Dead Space Remake – Is There a Dark, Secret Ending and How to Unlock It in the Survival-Horror Game?

This year’s Dead Space Remake is truly the most deserving tribute to its original counterpart from 2008. Published by Electronic Arts and developed by Motive Studio, the single-player survival horror title has been a success since its debut earlier this week. Critics have already showered praises on the project. Currently, it’s one of the best-rated video games of 2023. Not to mention that it may also end up being a frontrunner for Game of the Year award in the coming months.

While there are those players who are already familiar with the lore of Dead Space, some fans are still not aware of it. Simply put, a lot of them might be starting their journey in this series for the first time. Hence, they need to be aware of every little reward that the remake offers. Especially when it comes to finding hidden endings. Yes, the video game from EA also contains a very secret conclusion.

Here’s how to successfully obtain the secret ending in Dead Space Remake

In case anyone missed it, the latest title from EA features tons of interesting twists. Despite being a remake, it adds fresh elements to the original game from more than a decade ago. And the secret ending happens to be one of the hidden gems of this survival horror entry.

Major spoilers for the game are included below. Reader discretion is highly advised.

Dead Space Remake players will need to follow certain crucial steps in order to unlock the secret ending. Here’s what they need to remember in to eventually succeed in their quest:

• Complete the game on any difficulty level to unlock the New Game Plus mode.
• Start a fresh Campaign in New Game Plus. All the weapons, suits, and upgrades from the previous save will be staying in this mode.
• Collect all the 12 Marker Fragments that are spread across the Ishimura in different chapters.
• Reach to the third floor of the Crew Quarters and enter Captain Mathius’ room.
• In this room, place all 12 Markers in the circle of an ominous shrine.
• After doing this, strange whispers will be heard followed by the end of the side quest.
• Complete the rest of the game normally till the climactic moment when Isaac escapes Ishimura.

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In the secret ending, Isaac is seen talking to the dead Nicole once again. He makes a promise of reaching home soon. Interestingly, he also mentions that he will build a little something before going back. It means that he might end up making another Marker. The camera then cuts behind before the credits roll.

Dead Space Remake is now available for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. What are your thoughts on this game? Have you already begun playing it or not? If yes, has it impressed you in comparison to the original title from 2008? Let us know in the comments down below.

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