When I first stepped into Penacony back in 2024 during the Version 2.0 update, the Golden Hour region instantly dazzled me with its neon-soaked streets and dreamlike architecture. Even now in 2026, I still remember the thrill of hunting down every last secret it held. Over 30 chests, strange new puzzle mechanics, and those oddly talkative Lordly Trashcans — this area was packed with reasons to explore every corner. If you're aiming to clear it thoroughly, let me walk you through my personal route, all the way from the main plaza to the tucked-away third-floor balconies.

Getting Started: Timing Matters

Before you go wild collecting, let me share one crucial lesson I learned the hard way: some treasures are locked behind story progress. I strongly recommend finishing the main Trailblazer quest that takes you through the Golden Hour, especially the section where you interact with Sampo and then get pulled into the sidequest Good Omen, My Friend. During that quest, you'll briefly transform into Hanu and gain access to a small adventure zone you cannot fully revisit later. Miss that window, and you’ll lock yourself out of at least one Precious Chest permanently.

So, start your exploration only after you've wrapped up that subquest. Trust me, backtracking is way less fun the second time.

Hanu’s Adventure: The Shape-Shifting Puzzle Zone

The first batch of chests I grabbed came from the Hanu’s Adventure area. This place flips the exploration rules by forcing you to switch between Hanu and your regular form. As a tiny, gremlin-like creature, you can squeeze through vents and use special rocket teleporters. But to interact with certain floating chests or proceed through the story-critical path, you need to be in your normal body.

One moment stands out vividly: during Good Omen, My Friend, I spotted a Precious Chest sitting on an upper platform. I reached it by using a rocket teleporter while in Hanu form, only to realize I had to stay alert because leaving the area meant I couldn't return. Once you get that chest, you can safely exit and then re-enter later for the remaining basic ones. Inside, I found:

• A chest hidden behind a partition on the northern path right after re-entering.

• A floating chest across the room, accessed by teleporting in Hanu form and then switching back.

• A final one near the fence along the right corridor.

After clearing the first Hanu segment, I teleported to a second one located southwest on the map. That one doesn’t require story progress and gave me a few extra rewards without too much hassle.

Overworld Treasures: From South to North, and Every Bench in Between

With the story-dependent stuff out of the way, I tackled the overworld in a systematic sweep. I started at the Reverie Hotel Entrance teleport point in the south and moved eastward, snaking my way across the main floor. The sheer density of chests here surprised me — they were wedged between benches, lurking behind giant signs, or nestled into quiet platform corners.

A few locations that stuck with me:

• A chest tucked behind a huge sign near the area limits, barely visible unless you climbed down the short stairs.

• One hidden at the end of a long staircase on the southern side of a circular corner.

• A chest that sat all alone at the far end of a large corridor with stairs, right next to a collectible sticker I almost missed.

This area also introduced me to my first Lordly Trashcan. These peculiar NPCs are kind of like Warp Trotters in spirit — interactive, a bit cheeky, and holding treasure. To get the rewards without a fight, I learned to greet them politely. For the first one, I selected option 3 twice, and it happily burped out loot. If you mess up, be ready for a battle, though the trial isn’t too tough.

Further west, near the main street, I found chests between benches by a food truck, behind a building corner with balloons, and even beside a popcorn truck. The second Lordly Trashcan appeared near a small NPC west of Hanu’s Adventure. This time, the safe bet was selecting the first option twice to avoid combat. The little guy seemed appreciative and handed over its secret stash.

Dipping Into Other Floors and Hidden Corners

Golden Hour isn’t just one flat layer; it spans three floors, and some of the most memorable chests required a bit of teleportation and vertical travel. From F1 to F3, the hunt kept me on my toes.

Floor 1 – Clockie Plaza

I teleported to Clockie Plaza and immediately found a chest behind the Clockie Statue, nestled between benches on the left. Then I moved south downstairs to grab one along a corridor, swung back upstairs to snag another beside a pinball machine, and finally used that same pinball machine to shoot up to the third floor. There, near a manhole, sat a chest and a Dream Ticker Puzzle — a nice two-for-one.

Oti Mall and Dreammerse Shopping Street

After leaving the plaza, I zipped to the Oti Mall teleport point, climbed the stairs, and headed west. A chest hid right against a building side, and another waited behind a glorious golden fountain. My final overworld treasure appeared near the Dreammerse Shopping Street teleport point, right at the top of the stairs. And one more — the absolute last — waited near that first Hanu Adventure area by a massive billboard, a cheeky placement that made me smile.

My Final Thoughts on Golden Hour Completion

What makes this region so satisfying even two years later isn’t just the number of chests, but the way exploration mechanics fold into the narrative. Having to juggle Hanu transformations, remember to revisit locked zones, and deal with talking trashcans made me feel like a true pioneer of the Dreamscape. I also appreciated that almost nothing was permanently missable if you paid attention during the right quest windows.

If you’re sweeping this area today, my advice is simple: follow the story first, then sweep from south to north on the main floor, dip into Hanu’s Adventure areas with both forms, and finally teleport around for the scattered upper-floor goodies. Keep an eye out for benches, signs, and golden fountains — they seem to be the favorite hiding spots of whoever designed this place.

Have fun, and don’t be rude to the Lordly Trashcans. They remember.