Resident Evil Requiem: Elpis Choices – Should You Destroy or Release for Different Endings?

In keeping with the tradition of the series, Resident Evil Requiem presents players with multiple endings that hinge on critical choices made throughout the game. This time, your decision on how to respond to a pivotal question about Elpis, the final creation of Umbrella’s founder Oswell Spencer, will dictate the fate of the main characters.

This guide will detail the steps required to unlock both endings, along with recommendations for which one to pursue for the most satisfying resolution.

Destroying Elpis: The Bad Ending

A vintage computer screen in Resident Evil Requiem displays the text 'What does the creator desire?' with options below reading 'Destroy Elpis' — This choice will determine your ending.

Opting to destroy Elpis, in line with Leon’s wishes, results in the bad ending. In this scenario, Zeno eliminates Leon before succumbing to chaos himself.

If this is your initial choice, you’ll have the opportunity to rewind to the moment Grace is required to input the password, allowing you to explore the alternate ending without replaying the latter parts of the campaign.

Releasing Elpis: The Good Ending

A character confronting a large, grotesque creature in a dark setting from the game Resident Evil Requiem. — Choosing to release Elpis leads to a more favorable outcome.

By choosing to release Elpis, you initiate a sequence of events that will lead to the good ending of Resident Evil Requiem. This decision ensures a more fitting conclusion to the narrative.

Unlockable Rewards

A computer screen in Resident Evil Requiem displaying a 'Completion Reward' notification listing added items: Jacket (Leon), Jacket (Grace), and more — Rewards unlocked upon completing the game for the first time.

Regardless of which ending you select, completing the game for the first time will grant you several exciting rewards, including:

Insanity Mode, the ultimate challenge for seasoned players of Resident Evil Requiem.
A jacket toggle option for both Grace and Leon’s primary outfits.
The Tactical Light for the Alligator Snapper.
Additional bonus content, encompassing new weapons, concept art, models, and the option to acquire special costumes through the Bonuses menu.
A comprehensive list of every Challenge available in the game.

This concludes your guide to navigating the endings of Resident Evil Requiem.

Note: This guide is based on a complete playthrough of the Steam 1.0 version at Standard (Classic) difficulty, with screenshots taken from the same version.

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