Embark on a journey through The Outer Worlds 2 and unlock its diverse endings. Your choices will shape the fate of the Arcadia system, from the sacrifice of allies to the survival of humanity. Here's a comprehensive guide to every ending, with tips on how to achieve them.
The Final Confrontation: 'Sins of the Past on the Precipice of the Future'
The game's finale mission takes place on the reconstructed Horizon Point Station, where your adventure began. The Arcadia system is in turmoil, and it's your duty to save humanity's colonies. The endings revolve around the question: Who will make the ultimate sacrifice to end the rift threat?
- The Commander/Player Character: You can choose to sacrifice yourself.
- A Companion: A fellow traveler will step forward.
- Augustine de Vries: If spared earlier, she'll offer her sacrifice.
- Consul Emory Thoreau: The final boss, if you can convince him.
- Everyone: A drastic measure to save the colony.
Tips for Endings:
- Backup Save: Keep a save before entering the Consul's chamber on the Providence for multiple endings.
- No New Game Plus: The campaign ends after the credits roll.
Meeting Consul Emory Thoreau:
- Convincing Sacrifice: Persuade Thoreau to sacrifice himself with maxed-out Speech (level 20) and crucial information.
- Violent Option: Attack the Consul if all else fails.
Defeating the Consul:
- Battle Strategies: Thoreau is guarded by Protectorate goons and rift reinforcements.
- Hidden Passage: Hacking (level 20) reveals a hidden passage to disable a turret.
- Faction Aid: Peace negotiations with factions can bring in allies like Auntie Cleo or de Vries.
Ending 1: Sacrifice Everyone/All of Humanity
- Dialogue Choice: 'You're not going anywhere... I'll take you all with me' or 'Humanity is too stupid to live'.
- Consequence: Rift destabilization spreads, leading to the galaxy's end.
Ending 2: Sacrifice de Vries
- Process: Investigate her ship, confront the Consul, and accept her sacrifice.
Ending 3: Sacrifice Yourself
- Option: 'I won't ask anyone to die for me; I'll fly the ship'.
Ending 4: Sacrifice a Companion
- Speech Checks: Level 18-20 Speech required; force sacrifice if needed.
Ending 5: Sacrifice the Consul
- Best Ending: Convince Thoreau to sacrifice himself via Speech 20 and crucial information.
Outcomes and Consequences:
- Locations: Arcadia's fate varies based on your actions.
- Companion Fates: Personal quests and interactions shape their destinies.
- Factions: Auntie's Choice and Order of the Ascendant's fates differ based on your choices.
Remember, every decision has consequences. Replay the game to explore different endings and uncover the full depth of The Outer Worlds 2's narrative.
