Why the New Secret Character Matters
The new secret characters give you unusual abilities that can change how you approach a run, rather than simply adding another cosmetic stick figure. The stick it to the stickman new secret character unlocks are tied to specific locations, character choices, and short hidden objectives.
Two reported unlock paths lead to different rewards. One is a city investigation that unlocks a web-slinging character after a Distribution Center boss fight. The other requires playing as Student in Neuralink and defeating a hidden NPC to receive Crazy CEO.
| Unlock route | Required area | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Web investigation | Distribution Center and city | Spider-Man-style web shooter |
| Hidden encounter | Neuralink | Crazy CEO |
These are easy to miss because neither route is just a standard career completion. You need to notice an environmental clue, use the right playable character when applicable, and complete the sequence in the intended order.
Unlock the Web Shooter Character
For the web-shooter unlock, begin by progressing through the recently updated Distribution Center. Defeat one of its bosses first. After that victory, the game should allow you to select certain characters within the center, which is the setup needed before exploring the city.
Once you reach the city, open available crates and start looking for three web clues. The crates can contain useful equipment, such as a Kevlar vest or a camera. The camera is particularly important because the web clues must be photographed.
The three webs are spread around recognizable city landmarks. Their exact placement can be easier to identify by checking the nearby objects rather than searching every corner of the map.
| Web clue | Landmark near the clue | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| First web | Power generator | Take a photograph |
| Second web | Employee Evaluation Center mailbox | Take a photograph |
| Third web | Another city location | Take a photograph |
Use this checklist while searching:
- Defeat a Distribution Center boss before trying the city sequence.
- Open city crates, especially if you still need a camera.
- Photograph all three web clues.
- Listen for the confirmation sound after a successful photo.
- Go to the radio after the final photograph.
- Complete the criminal-catching task with the lasso.
The radio is the handoff point for the quest. After you have photographed all three webs, interact with it to trigger a message from the hidden character. The message assigns a second job: use a lasso to catch criminals and bring them to the police station.
There are three criminals to collect, matching the three web photographs. Finish all three captures, then return to complete the task. The reward is the web shooter, a Spider-Man-inspired playable character with web-based attacks.
| Quest stage | Objective | Completion signal |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Beat a Distribution Center boss | Character options become available |
| Investigation | Photograph three webs | Audio confirmation for each valid photo |
| Radio task | Catch three criminals with a lasso | Criminals are delivered to police |
| Reward | Finish the assignment | Web shooter becomes available |
If a photo does not seem to register, make sure the web itself is centered and close enough in the camera view. A previously photographed clue may not play its sound again, so track your progress manually rather than relying only on audio.
Unlock Crazy CEO in Neuralink
The Neuralink secret-character route is more dependent on character selection. Start a run as Student, because Student can teleport. This ability is necessary for reaching and handling the hidden encounter efficiently.
After selecting Student, inspect the relevant window area for a hidden NPC standing with two other figures. The character does not appear every time. If the NPC is missing, change careers and select Student again to refresh the setup.
When the target appears, approach before they flee. The NPC may run if they notice you, so move quickly and use Student’s teleport if distance becomes a problem. Defeat the target, then allow your own character to die afterward.
That final death is intentional. It completes the encounter state and lets the reward appear when you continue.
| Step | Action | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choose Student | Teleporting is required |
| 2 | Check the window encounter | The target must appear with two figures |
| 3 | Refresh if absent | Change career and choose Student again |
| 4 | Defeat the hidden NPC | Act fast if they start running |
| 5 | Die after the fight | Do not end the sequence early |
| 6 | Select Continue | Crazy CEO is awarded |
The requirement to die can feel counterintuitive, especially after winning the encounter. Do not treat it as a failed run. Instead, use the remaining combat or hazards to get defeated, then choose Continue when prompted.
Crazy CEO is the reward associated with this Neuralink sequence. If you defeat the NPC but do not receive the character, the most likely causes are using a character other than Student, fighting the wrong spawned NPC, or failing to die and continue after the victory.
Troubleshooting Both Secret Unlocks
Secret unlock attempts can fail without a clear on-screen explanation. The best approach is to reset only the step that is uncertain instead of replaying everything automatically.
For the city quest, confirm that you actually completed the boss prerequisite before searching for webs. Then verify that you have a camera and have photographed each clue. The radio objective will not help if the photo sequence is incomplete.
For Neuralink, the spawn condition matters more than brute force. If the target is not positioned at the window with the other two figures, refresh your career selection. Searching elsewhere wastes time because the hidden encounter has not loaded.
| Problem | Likely cause | Best response |
|---|---|---|
| No web quest progression | A clue photo did not register | Revisit each web and retake photos |
| No camera available | Wrong crate reward or missed crate | Search and open city crates |
| Radio task does not appear | Not all three webs were photographed | Complete the photo set first |
| Hidden NPC is absent | Encounter did not spawn | Change career and reselect Student |
| Crazy CEO does not unlock | You survived after defeating the NPC | Die, then choose Continue |
Keep the two routes separate in your mind. The city route is a multi-stage scavenger hunt with a capture mission. The Neuralink route is a spawn-dependent combat encounter followed by a deliberate death. Mixing their requirements is a common reason players think a secret character is bugged.
FAQ
What is the stick it to the stickman new secret character?
The phrase can refer to two reported hidden unlocks: the web shooter earned through the city web investigation, and Crazy CEO earned through the Neuralink Student encounter.
How do I get the web shooter?
Defeat a Distribution Center boss, explore the city, photograph three web clues, use the radio, and catch three criminals with the lasso for delivery to the police station.
Where are the web clues?
One is near the power generator, and another is by the mailbox near the Employee Evaluation Center. A third is elsewhere in the city and must also be photographed.
Why will the Neuralink secret NPC not spawn?
The encounter is not guaranteed to appear immediately. Choose Student, check the window area, and change careers before choosing Student again if the NPC is missing.
Why do I need to die after defeating the Neuralink target?
Dying and then selecting Continue is part of the reported Crazy CEO unlock sequence. Surviving may prevent the reward from being granted.