Neutral Ending Conditions

The neutral ending in Code Vein II represents a middle ground, a conclusion where You has made some positive choices but has not fully committed to the path of salvation or despair. It's a common outcome for players who focus on survival and completing the main story without delving too deeply into the lore or character relationships. To achieve this ending, you must strike a balance between self-interest and altruism. For example, you might have saved some key characters, such as Silas, but failed to achieve maximum Affinity with them. This means completing their essential quests but perhaps missing out on some of the deeper narrative threads or optional dialogue.

Collecting a moderate amount of Echoes of the Firstborn is also a factor. You might have found half of them, gaining a basic understanding of the world's history, but not the complete picture required for the true ending. Your actions regarding the Oracle's Heart are crucial; if you choose to destroy it, but have otherwise maintained a relatively neutral stance throughout the game, you will likely land in the neutral ending. This ending often reflects a world that is still struggling, but not entirely lost. The Revenants may have found a temporary reprieve, but the underlying threat of the Crimson Scourge remains potent.

Players aiming for the neutral ending should focus on completing the main story objectives efficiently. While exploring is encouraged, prioritizing the critical path will prevent you from uncovering all the secrets needed for the true ending. For instance, if you defeat the Grave Warden but do not find all the lore entries related to its past, you are on a neutral path. Similarly, making some difficult but not entirely selfish choices, such as sacrificing a minor character to save a larger group, can contribute to this outcome. The final cutscene will depict a world in a precarious state, with the future uncertain.