Ending a video game is always challenging, whether you need to tie up multiple loose ends or pay off hours of the player’s time. While many games succeed spectacularly, they also include secret endings that aren’t that easy to access (at least, if you don’t know how to do so). Nevertheless, there’s plenty to like, from alternate timelines and callbacks to potential sequel teases.
Let’s look at ten secret endings from recent games, which you may have missed. Spoilers abound for recent titles, so turn
V’s End – Cyberpunk 2077
To say that V draws the short end of the stick in Cyberpunk 2077 is an understatement. After a job to steal a Relic from Arasaka goes wrong, V awakens from death with his friend Jackie dead and Johnny Silverhand in his brain. Learning more about Soulkiller and the time limit on his own life, V must decide to either assault Arasaka with their allies and use it to either remove Silverhand or hand over control. They can also upload their consciousness into Mikoshi with Arasaka’s help.
V can also choose to go it alone, walking right through the lobby with no backup and mowing down Arasaka (and Adam Smasher). However, another, more depressing ending allows V to end their life, choosing the safest option to ensure no one is sacrificed on their behalf.
