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Silent Hill: Ascension is an interactive horror series in which the audience decides the narrative outcomes before an episode airs. The live event aired from October 31, 2023 to April 24, 2024 on the official website and app.[1][2] The canonical episodes were released on video on demand, YouTube, Tubi and Sony Pictures Core on a weekly basis.[3][4] To vote, participants needed “influence points”, which could be obtained for free by engaging in daily puzzles, or through an in-store purchase.[5]
A total of 116 decisions were chosen over the course of the live event.[6]
Week 1[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Rachel tell Joy to do? At the Foundation, Rachel was leading Joy's ascension ritual when something went terribly awry. Terrified, Joy begged Rachel to tell her what to do to stop the horror. What should Rachel tell Joy to do? |
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50% of the community chose Finish the oath. |
| How will Rachel respond to Eric asking about Joy’s death? Since Eric is a lower ranking member of the Foundation, Rachel is forbidden from answering his questions about what happened to Joy. The Foundation's leader, Xavier challenged Rachel to find a way to placate Eric without revealing anything that could cause problems for her or the Foundation. Now, Rachel must decide what to tell her husband. |
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66% of the community chose Tell him the truth. |
| What will Rachel tell her frightened daughter? Rachel saw monsters in her family's home and has demanded that they flee to the Foundation. Eric said that waking their daughter in the middle of the night will terrify her. How can Rachel keep Faith calm and obedient so they can get to safety as quickly as possible? |
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69% of the community chose A Foundation story. |
| How will Astrid react to her son biting another child? Astrid learned that Orson bit another child at daycare. The details of the incident were murky, and it wasn't clear if Orson was the aggressor or if he was defending himself. But no matter why it happened, Astrid has to confront the uncomfortable matter with her son. |
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66% of the community chose Lecture him. |
| What will Astrid do with evidence of Karl’s guilt? Astrid found an empty syringe near her mother's deathbed. Karl claimed it was just something used to give Ingrid her pain medicine. Astrid is suspicious that her father is hiding something, but is there enough evidence to accuse Karl of murdering her mother? |
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59% of the community chose Turn it over to the police. |
| How will Rachel explain Joy's death to the Elders? Rachel will be called to testify in front of the Foundation's Elders about what happened inside the Ritual Room where Joy was killed -- and what it means. What she says will have major ramifications for her and her family's future. |
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67% of the community chose Because I doubted. |
Week 2[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| How will Karl react to Astrid keeping Orson from him? Astrid and Karl's fight about Ingrid escalated to the point where Astrid took Orson away from his grandfather, saying that he wasn't fit to be around him. How will Karl get his daughter to relent and let him to continue to spend time with his grandson? |
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78% of the community chose Beg for forgiveness. |
| Who will Rachel ask to perform the ritual? After hearing her testimony about what happened to Joy, the Foundation Elders instructed Rachel to submit to a bloodletting ritual in an effort to stop the spread of The Withering. The Elders gave Rachel the choice of who will wield the knife. Now she must decide who she trusts with this perilous endeavor. |
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56% of the community chose Krista. |
| How will Toby get information out of Eric? Toby was tipped off that The Foundation is planning something and that he might be able to get information out of Rachel's husband Eric. Eric is one of Toby's only friends, so finding a way to pry the truth out of him could have dire consequences. |
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48% of the community chose Beg. |
| What will Karl tell the police about Ingrid's death? Detective Haugen is convinced more than ever that Karl has been lying. She gave him the chance to come clean about his involvement with his wife's death, and he refused. But soon, the coroner's autopsy report will come in and Karl will be forced to make a statement. What will he say? |
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49% of the community chose Blame the man in the window. |
| How will Astrid handle Brit missing the funeral? Karl asked Astrid to call her estranged sister Brit and convince her to attend their mother's funeral. Although Astrid would like the whole family to be together, she still harbors resentments against Brit for her past egregious behavior. No matter what, it will be a tense conversation and Astrid needs to figure out how to approach it. |
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48% of the community chose Be understanding. |
| How will Toby respond to Joy's death? Toby encountered a delusion of his dead sister Joy, who told him that the Foundation caused her death. She blamed Toby for letting her down and demanded he punish the people responsible -- especially Rachel. What will he do with this information and how will he get justice for Joy? |
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46% of the community chose Attack the Foundation. |
| How will Astrid confront the figure holding Orson's ball? Astrid lost track of Orson and was frantically searching for him when she found herself in a monstrous landscape. Through the fog she saw a mysterious stranger, and was shocked to see him holding Orson's' ball. What does this stranger know about Orson's whereabouts, and how can Astrid get them to tell her? |
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69% of the community chose Stalk from the shadows. |
| How will Toby respond to Joy's criticism? Joy and others have been criticizing Toby for all of his failures, including his culpability in the steel mill accident, for Joy's death, and his recent failed attempt to confront the Foundation. He'll need to decide how to handle Joy's criticism next time they speak. |
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47% of the community chose Apologize to her. |
| What will Astrid tell the social worker? After Astrid lost Orson, a local townsperson with a grudge against the whole Johansen family reported her to child protective services. A social worker is coming to evaluate Astrid's fitness as a parent, and she must decide how to explain how Orson went missing. |
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50% of the community chose Take responsibility. |
| How will Rachel get Eric to make Toby back off? Xavier has instructed Rachel to find a way to make Toby stop attacking the Foundation. Rachel knows Toby will never listen to her but he might listen to her husband, Eric. Now she has to decide the best way to tell Eric to deliver the message so Toby will hear it. |
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60% of the community chose Tell Eric to reason with him. |
| How will Karl handle Eva's request to teach her to shoot Karl and Eva discovered that the farm was vandalized by someone -- or something. Eva armed herself for protection and offered to help Karl protect the farm, if only he would teach her how to better use her gun. |
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74% of the community chose Train her. |
| What kind of doll will Astrid get Orson? When Astrid met Aurora, the new social worker assigned to Orson's case, she suggested that Astrid get her son a doll as a gift. Astrid will have to decide what kind of doll would represent the stability and love that Orson needs while also framing Astrid in a flattering light under Aurora's scrutiny. |
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41% of the community chose Hunter doll. |
| How will Toby try to get Eric to leave the Foundation? Eric tried to get Toby to back off on Rachel's behalf, but it only strengthened Toby's conviction. Toby has made it clear that he believes that Eric doesn't truly want to be in the Foundation, and is only a member because he's under his wife's thumb. There must be some way to get his friend to wake up and see what's happening to him, but how? |
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44% of the community chose Tell him Rachel is using him. |
Week 3[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Where will Karl have Mette sleep? Karl was surprised by the arrival of his late wife's sister, Mette. Mette and Ingrid had a rocky relationship in the past, enough to cause a strained relationship with Astrid. Now Mette needs a place to stay in town and Karl must decide what, if anything, he should offer her. |
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49% of the community chose At his farmhouse. |
| How will Astrid deal with Mette's morphine? Despite the tense atmosphere between them, Astrid offered to help her Aunt Mette get settled in. It was then that Astrid witnessed a bottle of morphine fall out of one of Mette's bags -- a bottle similar to the one found at the scene of her mother's death. Now Astrid must decide what to do about her discovery. |
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54% of the community chose Tell Karl. |
| How will Rachel handle Toby's dealer? Rachel has been searching for Toby in an effort to recruit him to the Foundation, but has come up short. Toby's drug supplier claims they know where he is, but won't tell Rachel unless she gives them something -- some of her blood. The dealer believes that her blood will protect them from the monsters in the fog, and now Rachel must decide how to handle the strange request. |
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65% of the community chose Give them blood. |
| How will Rachel convince Toby to join the Foundation? Xavier told Rachel that Toby is the key to stopping the Withering, and ordered her to recruit him to join the Foundation. After Joy's untimely death, and with Toby's hatred of Rachel, she is at a loss for how to do that. But Xavier made it clear that she can't say no. Rachel will have to figure out something to say to get through to Toby. |
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49% of the community chose Apologize for her faults. |
| What will Astrid tell Karl about Ingrid's missing corpse? Detective Haugen confessed to Astrid that the police misplaced her mother's body. She asked for Astrid's forbearance, and promised to recover it before the funeral. Now, Astrid needs to decide what she will tell her father about the situation. |
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60% of the community chose We can't trust the police. |
| What will Karl use to protect his family? Karl told Mette about the strange things he's seen around the farm and that he's seeking a way to defend against them. But he's not sure if he's dealing with vandals, wild animals, or something more sinister. He'll need to decide which method of protection will keep his family safe. |
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46% of the community chose Runes to ward evil. |
| How will Rachel explain her failure to Xavier? Xavier took Rachel off of the assignment to recruit Toby and gave the mission to her rival Krista instead. He told her that they will need to "meditate" on her failure. How will Rachel explain what happened to her mentor? |
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48% of the community chose Blame Xavier. |
| What will Karl do with the Forager? After days of trying to defend his house from a possible attack, Karl's biggest fear came true. He staved off the stranger who attacked the farmhouse. Now the attacker is horribly injured, bleeding out on Karl's property. What will he do to remedy the situation? |
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52% of the community chose Call for help. |
Week 4[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| Will Rachel allow Faith to serve at Toby's induction? Xavier has invited Rachel's daughter Faith to play a role in Toby's induction ceremony. Rachel's husband, Eric was against the idea, arguing that Faith is too young to be involved in such serious Foundation rituals. Now Rachel must decide who to align with: her own husband or the the leader of The Foundation. |
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67% of the community chose Prevent her and make Eric happy. |
| Who will Toby choose as his Foundation mentor? Krista told Toby that if he chooses to join the Foundation, they will expect him to choose an existing member as a mentor. Toby could choose Rachel if he wanted to show humility. He could choose Krista if he wanted someone to align with him against Rachel. Or he could retain his independence and refuse a mentor. |
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48% of the community chose Rachel. |
| What will Astrid do with the pill Aurora gave her? Orson's social worker Aurora has taken pity on Astrid and won't report her for her erratic behavior. She gave Astrid a pill, which she described as "homeopathic medicine" to help calm her nerves. Astrid is still not sure if she can trust Aurora fully. What should she do with the pill? |
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45% of the community chose Throw it away. |
| How will Astrid react to her dead mother talking to her? While working in her lab, Astrid was terrified to discover the cadaver she was working on suddenly transformed to the reanimated body of her mother. Ingrid's corpse grabbed Astrid and taunted her and now Astrid must decide how to respond. |
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49% of the community chose Demand an apology. |
| What will Karl do with Ingrid's ring? Searching through Ingrid's belongings, Karl found an old piece of jewelry and Mette identified it as their mother's wedding ring. Mette believes the ring should be in her possession, but Karl recalled that Ingrid wanted Astrid to have it. He'll have to decide the true owner of this important family heirloom. |
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47% of the community chose Give it to Mette. |
| How will Rachel get Eric to end his friendship with Toby? Xavier has ordered Rachel to get her husband Eric cut off his relationship with Toby in an effort to make sure Toby goes through with the Severing ritual. Rachel knows that her husband will resist turning his back on his friend. How will she make sure he obeys? |
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64% of the community chose Ask for his trust. |
Week 5[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Toby do for the Severing ritual? (Toby's final fate) Toby recovered the "Blighted Fetish," which revealed to Xavier that Toby is the source of the Withering. Xavier told him that the only way to stop it and save everyone is for Toby to subject himself to a Foundation "severing" ritual that he will not survive. What will Toby do with the opportunity to possibly end the turmoil in Hope's Junction for good? |
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41% of the community chose Sacrifice himself. |
| How will Karl respond to Mette kissing him? After Karl decided what to do about his wife's ring, he and Ingrid's sister Mette admitted that they still have romantic feelings for each other. Believing that they've been given a second chance, Mette leaned in and kissed him. Engaging in a relationship with his sister-in-law will strain his relationship with his daughter, Astrid who already resents her aunt. How will Karl respond to Mette's romantic advances? |
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50% of the community chose Kiss her back. |
| How will Astrid eulogize her mother? Astrid has been put in the uncomfortable position of delivering a eulogy for her abusive mother Ingrid. She must figure out what to say about a woman she has deeply complicated feelings about, in front of a group of family and friends made up of both Ingrid's victims and supporters. |
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62% of the community chose Say she was a monster. |
| How will Karl keep Orson calm during the funeral? Astrid, stressed about the demands of the upcoming funeral, asked her father to keep a close eye on Orson during the ceremony. Astrid wants to keep Orson from seeing Ingrid's body and getting upset. What will Karl do about Astrid's request? |
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51% of the community chose Be strict. |
