Bloodborne
Bloodborne

Endings & Their Interpretations

Review Bloodborne's multiple endings and their interpretations, influenced by player actions and consumption of One Third of Umbilical Cord items.

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Endings & Their Interpretations

Bloodborne features multiple endings, each offering a different conclusion to the hunter's journey and providing distinct interpretations of the game's overarching narrative. These endings are influenced by player choices and actions throughout the game, particularly regarding the consumption of One Third of Umbilical Cord items.

Ending 1: Yharnam Sunrise (The Beginning)

This is the most straightforward ending, achieved by simply defeating the final boss without consuming any One Third of Umbilical Cord items. It depicts the hunter leaving the Hunter's Dream, seemingly free from the hunt, but with a lingering sense of unease and the possibility of the cycle continuing.

Ending 2: Hunter's Dream (The Choice)

To achieve this ending, the hunter must consume at least three One Third of Umbilical Cord items before defeating the final boss. This allows the hunter to confront Gehrman, the First Hunter, in a final battle. Victory over Gehrman leads to the hunter taking his place as the new caretaker of the Dream, forever bound to its service.

Ending 3: Childhood's Beginning (The Ascendancy)

This ending is also achieved by consuming at least three One Third of Umbilical Cord items and defeating Gehrman. However, if the hunter successfully defeats Gehrman, and has consumed enough Umbilical Cords, they will instead ascend and transform into a Great One, becoming a new entity in the cosmic hierarchy.

Interpretations:

  • The Cycle of the Hunt: The endings suggest that the hunt is a perpetual cycle, with the Hunter's Dream serving as a mechanism to perpetuate it.
  • Humanity's Place in the Cosmos: The game explores humanity's desire to transcend its limitations and commune with the Great Ones, often with disastrous consequences.
  • Freedom vs. Servitude: The endings present a choice between escaping the nightmare, embracing it, or becoming a part of it, highlighting themes of free will and destiny.

Each ending offers a unique perspective on the themes of Yharnam's downfall, the nature of the Great Ones, and the hunter's role within this cosmic drama.