The True Ending
Attaining "The True Ending" in Code Vein II is the ultimate reward for dedicated players who have explored every facet of the game's narrative and mechanics. This ending is not simply achieved by reaching the final boss; it requires a specific set of actions and choices throughout your playthrough, primarily concerning the restoration of memories and the fate of key characters. To unlock this ending, you must have collected and restored all available Vestiges for your main character. This includes not only the Vestiges obtained from defeating Successors but also those found scattered throughout the world and acquired through specific side quests or interactions with certain NPCs, such as Io.
Furthermore, a critical component of achieving The True Ending involves making specific dialogue choices and completing certain optional objectives that impact the relationships and fates of your companions. For instance, ensuring that key characters like Louis and Yakumo survive their respective story arcs by completing their associated companion quests and making the correct dialogue choices is paramount. The game tracks your affinity with these characters, and a high affinity, coupled with specific story decisions, will pave the way for the true conclusion. The final confrontation will differ significantly based on whether you have met these prerequisites. Successfully navigating these narrative threads and fulfilling the conditions will lead to a more hopeful and complete resolution to the story, granting you "The True Ending" achievement. Failing to restore all Vestiges or making incorrect narrative choices will result in one of the alternate endings.