Rivage Guide | How to Solve the Observatory Light Puzzle

The Observatory Light Puzzle is one of the major environmental challenges in Rivage. Located inside the Observatory aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, this puzzle requires players to redirect light beams and connect electrical circuits to restore power to the Observatory's shutter mechanism.

However, before attempting the puzzle, you'll need Johnny Kim's reconstructed fingerprint and the Quantum Cell to activate the generator.

This Rivage Observatory Light Puzzle Guide explains how to activate the generator, redirect the light beams, and open the Observatory shutters.

How to Solve the Observatory Light Puzzle in Rivage

The objective is to redirect electricity through the floor circuits until the large pillar on the right receives at least two units of power.

Step 1: Activate the Observatory Generator

Before entering the Observatory, make sure you've collected all four of Johnny Kim's fingerprints from the Laboratory.

Start a new time loop and retrieve the Quantum Cell from the Kitchen.

Next, follow these steps:

• Travel through the Lobby and Connector to reach the Observatory.
• Locate the generator on the left side of the room, near the stairs.
• Insert the Quantum Cell into the generator's power relay.
• Pull the lever to activate the system.
• Use Johnny Kim's reconstructed fingerprint on the scanner.

Once activated, the generator will power two light beams, allowing you to begin the puzzle.

Step 2: Redirect the Light Beams

Head downstairs and approach the illuminated pillars.

You'll notice several rotating pillars and electrical tiles scattered across the floor.

Your first objective is to direct the light beams toward two smaller pillars:

• Left Pillar: Located on the far-left side of the puzzle area.
• Staircase Pillar: Located directly in front of the stairs.

Rotate the larger illuminated pillars until both smaller pillars receive light.

Once activated, the smaller pillars will provide power to the surrounding floor circuits.

Step 3: Connect the Electrical Circuits

After activating both smaller pillars, adjust their directional arrows to establish the correct electrical routes.

Use the following configuration:

• Staircase Pillar: Rotate its arrow away from the stairs, slightly toward the left.
• Left Pillar: Rotate its arrow downward, toward the staircase.

Next, interact with the floor tiles and rotate them to connect the electrical pathways.

Pay attention to the circuit colors:

• Yellow: Indicates a powered connection.
• Red: Indicates an incorrect or insufficiently powered connection.
• Plus Symbols (+): Add power to the circuit.

Work outward from both smaller pillars, connecting the tiles toward the large pillar on the right.

You don't need to activate every tile. Focus on delivering at least two units of power to the destination.

Important: Multiple circuit arrangements can complete this puzzle, so follow the illuminated connections rather than relying on a single fixed layout.

Step 4: Open the Observatory Shutters

Once the electrical connections are correct, the large pillar will illuminate green.

Return upstairs and locate the shutter control lever.

Pull the lever to open the Observatory shutters, allowing sunlight to enter the room.

This activates the solar-powered computer behind you.

Interact with the computer and open Stereoscope.pic to obtain the reverse side of Jahi's Level 3 Access Card.

You'll need this information to reconstruct his identification card and continue progressing through the station.

Final Thoughts

The Observatory Light Puzzle in Rivage requires careful positioning of the light beams and electrical circuits.

Focus on powering both smaller pillars before connecting the floor tiles to the main pillar.

Once the destination turns green, open the shutters to activate the solar-powered computer and obtain the information needed for Level 3 access.

FAQ

Q. How Do You Activate the Observatory Generator in Rivage?

A. Insert the Quantum Cell into the generator and use Johnny Kim's reconstructed fingerprint to activate it.

Q. How Do You Solve the Observatory Light Puzzle?

A. Redirect the light beams toward the smaller pillars, then rotate the floor tiles to deliver at least two units of power to the large pillar.

Q. Why Are the Observatory Circuit Tiles Turning Red?

A. Red connections indicate an incorrect or insufficiently powered route. Adjust the tiles and check the circuit's power level.

Q. What Happens After Opening the Observatory Shutters?

A. Sunlight activates a computer containing the reverse side of Jahi's Level 3 Access Card, which is required for further progression.