Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Detroit: Become Human.
There are many, many available endings in Detroit: Become Human. Perhaps the best one sees everyone with a happy ending. It is necessary to maintain relationships, groom the public image of the Androids, and get very good at Quick Time Events to pull it off. But a perfectly happy ending is possible in this game.
Characters can die shortly after they are first introduced, thus drastically shortening play time, or they can be kept alive throughout the entirety of the game. Though the player only plays as three different characters throughout the majority of the story, there are actually 10 (yes, 10) characters required to be alive in order to get the best possible ending for the game. The task may seem insurmountable, but it’s not impossible to keep all of them alive through the end. Once achieved, the player will receive the “Survivors” trophy. This guide will help players walk through this achievement.
Markus
Starting off with Markus - his actions help to determine the fate of literally everyone else in the game. Markus is the leader of the Android revolution. His love interest is pro-war, but try to play peacefully. Avoid violence whenever possible and choose to send several peaceful messages to the public. Eventually, humans will see that Androids are behaving non-violently despite the government’s violent actions and will win their favor.
During Markus’ first encounter with the police following the Android March, be sure to flee, rather than fight or stand his ground. If Markus should choose to fight, he will risk starting a violent revolution, rather than a peaceful one. If he stands his ground, Markus will be executed by the police.
When the revolution hits full-swing, continue to be neutral. Markus and the Androids will set up a blockade, so send as many friendly messages to the media as possible. When offered a deal to betray the Androids and end the war, refuse. The military will attack. Complete QTE’s to keep Markus and his friends alive, but continue not to fight. Choosing to sing in the face of the Androids’ potential demise will win the favor of the public and end the war. And be sure to keep Connor from being hacked by Amanda so as to prevent him from executing Markus during his final speech.
North
Keeping North alive is very simple. When she is injured during the raid on Jericho, choose to save her. When Agent Perkins’ offers a truce to Markus in the final stages of the revolution, refuse. She will not be in any serious danger throughout the rest of the game. Becoming lovers with North is possible whether or not the player chooses to go against her wishes to hold a violent revolution. She will respect many of Markus’ choices when executed successfully anyway.
Josh And Simon
Josh is the easiest character to keep alive. When Markus finds him during the assault on Jericho in the Crossroads chapter, players should choose to intervene when the soldiers threaten him. It’s really that simple.
Simon is a little more difficult, however. When attempting to hack the broadcast tower, be sure not to attack the two guards outside the broadcasting room. North may attack them instead, or Markus could incapacitate them. Either choice could lead to Simon being injured, but he will survive this. Once the Androids make their escape to the building’s rooftop, Markus will have to leave Simon behind. Make sure that he has a weapon, though, and chooses not to end his life. When the gamer plays as Connor, they should choose not to investigate the roof. Instead, head to the kitchen to interrogate the station Androids. Simon will eventually make his way back to Jericho.
Connor
Connor is as close to immortal as a character can get in this game. He can actually die multiple times and come back with his memory uploaded into another, identical machine. It is possible to earn a trophy for allowing Connor to die at every opportunity before he becomes a Deviant. However, keeping Connor friendly with Hank is easier if he retains his memory. It’s not impossible to become friends with Hank after each Connor dies, but be sure to tread carefully. Be sure to keep from being too aggressive with Hank and search for clues to Hank’s personality at every opportunity and choose to spare Chloe’s when faced with this decision. If Connor has done his homework, then when faced with a rival Connor in the Battle For Detroit, he will be able to talk about Hank’s son and dog to get Hank to spare his life.
Hank
Keeping Hank alive is… tricky. There will be a couple QTE’s in which Connor can choose to save him over the course of their investigation. The gamer will want to make sure to complete these to keep him alive and strengthen the bond between partners. Connor will also need to save Hank from his attempt to take his own life when he visits his home before investigating the Eden Club.
It is possible for Connor to turn against Hank, but there are many ways to prevent this, regardless of Connor’s alignment. Should Connor choose to become a Deviant, he can decide to sacrifice Hank when rallying more troops at CyberLife. So, avoid sacrificing him to keep him alive. As long as Connor and Hank remain friends, Connor will do all he can to protect Hank during any battles that ensue. This will prevent Hank from again attempting to take his own life.
It is also possible for Connor to remain a machine and still ensure Hank’s survival. When Markus leads his peaceful revolution, Connor will attempt to snipe him. Hank will show up to put a stop to it, prompting a fight. Choose not to fight back. Connor will die, but he will just come back as a new version of himself. Still, it is easier all around to make sure that Connor and Hank remain friends no matter what.
Kara And Alice
There are many ways for Kara and Alice to die throughout the course of this game. First thing’s first, make sure to protect Alice from Todd in Stormy Night. They can hide or fight, but whatever happens, keep them safe. If the player isn’t great with QTE’s, hiding will be the best bet. Once Kara and Connor’s stories intersect, if the player still isn’t well-versed in QTE’s, they’re going to have get good in a hurry. Because if Kara can’t stay stealthy throughout On The Run, she will be detected by the police. Fail the QTE’s while crossing the highway and Kara and Alice will be hit by a car. They will not survive the crash.
While escaping Zlatko’s home, players will again either need to remain stealthy or complete QTE’s to fight to freedom. Free the scarred Androids and the bear and team up with Luther to stay safe. During the assault on Jericho, choose to play dead and do not move under any circumstances. As long as any other QTE’s are completed prior to playing dead, Kara and Alice will be fine. If Kara is captured in the Battle For Detroit, it is possible to escape the recycling center, or for Markus to arrive in time if he is leading a violent revolution. It’s simplest for Markus to lead a peaceful revolution and for Kara and Alice to make it through the border. If Markus is peaceful, the guards will simply let Kara pass without any sacrifices required. Should Kara and Alice escape the recycling center, Jerry may not survive. Avoiding it altogether is the safest route.
Luther And Jerry
If Kara and Alice end up in the recycling center, Jerry’s life is in much more danger. Avoid having them be caught if possible. Kara and Alice will discover Jerry being taken as a hostage in the Battle for Detroit. Choose to save him. When crossing the border, choose not to sacrifice Jerry.
There are more opportunities for Luther to die, so be careful. Allow him to team up with Kara after leaving Zlatko’s. When they reach Rose’s house and the police come knocking, make sure to tell Luther to hide upstairs or he may fall victim to the officer. During the assault on Jericho in Crossroads, choose to save him. He will become separated from Kara and Alice, but players will find him later with the hostage Jerry and then they can choose to save him. Do not sacrifice him at the border. It is possible to escape the recycling center with Luther in tow, but it will be hard to save Jerry, so try to avoid ending up there.
And that’s that. Successfully keep ten characters alive; get Kara, Alice, Luther, and Jerry through the border; and make Markus and North fall in love as they guarantee the Androids’ survival with a peaceful revolution. And Connor and Hank will become best friends… hopefully. That’s a lot to maintain but it is doable and very much necessary to get Detroit: Become Human’s best ending.
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