Far Cry 5 Endings Guide: How to Unlock All Possible Endings
Far Cry 5 offers multiple endings, each shaped by the choices you make at pivotal moments in the game. Whether you want to experience the game’s hidden early conclusion or the intense finale, this guide covers all the endings and how to unlock them.
Warning: Heavy spoilers ahead.
Secret Ending: Leave the Church Without Arresting Joseph Seed (Early Ending)
- When: During the opening mission, The Warrant
- How to Trigger: When prompted to cuff Joseph Seed, simply do nothing. After a short time, Sheriff Whitehorse will tell your team to leave.
- Outcome: The law enforcement team departs without making an arrest, and the game ends with the credits rolling.
Analysis:
This is a unique nod to Far Cry 4, which had a similar early-ending mechanic. It suggests that a peaceful resolution was possible all along—if only the player had the patience to walk away.
“Walk Away” Ending (Final Mission Alternative Ending)
- When: Final mission, Where It All Began
- How to Trigger: When Joseph offers you a choice to “Resist” or “Walk Away,” choose Walk Away.
- Outcome: You and the remaining deputies leave Joseph’s compound. As you drive away, “Only You” (a song used earlier in the game for mind control) plays on the radio. The screen fades to black, implying the protagonist may have been conditioned to turn on their allies.
Analysis:
This ending is chillingly ambiguous, hinting at the lasting effects of the brainwashing the player endured during the game. It leaves many questions unanswered, making it a thought-provoking alternative conclusion.
“Resist” Ending (The True Ending)
- When: Final mission, Where It All Began
- How to Trigger: Choose Resist when given the choice.
- Outcome:
- This starts a boss fight against Joseph Seed.
- Upon defeating him, a sudden nuclear explosion occurs in the distance.
- The team attempts to flee in a vehicle but crashes.
- The player awakens inside a bunker, trapped with Joseph Seed. He declares that his prophecy of the end times was correct and that the player is now his “family.”
Analysis:
This shocking conclusion raises major questions about whether Joseph was truly a prophet or if the game’s world was already on the brink of nuclear war. Unlike the other endings, this one confirms Far Cry 5‘s connection to Far Cry: New Dawn, a sequel set in a post-apocalyptic version of Hope County.
Which Ending is Canon?
Although all endings are valid, the Resist ending is canon, as it directly leads into Far Cry: New Dawn. The nuclear explosion reshapes Hope County, setting the stage for the events of the sequel.
Far Cry 5‘s multiple endings add depth to its story, providing players with different perspectives on the game’s themes of control, resistance, and fate. Whether you choose to walk away or fight to the bitter end, each choice leads to a unique experience.
Once you’ve experienced Far Cry 5‘s multiple endings, there’s still plenty to do in Hope County. Whether you’re looking for post-game activities, secret unlockables, or stylish new outfits, we’ve got you covered. Check out our things to do after beating Far Cry 5 guide for fun challenges and hidden content to explore. If you’re after new gear, learn how to unlock the Omega Outfit and how to unlock the Militia Outfit to customize your character with exclusive looks.
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