ll need to keep an eye out for them.

Once you find an Upgrade Disk, head to a Terminal and choose from a randomized set of room enhancements. There’s a wide variety of upgrades to discover, and each run offers different options. For instance, I picked an upgrade for the Spare Room that granted me a Sledge Hammer every time I drafted it. Another time, I unlocked a perk that added two extra gems to the Courtyard. With so many rooms tucked into Mt. Holly Manor, the possibilities for permanent upgrades are vast. There’s no wrong choice here, so pick whatever best fits your needs.

There might be even more permanent upgrades waiting for Blue Prince, especially once you discover Room 46 through the Antechamber. I haven’t found any other upgrades besides the ones above, so if there are any hidden surprises tied to it, I’ll be sure to update this guide with the details.