| What will Astrid do about Ingrid? While she searched for Orson in the woods, Astrid was confronted by her deceased mother. Ingrid told her that she has Orson and can bring her to him, if she follows her deeper into the woods. Now, Astrid must decide if she risks taking the word of an abusive dead woman, or calling out and risk looking unhinged. |
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61% of the community chose Follow her into the woods. |
| At the bar, how will Eric memorialize Toby? Eric received a voicemail from Toby telling him he won't be around anymore, but making one last request. He asked Eric to take his last paycheck, buy a round for everyone at the bar -- and tell them all to go fuck themselves. What will Eric say to the people at the bar? |
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64% of the community chose Deliver his spiteful sendoff. |
Week 6[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| How will Karl tell Astrid they're giving up the search? Detective Haugen told Karl that his grandson Orson has been missing for too long to still be alive, and that the focus of their search has to shift from a rescue effort to a recovery operation. Karl must decide how he will deliver the heartbreaking news to his daughter. |
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65% of the community chose With compassion. |
| What will Rachel tell Eric about Faith's disappearance? While at the Foundation, Rachel lost track of her daughter. Searching through the building, she couldn't find Faith anywhere. She attempted to reach Eric but her call didn't go through. Rachel is getting more and more worried by the minute and must decide what she will tell her husband next time she sees him. |
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56% of the community chose The Foundation failed us. |
| How will Rachel handle Eric's demand to be included? Eric and Rachel's search for Faith didn't turn up any leads, and now there's just one place left to turn: the Foundation. Eric knows that Foundation leadership will exclude him from any decision making, so he asked Rachel to fight to get him a seat at the table. Rachel must decide how to react to his demand to be included. |
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64% of the community chose Advocate for him. |
| How will Astrid stop Brit from reporting her to Aurora? Astrid received a strange call from her sister Brit, who claimed to both have her missing son Orson, as well as evidence that Astrid abused him. Now Brit is threatening to report Astrid to child protective services and Astrid must decide how to handle the situation. |
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49% of the community chose Deny wrongdoing. |
| What will Karl tell Mette he wants them to be? Karl's late wife's sister Mette has confessed her feelings for him, as well as her hope that they build a future together. Now, Karl must decide what his feelings for her really are, and what he wants their relationship to be. |
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49% of the community chose Lovers. |
Week 7[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| How will Karl help Astrid? Astrid has become increasingly detached from reality and has spent hours searching for Orson by herself in the cold wilderness. Karl is worried that if he doesn't get her help, she could end up getting hurt. Karl must decide what type of help his daughter would respond to best. |
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53% of the community chose Get intervention from Aurora. |
| How will Eric respond to Krista? After surviving a terrifying encounter with a monster, Krista blamed Rachel for the Withering and told Eric that he deserves someone better than Rachel for a wife. How will Eric react to Krista's outburst? |
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47% of the community chose "I do deserve better". |
| What will Astrid tell Brit about the investigation? Detective Haugen has revealed to Astrid that she is a person of interest in the investigation of her own son's disappearance. Astrid must decide what to tell her sister about the inflaming accusation. |
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72% of the community chose Tell her the truth. |
| What will Eric say to snap Xavier out of his trance? While traversing a hellish landscape, Eric has stumbled upon the Foundation's leader Xavier, seemingly in a catatonic state and mumbling cryptic sayings out loud. With dangerous creature nearby, Eric will have to decide how to shake Xavier our of his trance. |
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48% of the community chose Remind him of his mission. |
| How will Rachel exploit Xavier's absence? Foundation Elder Barbara told Rachel that the missing leader of the Foundation Xavier signed a letter stating that in his absence, Krista should be put in charge. Barbara said she trusts Rachel more than Krista, and gave her possession of the letter. Now, while her daughter is still missing, Rachel has to decide if she should exploit Xavier's absence and exert control over the Foundation, or tell the truth and allow Krista to lead. |
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50% of the community chose Be honest and let Krista lead. |
Week 8[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Astrid do with Orson's bloody glove? After being accused of orchestrating her own son's disappearance, Astrid discovered that she was in possession of one of Orson's gloves -- which she had no memory of. Now, unsure of how much she should trust herself, she must decide what to do with this incriminating evidence. |
