Resident Evil (1996)
Resident Evil (1996)

Endings

Learn how to achieve all ten Resident Evil (1996) endings for Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. Your choices influence the fate of Barry Burton and Rebecca Ch.

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Endings

Resident Evil (1996) features a total of ten different endings, split between the two playable characters, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. Each character has five unique endings, determined by specific actions taken during the final act of the game, primarily concerning the rescue of your fellow S.T.A.R.S. team members, Barry Burton and Rebecca Chambers.

It's crucial to understand that the "best" endings involve saving both Barry and Rebecca, while the "worst" endings result in their unfortunate demise. The game's ending sequence begins once you activate the self-destruct system in the Underground Laboratory and escape to the helipad.

General Ending Mechanics

  • Time Limit: Once the self-destruct sequence is initiated, you'll have a strict 3-minute time limit to escape the facility. Failure to exit within this time results in a game over, regardless of your previous actions.
  • Tyrant Encounter: After activating the self-destruct, you'll face the Tyrant on the helipad. Defeating him is mandatory for any ending.
  • Rocket Launcher: The Rocket Launcher is essential for the final Tyrant battle. It is dropped by Brad Vickers (the helicopter pilot) during the escape sequence. Ensure you pick it up!

Jill Valentine's Endings

Jill has five distinct endings based on who she rescues:

Ending 1: Jill, Barry, and Chris Survive (Best Ending)

To achieve this ending, you must rescue both Barry Burton and Chris Redfield.

  1. Rescue Barry:
    • In the Underground Laboratory, after obtaining the MO Disks, return to the room where you found Barry earlier (the one with the large tank).
    • You will find Barry trapped. Interact with him to initiate his rescue.
    • Ensure you do not leave him behind at any point after this.
  2. Rescue Chris:
    • After rescuing Barry, proceed to Chris's cell in the Underground Laboratory.
    • Use the "Master Key" (obtained from the MO Disks puzzle) to unlock his cell.
    • Once Chris is free, he will follow you.
  3. Escape:
    • With both Barry and Chris in tow, activate the self-destruct system.
    • Head to the helipad, defeat the Tyrant with the Rocket Launcher, and board Brad's helicopter within the time limit.

Ending 2: Jill and Barry Survive

In this ending, you rescue Barry but leave Chris behind.

  1. Rescue Barry: Follow the steps for "Ending 1" to rescue Barry.
  2. Leave Chris: Do not go to Chris's cell, or simply do not unlock it after rescuing Barry.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape with Barry.

Ending 3: Jill and Chris Survive

This ending sees Jill and Chris escape, but Barry perishes.

  1. Leave Barry: Do not rescue Barry from his trapped state in the Underground Laboratory.
  2. Rescue Chris: Follow the steps for "Ending 1" to rescue Chris.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape with Chris.

Ending 4: Jill Survives Alone

A somber ending where Jill is the sole survivor.

  1. Leave Barry: Do not rescue Barry.
  2. Leave Chris: Do not rescue Chris.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape alone.

Ending 5: Jill Dies (Worst Ending)

This is a game over screen, not a true ending, but it's important to note how to trigger it.

  1. Fail to Escape: Activate the self-destruct system but fail to reach the helicopter within the 3-minute time limit.
  2. Defeated by Tyrant: Be defeated by the Tyrant on the helipad.

Chris Redfield's Endings

Chris also has five distinct endings, revolving around the fate of Rebecca Chambers and Jill Valentine.

Ending 1: Chris, Rebecca, and Jill Survive (Best Ending)

To achieve this, you must rescue both Rebecca Chambers and Jill Valentine.

  1. Rescue Rebecca:
    • Rebecca is typically with you during the latter parts of the game. Ensure she is not knocked out or left behind during critical moments (e.g., after the Plant 42 fight, or when she's tending to Richard).
    • Specifically, after the Tyrant battle in the lab, Rebecca will be injured. You must interact with her to ensure she follows you.
  2. Rescue Jill:
    • In the Underground Laboratory, after obtaining the MO Disks, proceed to Jill's cell.
    • Use the "Master Key" (obtained from the MO Disks puzzle) to unlock her cell.
    • Once Jill is free, she will follow you.
  3. Escape:
    • With both Rebecca and Jill in tow, activate the self-destruct system.
    • Head to the helipad, defeat the Tyrant with the Rocket Launcher, and board Brad's helicopter within the time limit.

Ending 2: Chris and Rebecca Survive

In this ending, Chris and Rebecca escape, but Jill is left behind.

  1. Rescue Rebecca: Follow the steps for "Ending 1" to ensure Rebecca is with you.
  2. Leave Jill: Do not go to Jill's cell, or simply do not unlock it after Rebecca is secured.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape with Rebecca.

Ending 3: Chris and Jill Survive

This ending sees Chris and Jill escape, but Rebecca perishes or is left behind.

  1. Leave Rebecca: Do not ensure Rebecca is with you after the Tyrant battle in the lab, or allow her to be incapacitated and do not revive her.
  2. Rescue Jill: Follow the steps for "Ending 1" to rescue Jill.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape with Jill.

Ending 4: Chris Survives Alone

Chris is the sole survivor in this bleak outcome.

  1. Leave Rebecca: Do not ensure Rebecca is with you.
  2. Leave Jill: Do not rescue Jill.
  3. Escape: Activate self-destruct, defeat Tyrant, and escape alone.

Ending 5: Chris Dies (Worst Ending)

Similar to Jill's worst ending, this is a game over.

  1. Fail to Escape: Activate the self-destruct system but fail to reach the helicopter within the 3-minute time limit.
  2. Defeated by Tyrant: Be defeated by the Tyrant on the helipad.

Experiment with different choices on subsequent playthroughs to experience all the various outcomes and truly appreciate the branching narrative of Resident Evil!