Unpackingis anindie gameabout how life can change over time. It begins in 1997, with the nerdy main character moving into a childhood bedroom. The player moves along with her as she unpacks her possessions over and over again with every new house, relationship, and break-up. In 2012, the narrator is forced to move back home after breaking up with her boyfriend, and she may be a little heartbroken.
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Updated on July 21, 2025, by Mina Smith:Unpacking was a hit in 2021; this relaxing unpacking simulation took the indie game world by storm, creating a lot of love for the narrator that players never even really get to see. But a lot of players had a handful of issues trying to play the game, from not knowing what a Gamecube looks like by sight to not being able to figure out where to put the photograph in the 2012 level. Since so many players had an issue with it, this article’s 2012 photo section has been expanded to help new players out with this interesting yet heartbreaking puzzle.
Unpacking Level 2012
Whether playingUnpackingon Xbox Game Pass, PC, or Switch, players will need to get through 2012 to get to her later years. In order to complete this level successfully, players should keep in mind what the narrator just went through. She has a broken heart and is moving back into her childhood bedroom with her parents until she can get back on her feet. Keeping this in mind will help players to solve the puzzle of this level.
In this titlefree on Xbox Game Pass this November, the 2012 level only has two rooms: the bathroom and the bedroom. It’s a fairly simple level but has a few things that might trip players of thisrelaxing video gameup. But breaking down the boxes one at a time should help everyone get through it.
Bathroom Boxes in Unpacking’s 2012
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And that should complete the two boxes inside the bathroom. Next, head to the bedroom.
Bedroom Boxes in Unpacking’s 2012
What to Do With the Photo in Unpacking’s 2012
For the final photograph, players must hide it from the narrator, as she won’t want to see a photo of her and her recent ex on her corkboard every day. Putting it into the shelves with the sliding doors is a great place to hide it away. If players try to hang up the photo instead of hiding it, they will find that the narrator character has pushed a pin through the face of her ex, giving players a few hints on how well their breakup went.
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Given her desire to stab his photo, it would probably be best for everyone involved to throw out the photo, but players can only hide it from her instead. This is one of the many great ways that the environment tells the story of the narrator’s life; it’s one ofthe best things aboutUnpacking.
This should complete theindie relaxing simUnpacking’s 2012 level and all players can move onto the next chapter in the narrator’s life.
Unpackingis available now for PC, Switch, and Xbox.
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