It Reaches Endings Explained
A complete guide to every ending in It Reaches: how to unlock them, what choices matter, and the secret ending.
It Reaches Guide Team
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2024-10-24 (updated 2024-10-24)
Verified GuideVerified GuideLast reviewed: 2024-10-24Based on the current Steam version of It Reaches.
Quick Answer
It Reaches has 3 endings: Path of Light (high sanity), The Descent (low sanity), and the secret ending The Witness (collect all 13 Unspoken Totems).
Ending Thresholds
| Ending | Requirement | Sanity Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Path of Light | High sanity, spare the antagonist | > 70% |
| The Descent | Low sanity or submit to the Reach | < 30% |
| The Witness | Collect all 13 Unspoken Totems | Any |
Path of Light
Achieved by maintaining high sanity and choosing mercy in the final confrontation. The protagonist escapes the asylum, but the ending hints that something followed them out.
The Descent
Triggered by low sanity or choosing to submit. The protagonist becomes the new inhabitant of the Reach, replacing the previous antagonist in an endless cycle.
Secret Ending: The Witness
Missable Content
This ending requires collecting all 13 Unspoken Totems hidden across every chapter. Several totems are permanently missable if you progress past key points.
After collecting every totem, a hidden door opens behind the Chapel altar. Inside, the protagonist finds the original journal of the asylum founder and learns the true nature of the Reach.
