Ending 2: The Acacian Empire

Learn how to unlock Ending 2: The Acacian Empire in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition by defeating the Time Devourer early. Follow our guide!

Alright, so you're aiming for Ending 2, "The Acacian Empire"? This one's a bit of a curveball and you can snag it pretty early on, but you'll need to have reached New Game Plus to do it. Basically, you need to defeat the Time Devourer after you first arrive in Another World, but *before* you commit to heading into Viper Manor.

Here's the lowdown: Progress through the game until you get to the point where you need to choose a guide to take you to Viper Manor. If you've played before, maybe pick someone new this time around. If you're unsure, Guile or Pierre are solid choices, and you can always save Nikki for another playthrough.

The key here is to leave the area and head back to Opassa Beach before you actually start the mission to enter Viper Manor. Once you're on the beach, use the Time Egg you've got to summon the final boss. Don't worry too much about the fight itself right now; we've got a separate page with all the boss tips you'll need.

Since this is happening super early in the game, your party options will be pretty limited. But hey, at least you'll have some companions this time, unlike with Ending 1! If you managed to craft some sweet rainbow equipment back on your cleared save file, the exact party members won't make a huge difference. Just bring your best gear.

After you've dealt with the Time Devourer, you'll get to see Serge chilling back in Arni Village. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure makes their way into Viper Manor all on their own, and things get pretty wild from there. It's a pretty surprising turn of events!