Should You Release or Destroy Elpis?

Deciding whether to release or destroy Elpis in Resident Evil Requiem? Discover the consequences of each choice and which path leads to the canon good ending and proper story closure.

Alright, let's talk about a big decision you'll face in Resident Evil Requiem: whether to release or destroy Elpis. Honestly, freeing it is the way to go if you're aiming for the good, canon ending. It's the path that gives you the full story closure, the proper final boss fight, and that all-important post-credits scene.

But don't sweat it too much if you pick 'Destroy' first. The game's cool about it and will immediately let you reload your save to try the other option. You can actually see both endings back-to-back without replaying the whole level. Plus, there's a save point right after you deal with those Lickers and the Zombie by the elevator, so you can always reload from there if you need to redo the Grace run and cutscenes.

What Happens if You Destroy Elpis (Bad Ending)

If you choose to destroy Elpis, you're locked into the bad ending. The ARK facility goes into self-destruct mode, and sadly, Leon sacrifices himself to save Grace. Zeno catches Leon and takes him out before the platform blows. Grace escapes by helicopter, but that's pretty much it. No final boss, no post-credits scene, and no real resolution to the story. You also won't snag the “Hope and Requiem” trophy. The game basically treats this as a dead end and prompts you to reload to make a different choice.

What Happens if You Release Elpis (Good Ending)

Releasing Elpis is the canon choice, and it reveals a huge twist: Elpis isn't a bioweapon at all. It's actually an antiviral cure that Oswell Spencer created as a way to atone for his past actions. The name