How to save all characters in Until Dawn

Until Dawn is the most famous interactive movie by Supermassive Games. For a long time, the game remained a PlayStation 4 exclusive, but on October 4, 2024, it releases on PC and PS5. The plot is nonlinear, so not all heroes may survive until dawn. In this guide, we will tell you how to keep each character alive in Until Dawn.

Note that in Supermassive Games' titles, the lives of the characters often depend on choices that seem insignificant at first glance. Moreover, sometimes simple curiosity or the desire to explore locations can lead to a character's death. These non-obvious moments are thoroughly analyzed in our guide.

Chapter 4. After the scene in the cabin with Jessica and Mike, the girl will be kidnapped. While playing as Mike, it's important to chase after her via the short but dangerous path and correctly press all the buttons in the QTE.

Remember that one mistake can lead to Jessica being killed. If you reach her and see Jessica's torn body, you were too late. In this case, saving her will no longer be possible. If the girl is injured but still alive, you did everything right.

Chapter 10. Six chapters later, you will get to play as Jessica. Remember: you won't be able to run away from the Wendigo. First, click on the Hide icon twice.

Chapter 10. Regardless of the events, Mike will end up in the house at the end of the game. When it's time to play as Sam, first choose the option Save Mike, and then Hide.

Chapter 10. Sam's fate depends solely on the accuracy of the QTE. You need to press the buttons correctly and stay still when the Wendigo is nearby. For this, we recommend putting the gamepad aside. But if you want to save other characters as well, be prepared to help each of them leave the house first, and only then run yourself.

Chapter 4. While playing as Chris, you will have to make two choices. In both cases, save Ashley. At this stage, no one will die, but your decision will have serious consequences in the future.

Chapter 9. Ashley will hear strange sounds from underground. In this case, choose the option Investigate. If you try to find out who is scratching, the Wendigo will attack you, and there will be no chance to save yourself.

Chapter 10. When it's time to play as Sam, first help Ashley leave the mansion, and only then press the switch. For this, choose the option Hide.

Chapter 4. When it's time for the Saw-like trial, don't try to harm Ashley. First, direct the saw towards Josh, and then don't shoot the girl. Otherwise, in Chapter 8, the door will close in front of the guy, and he will be torn apart.

Chapter 9. If you didn't allow Ashley to open the hatch, there will be no danger for Chris. However, if the girl released the Wendigo, you need to avoid finding out what happened and leave the area as quickly as possible. But this is a bad outcome, as in this case, saving everyone will no longer be possible.

Chapter 6. At a certain point, you will be surrounded by deer. You can't attack the animals. If you hit them, they will push you into the abyss. Just walk towards the animals, and they will part before you.

Later, you will be given the option to save Emily. Instead, it's better to choose the option Jump. Yes, it's a selfish act, but it will allow both characters to stay alive. Help the girl only if you took the flare gun at the radio tower and didn't use the only bullet. Only it will help you escape from the Wendigo when you fall down.

Chapter 10. Here, it's important to go straight but hide from the monsters. If you try to run, you will definitely die.

Chapter 8. When it's time to get out of the mines, it's important to activate the lift and go up. Then you'll face a series of difficult QTEs that must be completed correctly, or the girl will die. When you find the friends, they will notice a bite on Emily's body, and Mike will try to kill her. Under no circumstances should you shoot. Just set the controller aside. All the other characters' fears are unfounded, as you can learn from the diary.

Chapter 10. First, save Emily, and only then press the switch that will cause an explosion in the house. Just don't leave the mansion — choose the options Hide and Save. When the time comes, Sam will run out of the dangerous place on her own.

Josh will survive only if you found all the important clues about the deceased girls during the playthrough. Then he will recognize the tattoo on the Wendigo's arm and call Beth by name. This will save his life, but Josh will turn into a cannibal himself. It's impossible to keep the guy's human form. You will see him after the final credits.

Unfortunately, under any circumstances, Hannah and Beth will die in the prologue of Until Dawn. It's impossible to influence their fate.