How to get shotgun in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose

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Resident Evil Village recently received a highly awaited story DLC titled "Shadows of Rose," which sees players step into the shoes of Rosemary Winters, daughter of Ethan Winters.

There are only a few firearms to collect in the expansion, and the series' staple pump-action shotgun is among them. However, the powerful weapon remains locked until players acquire a certain item in the game. Here's how they can grab the shotgun in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose.

Note: This article contains mild spoilers for Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose.

Upon starting the DLC, you will be taken to the iconic Dimitrescu Castle. While the general layout of the castle is the same as the base game, there are certain changes made to the interiors, rooms, and even the secret passages, making navigating the labyrinthine refreshing for players.

The large dining room past the main hall will have the shotgun encased in an enclosure that will require you to obtain the Triocular Key to be accessed. The item only becomes available after you make a certain amount of progress in the game.

The shotgun is one of the only two firearms that players will have access to in the DLC, thus making it a necessary item that players should definitely unlock.

Unlocking the shotgun is fairly straightforward, as you only need to progress through the story and grab the Triocular Key. In the first section, which is the castle area of the game, you need to obtain three masks, much like in the base game, to advance in the DLC. Each mask is tucked away in a certain area of the Dimitrescu castle that you will organically come across while exploring the map.

Here are the steps to obtain the Triocular Key and unlock the shotgun in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose: