The Best Endings In The Until Dawn Remake

Key Takeaways

New “secret” endings in
Until Dawn
remake provide redemption for characters like Sam and Josh.
To achieve the best ending, ensure all characters survive, Sam finds Hannah’s journal, & Josh shows remorse.
Ballistic Moon’s remake hints at a potential sequel with multiple new good endings in
Until Dawn.

As a seasoned gamer who has survived countless virtual apocalypses, I can confidently say that the world of video games is filled with intricate narratives and hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. In the chilling survival horror game “Until Dawn”, these secrets often hide behind the darkest corners and are only accessible through a keen eye and quick reflexes.

To get the optimal and authentic conclusion in Supermassive Games’ Until Dawn, it’s crucial that all characters make it through alive, and Sam must locate Hannah’s journal within the mines to protect Josh. In the original version, if Josh recognized Hannah as the Wendigo and survived, a post-game cutscene would unveil that Josh had transformed into a Wendigo himself. However, Ballistic Moon’s remake of Until Dawn has added unique “secret” endings not only for Josh but also Sam, who is expected to survive the night regardless of the other characters’ outcomes.

In the game Until Dawn, there are numerous methods for characters to meet their demise and result in an unfavorable conclusion. To create a sense of equilibrium, it’s beneficial to have various positive endings, one of which seems to suggest a follow-up story centered around Samantha, portrayed by Hayden Panettiere. Here’s an overview of all the “happy” endings, along with a breakdown of the decisions required to achieve them.

1 Sam Doesn’t Die (New Sam Ending)

Unlocked If Sam Survives Until Dawn

The Best Endings In The Until Dawn Remake

Complete all Don’t Move sequences in Chapter 10 to ensure Sam’s survival

In the post-credit sequence of the Until Dawn remake, Hayden Panettiere’s character, Samantha Gidding, stirs from sleep in her Los Angeles residence, years following the events of Until Dawn. Waking at 6AM to the jolt of her work alarm, we see a close-up of her phone’s locked screen displaying an image of Sam embracing her pet dog. On her bedside table, there’s a book titled “Creature Myths of the Great Plains” by A.N. Perkins and several empty prescription bottles. As Sam rises to silence her alarm by swiping her thumb across the phone screen, a streak of blood appears. Upon glancing at her arm, she finds an enigmatic mark seeping blood that won’t cease. Abruptly, the scene takes on a red tint, and Sam listens to a haunting, disembodied voice whispering her name.

In order to access Sam’s hidden finale, the specific decisions made during gameplay are inconsequential. However, it is crucial for Sam to survive up until Chapter 10. To ensure Sam’s survival, you should successfully navigate through all the “Don’t Move” sequences in the climactic showdown at the lodge. If the other characters meet their demise before reaching this point, don’t worry – Sam’s ending seems to portray her as the only survivor of the ordeal.

2 Everyone Lives (Josh Becomes A Wendigo)

Unlocked If Hannah Spares Josh

Find Hannah’s journal as Sam in Chapter 10

In the preferred “best” conclusion for Until Dawn, you can save Josh from harm, but he gets trapped in the mines, echoing Hannah’s fate prior to him. To survive his hunger, he resorts to cannibalism. When a rescue team descends into the mines to find Josh, they stumble upon the Wendigo’s lair, passing by the remains of characters lost throughout the night. Shining their flashlight down a lengthy corridor, they discover Josh feasting on the Stranger’s head. They report signs of a survivor, but Josh turns his head to reveal gruesome rows of razor-sharp teeth as the Wendigo spirit initiates its physical transformation within him. As Josh stands up and assumes a predatory stance, the terrified screams of the search party can be heard, implying that Josh attacks them.

In Chapter 10, Sam needs to discover Hannah’s journal for the “Josh turning into a Wendigo” conclusion. During a scene where Sam and Mike venture down an underground lake, they should initially move to their left upon entering. Once Sam reaches dry land again, he should walk straight towards the camera, and there he will find the journal lying open on the ground. Reading it, Sam will uncover that Hannah transformed into a Wendigo after eating her sister Beth’s remains to survive during her time underground. Later, when Sam and Mike locate Josh, Mike takes him back the way they came; however, Hannah will attack Mike while he’s traversing the water. If the journal is found, Josh will recognize Hannah as the Wendigo, causing her to drag him away instead of immediately killing him.

3 Everyone Lives (New Josh Ending)

Unlocked If Hannah Spares Josh And Josh Shows Remorse

Find Hannah’s journal as Sam in Chapter 10
Answer Dr. Hill’s interrogation in Chapter 8 with “They hurt me” and “I’m so sorry”

In the re-imagined version of Ballistic Moon, all of Josh’s original conclusions are retained, but a fresh one is included as well. This new ending is considered the authentic one because it results in everyone surviving and avoids the Wendigo transformation. This new narrative offers Josh an opportunity to live a regular life like others, potentially redeeming himself for his past actions as the Psycho. In this revised ending, Dr. Hill’s condescending remarks continue to haunt Josh as he slouches in the mines. Dr. Hill says, “I hope for your sake, Joshua, that you can find redemption,” and Josh raises his head to show that he is indeed human, with no sign of sharp teeth.

To obtain Josh’s improved conclusion, Sam should locate Hannah’s journal in Chapter 10. In addition, during Chapter 8, Josh needs to express regret when Dr. Hill questions him about hurting others. Specifically, Josh must respond with “They hurt me” when asked “Why did you hurt them?” and follow it up with “I’m so sorry” to access his new ending.

2024-10-11 10:08