What happens if you run for the Switch until Dawn?

If you choose to "Run to Switch" as Sam in Until Dawn's finale, you sacrifice Mike and any other survivors left in the lodge (Ashley, Emily) to the explosion and Wendigos, though Sam survives, creating a tragic ending where she lives but kills her friends by choosing the switch over saving them, missing out on the intended "everyone lives" scenario.
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Should Sam run for the Switch or Hide?

In Until Dawn, the choice between "Run for Switch" or "Hide" for Sam in the final chapter drastically changes the ending; running for the switch often kills Mike and other characters in the lodge explosion, while hiding (and succeeding at "Don't Move" segments) allows everyone to escape, leading to the best ending, though Sam must save Mike first, and later hide to let others flee before she eventually runs for the switch herself to blow the place up. 
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Should I save Mike or run to Switch?

In Until Dawn, if playing as Sam in the final chapter, you must choose "Save Mike" and then successfully navigate subsequent "Don't Move" prompts; do NOT run to the switch, as running kills Mike (and potentially others), while saving him allows for the best ending where everyone lives if you don't mess up later QTEs. The "Run to switch" option leads to an explosion that kills everyone left in the lodge, including Mike.
 
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Do I hide or run for the switch?

Run – Sam flicks the switch killing everyone left inside. Hide (Recommended action) – Sam hides and you're given yet another 'Don't Move' QTE. If you move, she and Mike dies. If you don't, another survivor will escape.
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Is there a way to save Wolfie until dawn?

Yes, you can save the wolf (Wolfie) in Until Dawn, but it requires specific actions in Chapters 5 and 9: befriend the wolf in the chapel (Chapter 5) by not kicking it and optionally giving it a bone, then in Chapter 9, successfully complete Mike's QTEs and choose to barricade the door instead of escaping, which secures its survival as it won't follow Mike down the hole but stays safe from the immediate threat. 
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Who is the hardest person to keep alive in Until Dawn?

The hardest character to keep alive in Until Dawn is generally considered to be Matt, closely followed by Jessica, due to counter-intuitive choices and high-stakes Quick Time Events (QTEs) that often lead to early or unexpected deaths, especially for players on a first playthrough without prior knowledge. Matt's survival often clashes with the natural instinct to save Emily, while Jessica faces an extremely challenging early sequence with tight timing and hidden options.
 
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Can you avoid Emily getting bitten?

As Emily on the Fire Tower, she can find the flare gun. If you want to avoid the bite incident, keep it.
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Should Matt hide or run until Dawn?

If Matt chooses to run, he will outrun the Wendigo for a short while, and will be presented with another choice. If he hides he'll avoid the Wendigo unless he moves, in which the Wendigo will see him and smash his face in. If Matt fails to make a decision, the Wendigo will find him and bash his face in.
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How many endings does Until Dawn have?

Until Dawn has hundreds, potentially up to 256, variations of endings because the outcome depends on which of the eight characters survive, but there are generally considered to be three main categories: all survive, some survive (partial), or none survive, with minor dialogue and scene changes based on your choices and character relationships. The final "ending" cutscene changes significantly based on the combination of living characters and their emotional states. 
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Can you complete Until Dawn without anyone dying?

When asked why Josh hurt his friends, reply with “They hurt me.” When Dr. Hill chastises Josh for his actions, you'll need to pick “I'm so sorry” when prompted. And with that, you have everything you need to keep everyone alive through the night! Until Dawn is now available on the Epic Games Store.
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Is Josh the bad guy in Until Dawn?

Yes, Josh acts as the primary antagonist for much of Until Dawn, appearing as "The Psycho" to get revenge on his friends for their role in his sisters' disappearance, but he's a sympathetic, tormented character, not purely evil, driven by grief and mental instability, and his "pranks" are elaborate, dangerous psychological torture, though he fakes lethal outcomes.
 
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Does Emily survive if Matt jumps to safety?

Yes, if Matt jumps to safety at the radio tower in Until Dawn, Emily falls and appears to die as the tower collapses, but her actual survival depends on your choices later; if Matt has the flare gun and tries to save her again, or if other specific conditions are met (like Matt having the flare gun and not using it), she can survive the fall and subsequent Wendigo attack, otherwise, she likely dies, or Matt dies trying to save her without the gun, says a Reddit user and GameFAQs post https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/827528-until-dawn/72385121,. 
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Will Mike's dog survive if you barricade instead of escaping Until Dawn?

