What do you need to do to get the true ending in Persona 5?

To get the true ending in Persona 5, you need to fulfill specific requirements before the ‘vanilla’ endgame, including reaching Confidant rank 9 with Takuto Maruki (Councillor), rank 8 with Goro Akechi (Justice), and rank 5 with Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith), while also making specific choices during key events in the game. By completing these requirements and making the right choices, you can unlock the true ending and experience the full story of Persona 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What are the requirements for the true ending in Persona 5 Royal? Reach Confidant rank 9 with Takuto Maruki (Councillor) by November, rank 8 with Goro Akechi (Justice) by November, and rank 5 with Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith) by December.

2. How do you trigger the true ending in Persona 5? Unlocking the true ending is pretty straightforward once you’ve reached the Third Semester, you must reject both offers on January 9 and February 2, secure a route to the final Palace’s treasure, and beat the boss.

3. Do you need Kasumi for the true ending? Yes, you need to reach Confidant rank 5 with Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith) before December to unlock the true ending.

Story and Characters

4. What happens if you accept Igor’s deal? If you accept Igor’s deal, he’ll “return the world to its prior state with its rampant distorted masses, where people will abandon the ability to think for themselves”, in exchange for allowing “the Phantom Thieves to be praised and gain fame”.

5. Should I refuse or accept Igor in Persona 5? Answering with “I refuse” will get you the true ending, and it is the recommended choice to guarantee the true ending.

6. What is the bad ending in p5r? Failing to complete the Final Palace leads to a bad ending, which occurs when the player rejects the deal on January 9 and chooses to take on the third semester palace, but fails to complete it by the February 2 deadline.

7. Which Persona 5 ending is canon? The true ending, where the Phantom Thieves free the world from the clutches of Yaldabaoth, is considered the canonical ending of Persona 5.

Romances and Relationships

8. Can you make Kasumi your girlfriend? Yes, you can make Kasumi your girlfriend by telling her you love her during her Rank Nine scene.

9. Who is Joker’s canon love interest p5r? While Joker can romance multiple girls, Ann Takamaki is often considered the canon love interest due to her association with the Lovers Arcana.

10. What happens if you romance all Persona 5 girls? If you are dating multiple girls, there will be a bonus scene on February 15, where your ladies catch you cheating on them, and they will beat you up.

Game Mechanics and Progression

11. What happens if you fail a palace in Persona 5? Not completing a Palace means the owner of it is still up and doing evil things, which will put the Phantom Thieves on edge and affect your relationships with them.

12. Should I turn myself in Persona 5 Royal? Turning yourself in is a crucial step in the story, as it allows Shido to pay for his crimes, but it’s not directly related to the true ending requirements.

13. Do I need to max Akechi for the true ending? No, you don’t need to max Akechi for the true ending, but reaching rank 8 with him before November is necessary.

14. Can you kiss in p5r? Yes, you can kiss your romantic interests in Persona 5 Royal, and even sleep with them, although the game doesn’t explicitly show these scenes.

15. Who is the final boss in Persona 5? Yaldabaoth is the final boss in Persona 5 Royal, and defeating him is required to unlock the true ending.