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• You can unlock the exit without obtaining the red key. To do so, head to the north of the circle - you should see a window in the north west area that is just nest to the outcropping wall. A switch should be visible from this window. Jump into the nukage pit, and get as close to the switch as possible. Press the switch to unblock the exit.