In the Until Dawn Remake, every survivor is at risk of dying. In fact, one of the Trophies for PlayStation 5, titled “This is THE End.” requires you to eliminate all characters. The way characters meet their end can significantly influence the narrative and gameplay. It can determine who takes on the role of the next protagonist, shift key scenes, or even skip over certain parts of the story altogether. The remaining characters may react to these losses with trauma, a sense of relief over a rival’s death, or attempts to comfort others, making the experience of witnessing different deaths through various playthroughs quite intriguing.
The remake enhances the graphics, making the death sequences more intense and impactful than in the original PlayStation 4 version of Until Dawn. Many of the original actors, including Hayden Panettiere and Rami Malek, returned to reprise their roles through motion capture and voice recordings. If you want to spare your favorite character from a gruesome fate, it’s wise to choose less extreme options for their demise. However, if your aim is to kill off all characters, some choices might be off the table.
Early Demises – How to Kill Jessica and Matt
Their Fates Can Be Sealed Quickly
Both Jessica and Matt are in danger early in Until Dawn. Jessica’s fate primarily hinges on the decisions made by others, while Matt can seal his fate with a single poor choice.
Ways to Get Jessica Killed
In the initial chapters, Jessica makes a number of poor decisions that can endanger her life. Among the characters, she stands out as the least sensible. In fact, she can only play a role if Matt hasn’t made worse mistakes beforehand.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Abducted and Ripped Jaw |
Four |
As Mike, fail all the Quick Time Events (QTEs) while pursuing Jessica and the mysterious figure. |
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Matt Leaves Jessica to Die |
Six |
As Matt, allow the elk to pass without intervening. If you choose to provoke them, succeed in climbing back up the mountain by completing all the QTEs. Later, when Emily falls from the tower, choose not to save her. |
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Nine |
As Matt, decide to run ahead of injured Jessica or leave her behind 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 allow a decision timer to run out. |
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Choked by Wendigo |
Six |
As Matt, provoke the elk so they push you over the edge of a cliff, then fail the QTEs to climb back up. Additionally, when Emily falls, she attempts to save her twice but does not use the flare gun. |
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Nine |
As Jessica, choose any option to run instead of hiding. The Wendigo will inevitably catch up to her due to her injuries. |
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Stabbed by Wendigo |
Nine |
As Jessica, fail any standstill prompt or allow a decision timer to run out. |
Ways to Get Matt Killed
Matt’s deaths can often come across as somewhat humorous. His encounter with the wild elk herd feels oddly placed in the overall horror tone of Until Dawn. Usually, multiple mistakes will need to be made to meet his end.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Pushed Off The Mountain |
Six |
As Matt, provoke the elk so they push you off the cliff. Fail the QTEs to get back up. |
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Hooked by Wendigo |
Five |
As Matt, agree with Emily to go to the Radio Tower. |
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Six |
As Emily, keep the flare gun for yourself or give it to Matt. If he agreed to the tower’s visit, he will automatically fire it. As Matt, he will also save Emily twice when she falls. |
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Wendigo Catches Matt and Jessica Together |
Four |
As Mike, pass all QTEs when chasing after Jessica and the unknown figure. |
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Nine |
As Matt, fail any QTE or let a decision timer expire. |
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Bashed In Face |
Nine |
Kill Jessica by missing all of Mike’s chase QTEs or by abandoning her as Matt. Then, fail any QTEs or allow a decision timer to run out. |
Multiple Ways to Die – How to Kill Chris, Ashley, and Emily
Risks at Every Turn
Among the survivors, Chris, Ashley, and Emily have the highest number of potential deaths in Until Dawn. It’s fascinating to think about which scenes will make it to the film adaptation, although it’s unlikely that all three characters will make it through alive.
Ways to Get Chris Killed
Chris’s survival hinges not just on his own choices but heavily on how Ashley fares. YouTuber GoGa No Commentary faced a decision on whether to shoot Chris or Ashley and went with Chris, which surprisingly offered him a new chance at life.
