Only High on Life 2 can make a random troll under a bridge become one of the most talked-about bugs since launch. This isn’t a mission, it isn’t a side quest — it’s just an optional, missable interaction that’s freezing players solid mid-conversation. If your Gatlian just yelled “Troll, Troll!” and then nothing happened, you’ve hit the bug. Here’s exactly how to fix it.
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High on Life 2 The Glitch at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Arcadia Burn hub — bridge right next to a blue humanoid alien NPC |
| Trigger | Approaching the green troll under the bridge |
| What Happens | Gatlian shouts “Troll, Troll!” → game freezes → NPCs stop talking |
| Type | Optional interaction — not a labelled mission or side quest |
| Officially Fixed? | No patch yet — community workarounds only |
| Affected Platforms | PC and console |
What Causes the Glitch?
The interaction involves players tracking down a troll located under a bridge in the Arcadia Burn hub, at the behest of a blue humanoid alien. After the Gatlian screams “Troll, Troll!”, players have reported freezing, with the NPCs stopping mid-conversation and the interaction failing to progress.
It is unclear if this is intentional, but as not everyone is affected by it, the most likely explanation is that it’s a genuine bug. This is a classic example of a video game glitch caused by a trigger zone misfiring — the conversation script loads but the character position check fails, stalling the entire sequence.
All Confirmed Fixes — Try These in Order
Fix 1 — Reposition Your Character Moving the player character around should get the troll and his alien friend to continue their conversation. It is recommended to stand near the troll, between the dumpster and mattress next to him. This is the most reliable community fix — small adjustments matter here.
Fix 2 — Open the Map In case players are unable to move their character, they can try pulling up the Map and then returning back to the game. This should allow the game to unfreeze the character. The map overlay forces a script re-check and often breaks the freeze instantly.
Fix 3 — Reload the Last Checkpoint If both fixes above fail, reload your most recent checkpoint. Since this is an optional interaction — not a mission — you won’t lose any meaningful progress. Return to the bridge and approach the troll again from a slightly different angle.
Fix 4 — Restart the Game A full game restart clears cached memory states that can cause NPC trigger scripts to stall. Relaunch High on Life 2, load your save, and revisit Arcadia Burn fresh.
Fix 5 — Verify Game Files (PC Only) If the freeze keeps happening on PC, open Steam → Right-click High on Life 2 → Properties → Installed Files → Verify. Corrupted NPC dialogue files can cause exactly this type of interaction failure.
For more bug fixes and workarounds across High on Life 2, check our complete High on Life 2 troubleshooting guide on TechnoSports.
Is This Interaction Worth Fixing?
Absolutely — if you care about experiencing every piece of Squanch Games’ signature humour. The troll interaction is one of the game’s many hidden comedy beats, and the full conversation pays off in a very High on Life way. It also doesn’t grant any rewards or achievements, so if it keeps glitching, you won’t miss gameplay progress — just the laughs.
For hidden interactions, Easter eggs, and secret locations across every hub in High on Life 2, browse our latest High on Life 2 guides on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: Does the Troll Under the Bridge interaction unlock any achievement or reward in High on Life 2?
No — the troll interaction is entirely optional and rewards no achievements, items, or progression. It’s a hidden comedy moment and nothing more.
Q: Will Squanch Games release an official patch for the Troll Under the Bridge glitch?
There’s no official patch confirmed yet — all current solutions are community workarounds. Keep your game updated so any future hotfix applies automatically.
