diff --git a/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/hololadder.dm b/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/hololadder.dm
index 3df41a403e7..1335ef8b848 100644
--- a/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/hololadder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/hololadder.dm
@@ -64,6 +64,14 @@
 	if(isnull(user.mind))
 		return
 
+	var/obj/machinery/quantum_server/our_server = server_ref.resolve()
+	if(!our_server.domain_complete)
+		for(var/datum/weakref/ghostrole_weakref as anything in our_server.spawned_threat_refs)
+			var/mob/living/ghostrole = ghostrole_weakref.resolve()
+			if(ghostrole?.stat == CONSCIOUS && ghostrole.client && ghostrole.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/bitrunning_glitch))
+				to_chat(user, span_danger("A being in the simulation is preventing your retreat. You must either complete your mission or remove the obstacle before safe exit will be possible."))
+				return
+
 	if(!HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_TEMPORARY_BODY))
 		balloon_alert(user, "no connection detected")
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/_parent.dm b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/_parent.dm
index 89525514e47..a0e60892326 100644
--- a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/_parent.dm
+++ b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/_parent.dm
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@
 	var/datum/lazy_template/virtual_domain/generated_domain
 	/// If the current domain was a random selection
 	var/domain_randomized = FALSE
+	/// Whether the domain is finished, so the bitrunners can leave despite glitches
+	var/domain_complete = FALSE
 	/// Prevents multiple user actions. Handled by loading domains and cooldowns
 	var/is_ready = TRUE
 	/// Chance multipled by threat to spawn a glitch
diff --git a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/loot.dm b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/loot.dm
index 9fdbcebbca4..2d9db6c5a7d 100644
--- a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/loot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/loot.dm
@@ -80,6 +80,8 @@
 		generated_domain.disk_reward_spawned = TRUE
 
 	chosen_forge.start_to_spawn(reward_cache)
+
+	domain_complete = TRUE
 	return TRUE
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/map_handling.dm b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/map_handling.dm
index b9a2f792163..9076f30a73a 100644
--- a/code/modules/bitrunning/server/map_handling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/bitrunning/server/map_handling.dm
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@
 /// Stops the current virtual domain and disconnects all users
 /obj/machinery/quantum_server/proc/reset(fast = FALSE)
 	is_ready = FALSE
+	domain_complete = FALSE
 
 	sever_connections()