Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Unraveling the Myriad Endings
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey boasts a branching narrative that allows players to shape the fate of Alexios or Kassandra and their family. There are effectively nine different endings in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. These endings stem from the choices you make throughout the game’s nine chapters and the epilogue. However, the perceived impact and emotional weight of these endings vary greatly, and focus primarily around the survival of your family members. Deciding which ending is the “true” or “best” one is largely subjective and depends on your personal preferences.
Understanding the Endings of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
The complexity of Odyssey’s ending system lies in the interwoven nature of your choices. The survival of each family member – Myrinne, Nikolaos, Deimos, and Stentor – is influenced by specific decisions made during key moments in the story. These decisions don’t always have immediate, obvious consequences, making the path to a desired ending somewhat opaque.
The most sought-after ending, often referred to as the “Family Ending”, sees all four family members alive and reconciled with Alexios/Kassandra. This requires careful navigation of dialogue options and quest outcomes throughout the main storyline. However, achieving this ending necessitates specific choices made throughout the entire game, from sparing Nikolaos early on to convincing Deimos to reject the Cult of Kosmos.
On the other end of the spectrum lie the various “bad” endings, which usually involve the death of one or more family members. These outcomes often result from aggressive or confrontational dialogue choices, failing to intervene in certain situations, or outright killing characters.
The canon ending, however, presents its own nuanced perspective. While it focuses on Kassandra reconciling with Myrinne, Stentor, and Nikolaos, it depicts Deimos as dead and Aspasia still alive. This presents a stark contrast to the “Family Ending”, showcasing the game’s willingness to deliver a less-than-perfect resolution.
Achieving the “Family” Ending
The “Family Ending” requires specific decisions:
- Do not kill Nikolaos in The Wolf of Sparta.
- Promise Myrrine Deimos can be saved in Chapter 6.
- Convince Nikolaos to intervene with Stentor in The Last Fight of Aristalos.
- In the prison scene, choose the options that emphasize Deimos is being manipulated.
- During the final confrontation with Deimos, tell them you want to bring them home.
These choices must be made with the intention of reconciliation, demonstrating empathy and a desire to heal the fractured family. Failing to make these choices will significantly impact the ending you receive.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey FAQs
1. What is the true ending in AC Odyssey?
There isn’t one explicitly “true” ending. The ending where all family members (Myrinne, Nikolaos, Deimos, Stentor, and yourself) are alive and reconciled is widely considered the happiest or most positive ending, but the “canon” ending, as seen in supplemental materials, differs.
2. How do you get the perfect ending in AC Odyssey?
The “perfect” ending, where all family members survive, requires specific choices. Refrain from killing Nikolaos, promise Myrrine you can save Deimos, convince Nikolaos to intervene with Stentor, and consistently try to reason with Deimos, emphasizing their manipulation by the Cult.
3. Which Odyssey ending is canon?
The canon ending, as portrayed in the official novel and other media, depicts Kassandra reconciled with Myrinne, Stentor, and Nikolaos, Deimos dead, and Aspasia still alive.
4. What happens if I say I killed Nikolaos?
Killing Nikolaos will prevent any chance of reconciliation with him later in the game, significantly affecting your ability to achieve the “Family Ending”.
5. Who is the real father of Alexios/Kassandra?
Alexios and Kassandra are the biological children of Pythagoras, the renowned Greek philosopher previously mentioned in the Assassin’s Creed universe.
6. Is Stentor a cultist?
Whether Stentor is directly a cultist is debatable. However, killing Stentor grants a clue to the Sage of the Peloponnesian League, suggesting he was potentially aware of the Cult and possibly being groomed for membership.
7. Why is Alexios not canon?
While you can choose to play as Alexios, Kassandra is considered the canon protagonist. This is because she was selected as the main character in the official novelization of the game’s story.
8. Is Kassandra or Alexios better?
This is subjective, but many find Kassandra’s voice acting and character portrayal more engaging than Alexios’. Some feel Alexios’ performance lacks nuance, making him seem less compelling.
9. Can you still play AC Odyssey after ending?
Yes! After completing the main story, you unlock New Game+, allowing you to restart the game with your existing experience, weapons, and abilities.
10. Can we save Phoibe?
Unfortunately, Phoibe’s death is unavoidable. It serves as a catalyst for Alexios/Kassandra’s motivation to hunt down the Cult of Kosmos.
11. Who is the cultist king?
Pausanias is revealed to be the cultist among the kings.
12. Can you save your sibling in AC Odyssey?
Yes, it is possible to save Deimos (your sibling) from the Cult of Kosmos through consistent patience and wise dialogue choices.
13. How do you upgrade the Spear of Leonidas?
The Spear of Leonidas is upgraded by collecting artifact fragments, obtained by eliminating Cultists. Return to the Ancient Forge on Andros to upgrade the spear after collecting enough fragments.
14. Is Alexios a cultist?
If you choose to play as Kassandra, Alexios becomes Deimos, a high-ranking member of the Cult of Kosmos. Canonically, Alexios is the “Deimos” character.
15. Is Alexios/Kassandra part God?
Neither Alexios nor Kassandra are gods. They are descendants of a bloodline with Isu ancestry. The Isu were a precursor race whose advanced technology and abilities led humans to perceive them as gods. Learning through games is becoming increasingly prevalent in the modern age. Find out more on the educational benefits of games at the Games Learning Society website.