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The survivors can all potentially die in the Until Dawn Remake. Killing everyone is even required for one of the PlayStation 5 Trophies - "This is THE End." How they meet their demise can affect further story and plot elements. It can change who the next protagonist is, alter scenes, or completely by sections. Additionally, the remaining characters may be traumatized by the loss of a loved one, relish that a rival perished, or try to console others. This makes seeing various deaths in different parts of the game worthwhile.
The remake does have improved graphics, which makes the death scenes even more graphic and visceral than the PlayStation 4 version of Until Dawn. The original actors, like Hayden Panettiere and Rami Malek, returned using the same motion capture and audio recordings. If you don’t want to see your favorite star bite the dust, it may be a good idea to pick a less brutal death. Still, if your goal is to kill everyone, then some options may be inaccessible.
Early Demises - Ways To Kill Jessica and Matt
Their Fates Can Be Sealed Quickly
Both Jessica and Matt might be doomed early on in Until Dawn. For Jessica, her survival is mostly based on the actions of others. In Matt’s case, making one bad choice can cascade into a guaranteed death.
How To Get Jessica Killed
Jessica makes a series of bad choices during the first few chapters. Compared to everyone else, she is the least intelligent person in Until Dawn. Jessica is even unplayable unless Matt has already screwed up worse.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Abducted and Ripped Jaw |
Four |
As Mike, fail all the QTEs when trying to chase after Jessica and the unknown figure. |
Matt Leaves Jessica to Die |
Six |
As Matt, let the herd of elk roam by. If you provoke them, all QTEs to climb back up the mountain. Later, when Emily falls down the tower, do not save her. |
Nine |
As Matt, make the decision to run ahead of the injured Jessica, or abandon her entirely. The Wendigo will find and kill her. |
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Wendigo Catches Matt and Jessica Together |
Nine |
As Matt, fail any QTE or let a decision timer expire. |
Choked by Wendigo |
Six |
As Matt, provoke the elk so that they push you off the cliff. Then, fail the QTEs to get back up. Or, when Emily falls down, she attempts to save her twice but doesn’t use the flare gun. |
Nine |
As Jessica, select any option to run instead of hide. Due to her injuries, the Wendigo will always catch up. |
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Stabbed by Wendigo |
Nine |
As Jessica, fail any standstill prompt or let a decision timer expire. |
How To Get Matt Killed
Matt’s deaths can be a bit comical. His encounter with the wild elk herd feels out of place in a horror narrative like Until Dawn. In most cases, you must make several errors to kill him.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
---|---|---|
Pushed Off The Mountain |
Six |
As Matt, provoke the elk so that they push you off the cliff. Then, fail the QTEs to get back up. |
Hooked by Wendigo |
Five |
As Matt, agree with Emily to head to the Radio Tower. |
Six |
As Emily, keep the flare gun for yourself or give it to Matt. Since he agreed to go to the tower, he will automatically shoot it. Then, as Matt, he will actively save Emily twice when she falls. |
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Wendigo Catches Matt and Jessica Together |
Four |
As Mike, all of the QTEs when trying to chase after Jessica and the unknown figure. |
Nine |
As Matt, fail any QTE or let a decision timer expire. |
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Bashed In Face |
Nine |
Kill Jessica by failing all of Mike’s chase QTEs or abandon her as Matt. Then, fail any QTEs or let a decision timer expire. |
Many Ways To Die - Ways To Kill Chris, Ashley, and Emily
Risks At Every Turn
These three survivors have the most ways of dying in Until Dawn. It will be interesting to see which scenes make it into the film adaptation. It is doubtful that all three of them will live, but it is still possible.
How To Get Chris Killed
Chris’s survival is not only up to him but also very dependent on Ashley. YouTuber GoGa No Commentary had to choose between which of the two to gun down. They chose Chris, who actually gave him another chance to live.
