When the team behind Digimon Survive said that the game's story would be dark, they really weren't kidding. Depending on the choices that players make during the first half of the game, several of the main characters can end up dead, with some seemingly destined to die regardless of what players do. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, this has led to many players wondering whether it's possible to save everyone in Digimon Survive.
It should perhaps go without saying, but those seeking answers to such questions are going to run into some serious spoilers pretty quickly. For some, however, being able to save their favorite character from an untimely death or keep every member of the group alive will make it all of this worthwhile. Alternatively, they may just want to jump back into the game after finishing their first playthrough to find out what other outcomes are available.
Warning: This guide contains major spoilers for Digimon Survive
Can You Save Ryo in Digimon Survive?
Sadly, Ryo is destined to die in Part 3 regardless of what players do, at least on their first playthrough anyway. After completing the game for the first time, however, it's possible to save Ryo in New Game+ mode. To do so, players will need to raise their affinity with Ryo to 35 or higher and then select the "Of course we'll help!" option when asked if they want to save him. Kunemon will then jump in at the last minute, allowing the group to rush in and save Ryo just in the nick of time.
Can You Save Shuuji in Digimon Survive?
Much like Ryo, players will not be able to save Shuuji on their first playthrough no matter what they do. Shuuji can be kept alive in New Game+ mode, though the steps for doing so are a little more complicated. Not only will players need to get their affinity with Shuuji to 35 or higher, but they'll also need to save Ryo by following the steps above. If done correctly, Ryo will step in when Shuuji is beating Lopmon and talks him to his senses. This, in turn, will allow players to follow the Truthful route later on.
How to Save Everyone in Digimon Survive
On their first playthrough, players will have at least two deaths, with Ryo and Shuuji dying no matter what. Depending on players' Karma and the route they end up taking, they may end up losing two more characters as well, with Saki and Aoi dying on the Wrathful route and Kaito and Miu both dying on the Harmony route. With that in mind, those hoping to keep deaths to a minimum on their first playthrough should opt for the Moral route. To save everyone, players will need to be playing on New Game+ mode, save Ryo and Shuuji, and then follow the Truthful route.
Digimon Survive is available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
