{"id":335641,"date":"2025-12-20T06:41:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T06:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=335641"},"modified":"2025-12-20T06:41:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T06:41:59","slug":"does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Deathloop have a bad ending?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Does_Deathloop_have_a_bad_ending\" title=\"Does Deathloop have a bad ending?\">Does Deathloop have a bad ending?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Understanding_Deathloops_Endings\" title=\"Understanding Deathloop&#8217;s Endings\">Understanding Deathloop&#8217;s Endings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Deathloop_Endings_and_Story\" title=\"Deathloop Endings and Story\">Deathloop Endings and Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Deathloop_Gameplay_and_Mechanics\" title=\"Deathloop Gameplay and Mechanics\">Deathloop Gameplay and Mechanics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-deathloop-have-a-bad-ending\/#Deathloop_Characters_and_Storyline\" title=\"Deathloop Characters and Storyline\">Deathloop Characters and Storyline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Deathloop_have_a_bad_ending\"><\/span>Does Deathloop have a bad ending?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Deathloop<\/strong> has multiple endings, including a <strong>&#8220;bad&#8221; ending<\/strong>, which offers a more satisfying conclusion, and a player&#8217;s choice can lead to different outcomes, such as the <strong>Unbroken Loop<\/strong> or the <strong>Break The Loop<\/strong> ending. The game&#8217;s storyline is heavily influenced by the player&#8217;s decisions, making it a unique experience with <strong>multiple endings<\/strong>, including a <strong>good ending<\/strong>, <strong>bad ending<\/strong>, and <strong>secret ending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Deathloops_Endings\"><\/span>Understanding Deathloop&#8217;s Endings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deathloop is a game that features a time loop, where the player takes on the role of <strong>Colt<\/strong>, who is trying to break the loop by killing all the <strong>Visionaries<\/strong>. The game&#8217;s ending is determined by the player&#8217;s choices, and there are three main endings: one where <strong>Colt kills Julianna<\/strong>, one where <strong>Colt spares Julianna<\/strong>, and one where <strong>Colt kills both Julianna and himself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deathloop_Endings_and_Story\"><\/span>Deathloop Endings and Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What happens if you don&#8217;t shoot Juliana Deathloop?<\/strong>: If you don&#8217;t kill <strong>Julianna<\/strong> or yourself, you re-enter the loop together, and she interprets this moment as a <strong>truce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a secret ending in Deathloop?<\/strong>: Yes, there is a <strong>secret ending<\/strong>, where if <strong>Colt<\/strong> kills <strong>Julianna<\/strong> and not himself and simply sits in the chair and waits for the day to end, the entire loop resets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many endings does Deathloop have?<\/strong>: In <strong>Deathloop<\/strong>, there are three endings in total, tied to a simple choice at the end of the game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Deathloop have a good ending?<\/strong>: Yes, the <strong>&#8220;good&#8221; ending<\/strong> in <strong>Deathloop<\/strong> is the one tied to the trophy for completing the <strong>Ending It<\/strong> quest, essentially amounting to beating the game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the canon ending in Deathloop?<\/strong>: The <strong>canon ending<\/strong> in <strong>Deathloop<\/strong> is where <strong>Colt<\/strong> is no longer in the time loop and is now free to finish living out his life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deathloop_Gameplay_and_Mechanics\"><\/span>Deathloop Gameplay and Mechanics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Do you lose guns in Deathloop?<\/strong>: If you run out of <strong>reprises<\/strong> (lives), you will lose all your <strong>weapons<\/strong> and <strong>trinkets<\/strong> and go back to the start of the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will there be a Deathloop 2?<\/strong>: <strong>Arkane Studios<\/strong> has yet to confirm a sequel to <strong>Deathloop<\/strong>, but the developer is known for creating immersive game worlds with first-person action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you shoot Julianna at the end?<\/strong>: Yes, you can <strong>shoot Julianna<\/strong> at the end, which will lead to different outcomes, such as the <strong>Unbroken Loop<\/strong> or the <strong>Break The Loop<\/strong> ending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Colt insane Deathloop?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Colt<\/strong> is borderline <strong>insane<\/strong> and very talkative throughout his adventure on <strong>Blackreef<\/strong>, likely due to being repeatedly killed and brought back to life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Colt start killing Julianna?<\/strong>: <strong>Colt<\/strong> starts killing <strong>Julianna<\/strong> to give her a chance at a <strong>&#8220;real life&#8221;<\/strong>, as she is one of the few people who retain their memory from one loop to the next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deathloop_Characters_and_Storyline\"><\/span>Deathloop Characters and Storyline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><strong>Who is the villain in Deathloop?<\/strong>: <strong>Julianna Blake<\/strong> is the main <strong>antagonist<\/strong> in <strong>Deathloop<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Jules<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Julianna Colt&#8217;s daughter Deathloop?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Julianna<\/strong> is <strong>Colt Vahn&#8217;s<\/strong> daughter, born after her father&#8217;s involvement with <strong>Project Horizon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Cole want to break the loop?<\/strong>: <strong>Colt<\/strong> wants to break the loop to end the <strong>Loop Preservation Protocol<\/strong>, which ties the loop&#8217;s existence to the <strong>Visionaries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I break or protect the loop in Deathloop?<\/strong>: When you start <strong>Deathloop<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be given two options: <strong>break the loop<\/strong> (single-player) or <strong>protect the loop<\/strong> (multiplayer).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why do bodies disappear in Deathloop?<\/strong>: Bodies disappear in <strong>Deathloop<\/strong> to make it easier for the player to see <strong>dropped items<\/strong> and to avoid clutter, while still leaving a <strong>shadowy residium mark<\/strong> that other AI will notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Deathloop have a bad ending? 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