The Devil's Pact & Alternate Endings — Cuphead Walkthrough

Learn how your choices regarding the Devil's Pact unlock alternate endings in Cuphead, impacting the fate of Cuphead and Mugman after your final boss fight.

Cuphead's narrative culminates in a pivotal choice involving the Devil himself. The player's decision regarding the Devil's pact leads to one of two distinct endings, offering a glimpse into the consequences of their actions throughout the game.

The conclusion of Cuphead's main story presents players with a moral dilemma. Your final confrontation with the Devil is not just a boss fight, but a narrative turning point that determines the fate of Cuphead and Mugman.

The Final Confrontation

After defeating King Dice, you are presented with the opportunity to confront the Devil directly. This final boss battle is one of the most challenging in the game, featuring multiple phases and relentless attacks.

The Choice

Upon defeating the Devil, you are given a choice: either take his contract and become his new debt collector, or refuse and free the souls he has captured.

Ending 1: The Devil's Contract (Bad Ending)

If you choose to accept the Devil's contract, Cuphead and Mugman will become his agents. This ending sees them donning devil horns and continuing their work as debt collectors, albeit for a much more sinister master. This ending reflects a failure to break free from the cycle of debt and corruption.

Ending 2: Freeing the Souls (Good Ending)

If you refuse the Devil's contract, you will free all the souls he has imprisoned, including Cuphead and Mugman's own. This act of defiance breaks the Devil's hold and allows the brothers to return to their normal lives, having learned a valuable lesson about responsibility and courage. This is generally considered the 'true' or 'good' ending.

Unlocking Alternate Endings

The choice is presented immediately after the final boss fight. Simply select the dialogue option that corresponds to accepting or refusing the contract. To see both endings, you will need to play through the final sequence at least twice.

Narrative Sificance

The existence of alternate endings adds a layer of replayability and narrative depth to Cuphead. It emphasizes the theme of consequences and the importance of making the right choices, even when faced with overwhelming power.