Your last chance to eliminate Chris is during the ninth chapter. Chris will automatically escape if he is still around for the final encounter. If you make several errors, such as Sam, it is possible to make Chris the sole survivor.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Ambushed by Wendigo |
Eight |
When out hunting Wendigo with the Stranger, fail any of the shooting segment QTEs. |
Ashley Strands Chris |
Six |
When Chris and Ashley are captured by the Psycho, choose to shoot Ashely. |
Eight |
When out with the Stranger, all shooting segment QTEs. Ashley will still hold a grudge and allow Chris to die. |
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Wendigo “Jessica” Trap |
Nine |
As Ashley, do not attempt to meet up with Chris. Then, as Chris, follow the voice of Jessica and open the latch. Note: If Ashley is dead, Chris will automatically investigate and die. |
How To Get Ashley Killed
Many of Ashley’s possible deaths are linked to Emily. The better Emily performs in her sections, the more she byes a later scuffle. Doing so might put Matt in more danger, which may be your intended goal.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
---|---|---|
Wendigo “Jessica” Trap |
Nine |
As Ashley, do not attempt to meet up with Chris. Then, follow Jessica's voice and open the latch. |
Caught in Lodge Explosion |
Ten |
As Sam, rush to the light switch before Ashley can escape. |
Gouged Eyes |
Six |
As Emily, give the flare gun to Matt or shoot it now. |
Eight |
As Emily, make sure to take some damage when escaping the Wendigo. As Ashley, point out Emily’s bite mark. But, as Mike, refuse to shoot Emily. |
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Ten |
Ashley has called Emily out, so Emily will quickly barge out of the lodge. As Sam, ignore assisting Ashley with the Wendigo. |
How To Get Emily Killed
Emily has some of the most brutal deaths in Until Dawn. But with how chaotic the game can get, you might not even spot them even after playing multiple times. To achieve certain deaths, you need to be methodical.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
---|---|---|
Crushed in Eyes |
Eight |
When being chased by the Wendigo, fail too many QTEs or don’t start the elevator. |
Fall in Rock Grinder |
Eight |
Take the right-side route. Stay on the conveyor belt and fail the two QTEs. |
Shot by Mike |
Six |
As Emily, give the flare gun to Matt. |
Eight |
During the Wendigo chase, take damage and get bitten. Then as Mike, shoot a “possibly infected” Emily. |
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Caught in Lodge Explosion |
Ten |
As Sam, rush to the light switch before Emily can escape. |
Gouged Eyes |
Five |
As Matt, disagree with Emily about heading to the Radio Tower. |
Six |
As Emily, keep the flare gun for yourself. |
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Eight |
During the Wendigo chase, take the left path and all QTEs. Then, shoot the Wendigo with the flare to avoid being bitten. |
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Ten |
Because there was no bite confrontation, Emily will allow Ashley to leave first. As Sam, simply ignore helping Emily. |
Last Minute Deaths - Ways To Kill Mike, Sam, and Josh
They Will Often Live
Mike and Sam are key players in the story of Until Dawn and have very few ways of dying. For most of the game, things that should have killed them only leave them injured or scared. It may seem like they are unkillable.

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Additionally, Josh dies by default. You don’t need to do anything special to ensure his demise. However, if you collect all of the secret items - namely the Scrawled Journal - he will snap out of it and wind up living.
How To Get Mike Killed
The death of Mike comes only in the final chapter of Until Dawn. You will be playing as Sam for the majority of the section. If you don’t mind her surviving, it is possible to kill Mike, Ashley, and Emily in the single action of detonating the lodge.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
---|---|---|
Burned by Sam |
Ten |
As Sam, rush to the light switch early and let all other survivors die. |
Self-Immolation |
Ten |
As Sam, fail the first stand still prompt so that Mike is injured but not dead. Then, get her killed by being noticed by the Wendigo. Mike will then blow up the lodge with his lighter. |
How To Get Sam Killed
Sam has only one way to die in Until Dawn. If you time things right, it is possible to kill Sam but allow Mike to live - the first standstill event, then fail the second. But, for the remake, allowing her to live can reveal a new ending.
Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
---|---|---|
Stabbed by Wendigo |
Ten |
Fail the second stand still prompt to help Mike. Note: if Mike has already left the lodge, there is no longer a way to kill Sam. |
Source: GoGa No Commentary/YouTube
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Ballistic Moon
- Publisher(s)
- PlayStation PC LLC
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5