Your last opportunity to eliminate Chris comes in the ninth chapter. If he survives up to the final confrontation, he will automatically escape. However, making several mistakes, like with Sam, can leave Chris as the last one standing.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Ambushed by Wendigo |
Eight |
While hunting Wendigo with the Stranger, fail any shooting segment QTEs. |
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Ashley Strands Chris |
Six |
When captured by the Psycho, choose to shoot Ashley. |
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Eight |
While out with the Stranger, successfully complete all shooting QTEs. Ashley will still harbor resentment and allow Chris to perish. |
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Wendigo “Jessica” Trap |
Nine |
As Ashley, avoid trying to meet Chris. As Chris, follow Jessica’s voice and open the latch. Note: If Ashley is dead, Chris will automatically check and meet his demise. |
Ways to Get Ashley Killed
A significant number of Ashley’s potential deaths are linked to Emily. The better Emily performs in her segments, the less likely it becomes that Ashley will be involved in a subsequent altercation. This could result in Matt facing greater dangers, depending on your strategy.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Wendigo “Jessica” Trap |
Nine |
As Ashley, do not attempt to find Chris, then follow Jessica’s voice and open the latch. |
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Caught in Lodge Explosion |
Ten |
As Sam, hurry to the light switch before Ashley can escape. |
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Gouged Eyes |
Six |
As Emily, give the flare gun to Matt or discharge it now. |
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Eight |
As Emily, inflict some damage while escaping the Wendigo. As Ashley, point out Emily’s bite mark, but when it’s Mike’s turn, refuse to shoot Emily. |
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Ten |
If Ashley has called Emily out, Emily will quickly exit the lodge. As Sam, neglect to assist Ashley against the Wendigo. |
Ways to Get Emily Killed
Emily faces some of the most brutal deaths in Until Dawn. Given the game’s chaotic nature, you might miss a few even after multiple playthroughs. To experience certain deaths, you need to be strategic.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Crushed in Eyes |
Eight |
While being chased by the Wendigo, fail too many QTEs or neglect to start the elevator. |
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Fall into Rock Grinder |
Eight |
Take the right-hand path. Remain on the conveyor belt and fail two QTEs. |
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Shot by Mike |
Six |
As Emily, give the flare gun to Matt. |
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Eight |
During the Wendigo pursuit, take damage and sustain a bite. Then as Mike, shoot at “possibly infected” Emily. |
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Caught in Lodge Explosion |
Ten |
As Sam, hurry to the light switch before Emily can escape. |
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Gouged Eyes |
Five |
As Matt, disagree with Emily about going to the Radio Tower. |
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Six |
As Emily, keep the flare gun to yourself. |
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Eight |
In the Wendigo chase, opt for the left route and complete all QTEs. Shoot the Wendigo with the flare to avoid being bitten. |
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Ten |
If there hasn’t been a confrontation over a bite, Emily will allow Ashley to leave first. As Sam, simply ignore Emily’s need for help. |
Last Minute Deaths – How to Kill Mike, Sam, and Josh
They Will Usually Survive
Mike and Sam serve as central figures in the plot of Until Dawn and have a limited number of ways to meet their end. Throughout the game, even situations that should have been fatal for them typically result only in injuries or fear, giving them the impression of being nearly invulnerable.
Additionally, Josh dies by default. You don’t need to take special measures to make sure he perishes. However, if you manage to collect all the hidden items, particularly the Scrawled Journal, he can recover and survive.
Ways to Get Mike Killed
Mike’s demise can only happen in the final chapter of Until Dawn. Most of this act is played from Sam’s perspective. If you don’t mind letting Sam survive, you can kill off Mike, Ashley, and Emily with one action: detonating the lodge.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Burned by Sam |
Ten |
As Sam, get to the light switch quickly, allowing all other survivors to die. |
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Self-Immolation |
Ten |
As Sam, fail the first standstill prompt, injuring Mike but not killing him. Then, allow her to be seen by the Wendigo, leading Mike to blow up the lodge with his lighter. |
Ways to Get Sam Killed
Sam has only one definitive way to die in Until Dawn. If timed correctly, you can allow Sam to die while letting Mike survive; you must pass the first standstill prompt and then fail the second. However, in the remake, allowing her to survive can unlock a new ending.
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Death |
Chapter |
Actions |
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Stabbed by Wendigo |
Ten |
Fail the second standstill prompt while helping Mike. Note: If Mike has already exited the lodge, Sam can no longer be killed. |
Source: GoGa No Commentary/YouTube