Is There an Ending Where Kara and Alice Live in Detroit: Become Human?
Yes, absolutely! There are multiple endings in Detroit: Become Human where Kara and Alice can both survive, and even thrive. The game, known for its branching narratives and complex choices, offers a range of outcomes for its characters. Kara and Alice’s fate, in particular, is heavily influenced by the player’s decisions, making their survival a rewarding and achievable goal. Achieving a positive ending for them is one of the game’s most sought-after objectives, and with the right choices, a happy ending is indeed possible. Let’s delve deeper into how to ensure their survival and what factors influence their journey.
The Path to Survival: Key Decisions
Kara and Alice’s survival hinges on several crucial moments and choices made throughout the game. One of the most important is the River crossing scene. Here, players are faced with the challenge of navigating the border and ensuring that all of their companions survive. The key is to avoid using the boat, which inevitably leads to the death of Luther.
The River Crossing and Its Variations
- Diving into the Water: One of the safest options for Kara and Alice is to plunge into the river when the Coast Guard attacks. This action allows them to avoid injuries and, if you react quickly enough, they can reach the shore unharmed. This path also gives Luther a few final words, should you choose to sacrifice him later in the game.
- Hiding Behind Luther: Similar to diving, this option protects both Kara and Alice from harm during the Coast Guard attack. Quickly moving after hiding is crucial to reach the shore safely.
- The Boat: This path always leads to Luther’s death. This route is best avoided if you want to keep all the characters together.
Beyond the River: The Border Crossing
Successfully navigating the river isn’t the end of their journey. The border crossing is another critical point. Here, several strategies can lead to Kara and Alice’s survival and freedom:
- Peaceful Protest: If you play Markus as a pacifist and lead a successful, non-violent protest, the border officer will often be compassionate. When you reach the kiosk, pleading your case and pointing out the peaceful nature of the android movement may result in the officer letting Kara, Alice, and Luther pass safely into Canada. This is arguably the most optimal and satisfying ending.
- Sacrifice: If the protest was violent, you might have to resort to other methods, such as sacrificing another character, like Jerry, to cross the border. While this allows Kara and Alice to survive, it comes at a cost.
- No Sacrifice & Peaceful Protest: If you chose “No Sacrifice” and the android protest has been peaceful, the officer may be compassionate and allow the trio into Canada despite them being androids. If the protest is violent however, the officer will alert soldiers to the trio being androids.
Avoiding Early Deaths
Keeping Kara alive throughout the earlier parts of the game is just as important. Here are a few crucial moments:
- Todd’s Fight: Successfully completing the Quick Time Events (QTEs) during the fight with Todd at the start of the game is crucial. Failing here can lead to Kara’s death, which means the game ends early for her storyline.
- Zlatko’s Mansion: Ensure Kara escapes Zlatko’s mansion. If Kara fails to recover her memory of Alice, the game ends. If you’re captured, Zlatko will also kill you, leading to a permanent game over for Kara’s story.
- Protecting Alice: It’s essential to be attentive to Alice’s stress levels and to reassure and comfort her. Ignoring her needs can lead to her death.
Understanding The Nuances
It’s essential to understand that Detroit: Become Human is a game of choices and consequences. Each decision, no matter how small, has the potential to alter the course of the game and the fate of the characters. The game’s flowchart, which tracks your decisions and reveals branching paths, demonstrates the complex nature of the narrative. While there is no single “true” ending, some outcomes are clearly better for certain characters. The optimal ending for Kara and Alice is undoubtedly the one where they find freedom and peace in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I get the happiest ending for Kara, Alice, and Luther?
The happiest ending for Kara, Alice, and Luther is achieved by leading a peaceful protest as Markus, then choosing to dive into the river or hide behind Luther during the river crossing. Finally, when approaching the border officer at the kiosk, choose the “No Sacrifice” option.
2. Can Kara and Alice survive without Luther?
Yes, Kara and Alice can survive without Luther, but he is a valuable ally and protector. His death will lead to emotional outcomes but does not always lead to the death of Kara and Alice.
3. What happens if Kara doesn’t remember Alice?
If Kara fails to regain her memory of Alice after Zlatko erases it, she will fail the game. You will not be able to continue her story.
4. What is the hardest ending for Kara and Alice?
The “hardest” endings for Kara and Alice often involve their deaths, usually during the river crossing, Zlatko’s mansion or by being captured by Connor, or if you ignore Alice’s panic level. The scenarios where you fail several QTE’s and are killed in Todd’s house is also among the worst endings.
5. How many possible endings are there in Detroit: Become Human?
There are 85 endings presented in the game’s flowchart, although there is overlap, making the actual number of distinct endings likely closer to 40.
6. What is the most realistic ending for Kara and Alice?
The “most realistic” ending depends on your perspective. For some, it might be the one where all characters survive, showcasing a more hopeful conclusion. However, realistic also implies that not every situation leads to a perfectly happy ending. The ending where they escape by diving into the water is arguably the most realistic, as it makes sense considering the circumstances they were put into.
7. What happens if Kara dies early in the game?
If Kara dies early in the game, like during the fight with Todd, her storyline ends and you will not be able to continue it. You continue playing as Connor and Markus but Kara’s journey is over.
8. Does Alice call Kara mom?
Yes, in most of their successful endings, Alice will express her love by saying “I love you, Kara” or “I love you, mom”, further cementing their bond.
9. What happens if you choose the boat during the river crossing?
If you choose the boat option during the river crossing, Luther always dies. While Kara and Alice may survive depending on other choices, this outcome is generally not preferred as it results in loss of life.
10. Can Kara and Alice be caught by Connor?
Yes, if Connor is hunting them down, he can catch them. However, if you hide them well enough during the investigation of the abandoned house and make the right choices, you can get them safely away, with Connor too late to catch them.
11. How do I get the secret ending in Detroit: Become Human?
The **secret ending** involves **Markus being shot to death** by the police and **Connor never finding Jericho**. In this case, the timer will run out, resulting in Connor's deactivation. It leads to a scene with Kamski.
12. Can Kara survive without Alice?
Kara cannot survive without Alice and continue her story. If you let Alice die, Kara is killed, too.
13. What is RA9?
RA9 is a concept within the game, not an in-game mechanic. RA9 refers to a belief among some androids that there will be a messiah that will set them free. It’s not directly linked to gameplay mechanics or survival.
14. Should I accept or refuse Perkins offer in Detroit: Become Human?
Refuse Perkins offer in the game. Accepting it leads to him betraying and killing all the androids, including Markus.
15. What happens if Kara chooses “No Sacrifice” at the border?
If Kara chooses “No Sacrifice” and Markus has led a peaceful protest, the border officer may allow them through to Canada. If the protest was violent, the guard will alert the soldiers that the trio are Androids.
In conclusion, the possibility of Kara and Alice surviving and finding freedom in Detroit: Become Human is not just a theoretical outcome, but a very real and achievable goal through careful and thoughtful choices. The journey is full of challenges, but a happy ending is well within your grasp.