Shoot open the door and either Barricade or Escape. Wolfie will look down at Mike, and if the door was barricaded, he will be safe, but will be killed if a Wendigo got in.
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What is the bad ending of until dawn?

The absolute worst ending in Until Dawn is the "This Is THE End" trophy where everyone dies, achieved by failing most possible QTEs and choices, making characters like Sam and Mike get killed in the final moments, resulting in no survivors besides potential Josh becoming a Wendigo, a truly horrific conclusion to the night. This ending signifies complete failure, with gruesome deaths for almost all characters, highlighting the catastrophic consequences of poor decisions and missed actions.
 
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Can Chris survive until dawn?

Yes, Chris can survive Until Dawn, but his survival heavily depends on decisions made with Ashley in Chapter 9; the safest bet is to keep him with the group, as leaving him behind and having Ashley die makes his death unavoidable, while staying together or making specific choices (like Ashley not opening the trapdoor) ensures he lives through the rest of the game. 
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Can Emily survive until dawn?

Yes, Emily can absolutely survive until dawn in Until Dawn, but it requires specific choices, especially in Chapter 8 during the Wendigo chase and later in Chapter 10; you must nail the QTEs to avoid getting bitten and then ensure Mike doesn't shoot her if she is bitten, by keeping Ashley quiet and saving Mike, to secure her survival and the best ending. 
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What is Until Dawn's true ending?

The "true ending" in Until Dawn typically means everyone survives, which requires specific choices to save all eight teens (Sam, Mike, Chris, Ashley, Emily, Matt, Jessica) and ensure Josh remains human, culminating in a post-credits interview where all are rescued, though traumatized, after the lodge explosion. Key steps involve keeping good relationships, finding all clues (especially Hannah's journal for Josh), making correct "Don't Move" choices as Sam, and ensuring characters like Matt and Emily make smart decisions to survive the Wendigo threat, leading to a hopeful but intense outcome.
 
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Can Josh live in Until Dawn?

Yes, you can save Josh in the Until Dawn remake by showing remorse in therapy and ensuring Sam finds Hannah's Journal, leading to a unique "second chance" ending where he survives, though he remains traumatized and alone; in the original game, his survival as a human isn't possible, only as a Wendigo. 
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Is there romance in Until Dawn?

Yes, Until Dawn heavily features romance as a core part of its character dynamics, with established couples (Mike/Jessica, Emily/Matt, Chris/Ashley) and underlying romantic tension or history (Sam/Josh, Sam/Chris, Emily/Mike's past) that players' choices influence, affecting relationships and even survival.
 
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What kills Matt in Until Dawn?

Matt in Until Dawn can die in several ways, most commonly by being impaled on a hook by a Wendigo after failing to save Emily at the radio tower (if he doesn't have the flare gun or misses the shot), falling from the cliff after attacking a deer, or having his head smashed in by a Wendigo in the mines if he's with Jessica and makes wrong choices. His survival heavily depends on specific choices, like disagreeing with Emily about the tower and keeping the flare gun, to avoid these fatal outcomes.
 
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Can Matt still survive without the flare gun?

If he has the flare, he will remember it and aim it behind him. Successfully shooting the flare will cause the Wendigo to flee, and Matt will still be alive. Not having the usable flare gun, or missing the shot, will result in Matt's death.
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What happens if Matt jumps instead of saving Emily?

If Matt decides to jump to safety instead, Emily will fall along with the fire tower, and Matt will not be put in danger, being safe for now.
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How to keep a wolf alive until dawn?

BUTTERFLY EFFECT UPDATE #3: Just before Mike escapes the Sanitorium, he has the option to BARRICADE or ESCAPE the area. If you barricade the doorway, the wolf survives. If you choose to escape, the wolf dies. Pick your choice wisely for your furry friend!
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Is it better to shoot Emily or not?

Whether you should "shoot Emily" depends on whether you're playing the horror game Until Dawn, where it's a critical choice affecting trophies and story, or a real-life situation, where violence is never the answer and you should seek help for any harmful impulses. In Until Dawn, shooting her unlocks a trophy but may not lead to her survival, while not shooting her allows her to live, but she can still die later; the "right" choice depends on your goals, though not shooting her is generally considered the path to saving her and getting a better outcome. 
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