How do you get the secret ending in Far Cry 5?

Far Cry 5 has a secret ending that can be seen within the first few minutes of starting a campaign. Like Far Cry 4 before it, all players have to do to unlock the alternate ending is not follow instructions. Just sit and watch and soon the closing credits will be rolling before you even kill your first cultist.

How do you get the secret ending in Far Cry 5?

Far Cry 5 has a secret ending that can be unlocked right at the start of the game Ubisoft

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How To Unlock Far Cry 5 Secret Alternative Ending

The Far Cry 5 secret ending can be unlocked once players enter the cultists' church during the opening sequence. Once inside, players will be prompted to press A/X to handcuff Joseph Seed. If you want to see the alternate ending, don't press the button. Keep waiting while your partners shout at you to just put the handcuffs on. After about a minute or two of waiting, the sheriff with the great mustache will poke his head into the frame and tell everyone to give up and just go home.

The game ends with the lawmen walking away from the cult, and the credits roll shortly after. That's it! To see the secret ending in full, watch the video above.

Far Cry 4 vs Far Cry 5 Secret Endings

The secret ending of Far Cry 5 isn't quite as dramatic as the one for Far Cry 4. The previous game saw players actually teaming up with Pagan Min, the game's main villain, to fly off into the sunset and shoot rebels. It also took a number of minutes to actually unlock, but Far Cry 5 has thankfully reduced most of the waiting time to see its secret ending.

There is another way to see the credits without technically beating Far Cry 5, which is right at the end. I won't spoil that ending yet, but players will be put in a similar situation from the start, and given another choice. We'll discuss the Far Cry 5 ending and explain its meaning in a different article, once players have had a chance to play the game, so be sure to check back with us soon.

So what do you think? Are you excited to see Ubisoft include another secret ending in a Far Cry game? Are you going to try this out for yourself? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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How to see every ending in Far Cry 5.

How do you get the secret ending in Far Cry 5?

Far Cry 5 endings continue a tradition of multiple outcomes as part of the modern entries in Ubisoft's open-world shooters.

Though two endings will present themselves in the story naturally, there is one secret Far Cry 5 ending that is easily missed from near the start of the game.

That makes for three endings in total. Right now there's no hint of any more, so don't expect any super secret ending as with Far Cry 4 - unless, of course, Ubisoft has something special up its sleeve.

Be wary of Far Cry 5 story spoilers before you proceed. Otherwise, if you don't mind spoilers of another variety, here are 23 Easter Eggs you may have missed:

How to find Far Cry 5's secret ending and complete the game in 10 minutes

Like Far Cry 4 before it, it's possible to see the credits of Far Cry 5 within just ten minutes of starting the game.

How? There is a button prompt near the start of the game, where you must arrest Far Cry 5's primary antagonist, The Father.

This is actually a choice, as if you decide to ignore it and wait for a while, you can end the game prematurely and see the credits roll.

Here's how Far Cry 5's secret ending plays out:


Looking for more Far Cry 5 guides? Learn how to complete the Arcade Dawn Live Event this week, and when you're back in the campaign, make use of our Prepper Stash locations list, which are among the most interesting missions in the game. As well as Far Cry 5 animal locations, we have an in-depth look at how to fish and hard fishing spots, as well as Bass, Trout, Salmon and Sturgeon locations. All of these can help you unlock Perks in the Challenges List, and ultimately, unlock those Far Cry 5 endings.


How to find Far Cry 5's other two endings

Play through the story as usual, and you'll eventually have one final encounter with The Father in a mission named 'Where It All Began'.

As part of it you'll face a choice - to Resist or Walk Away. Both of them lead to different endings.

'Resist' is the choice you are 'supposed' to take, but is the 'good' and 'bad' ending is up for debate, as both have pretty dour outcomes whichever you decide.

Watch the 'Resist' ending:

And the 'Walk Away' ending:

Of course, if you choose to not watch the endings online and experience them for yourself, you can replay the final mission over and make the other choice to watch it in-game.

Whatever you choose, it's still possible to continue exploring the open world, so don't worry about a point of no return.

Is there an achievement for not arresting Joseph Seed?

If you choose to not arrest Joseph Seed (by simply standing there, doing nothing), eventually you and the sheriff will leave the church . This is much to the disappointment of the US Marshall. Upon leaving the church, credits will trigger and the game will end.

What happens if you resist in Far Cry 5?

This ending is what happens when you choose "Resist" when confronting The Father at his compound after liberating the other regions of Hope County. After you decline Seed's offer to leave peacefully, he'll spill the two large containers of Bliss, driving everyone into a hallucinatory state.

What happens if you don't cuff the father in Far Cry 5?

How? There is a button prompt near the start of the game, where you must arrest Far Cry 5's primary antagonist, The Father. This is actually a choice, as if you decide to ignore it and wait for a while, you can end the game prematurely and see the credits roll.

What happens if you wait for Pagan Min?

This is where the story picks up after Ajay leaves, but if players choose to wait 15 minutes, Pagan Min will return. He'll explain his relationship with Ajay's mother, what Ajay's father did, and show Ajay where his half-sister's memorial is so he can put his mother's ashes there too.