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48% of the community chose Turn the evidence in to Haugen. |
| How will Rachel handle the woman in danger? Lost in the fog, Rachel met a strange woman who is looking for her son. She saw a monster approach the woman and prepare to attack. Now, Rachel is faced with the difficult decision to intervene or save herself. |
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59% of the community chose Distract the monster. |
| Whose side will Eric tell Xavier he's on? Xavier has expressed his thanks to Eric for helping him back to the Foundation safely, but has also issued a challenge to Eric. Xavier wants to know where Eric's true loyalties lie, and has requested that Eric support him completely. |
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67% of the community chose Faith's. |
| How will Astrid find out what happened to Haugen? Detective Haugen's partner Detective Sandberg told Astrid that she'd been cleared of suspicion in Orson's disappearance and that Haugen has been suspended from the police force. When she pressed for details, the detective refused to elaborate and told Astrid she could ask Haugen herself. Now, Astrid has to choose how to get Haugen to tell her what really happened. |
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41% of the community chose Grill her for the truth. |
| How will Astrid react to Brit's denial? Astrid saw Brit storm out of the bar, and learned from Lejo that Brit had come in the previous night, behaving drunk and disorderly and destroying property. Lejo said that Brit denies even setting foot in the bar, and he tells Astrid to get her sister under control. Astrid must decide how to broach the uncomfortable situation with Brit. |
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49% of the community chose Tell her you believe her. |
| What will Rachel do with the forbidden ritual? Rachel discovered a long lost ritual that could bring Faith back. However, this ritual requires someone close to Faith to sacrifice an eye to ensure her safe return. Rachel must decide if she should trust the ritual, and if so, who's eye she will take. |
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46% of the community chose Sacrifice her own eye. |
| How will Karl handle Eva being drawn towards the monster? In the Otherworld, Karl and Eva were hiding from a a gigantic threatening creature, but Eva forcefully demanded to get closer to the creature to see what was really happening. How should Karl respond to Eva's demand? |
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42% of the community chose Force her to stay hidden. |
| How will Rachel testify at the tribunal? Rachel was summoned to testify in front of a Foundation tribunal to explain her actions regarding the forbidden ritual. Her tensions with the Foundation are at a breaking point and she'll need to decide how to address the tribunal. |
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48% of the community chose Quit the Foundation. |
Week 9[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| How will Astrid deal with Nils' interview request? Nils approached Astrid for an interview to explain her side of the story with regards to Orson's disappearance. Nils argues that in the court of public opinion, Astrid is guilty. If she can sway people's opinions, recovering or rescuing Orson may become more likely. Nils reassures Astrid that they have no intention of framing her as the person behind Orson's disappearance, but Astrid is hesitant to trust them completely. |
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49% of the community chose Be honest and open. |
| How will Karl handle Mette's plea to run away together? Mette admitted to Karl that she sometimes helped to end the suffering of patients who were in excruciating pain. Then she asked Karl to run away with her and start a new life somewhere else. Now, Karl has to decide what to do about Mette's offer. |
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39% of the community chose Send her to safety. |
| How will Rachel respond to the recruit's blessing offer? Alone at home, Rachel was visited by a door-to-door recruiter for the Foundation. She saw a monster approaching from behind, but the recruiter seemed unaware of the creature's existence. Rachel must decide if she wants to intervene when it comes to the fate of the recruiter. |
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43% of the community chose Let them die. |
| How will Astrid handle Haugen's request? Astrid was approached by a distressed Haugen, who was convinced that her late daughter was still alive. Haugen believes that both she and Astrid have an opportunity to recover both of their children. She Asked Astrid to meet her in town later that night to try. Now Astrid must decide how to respond to Haugen's unsettling offer. |
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51% of the community chose Go with her. |
| Will Eric sleep with Krista? Xavier told Eric that a way to push back the Withering is for Foundation members to enact a "Merging Ceremony" and express their intimacy and trust in a group setting. Xavier told Eric to "merge" with Krista, and implied that he'd already talked to Rachel about it. With his wife nowhere to be found, and the Withering getting worse by the day, Eric must decide the opportunity to grow closer with Krista. |
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50% of the community chose Refuse Xavier's orders. |
Week 10[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Astrid say she saw? After they encountered a monster that Haugen mistook for her dead daughter, she and Astrid were found by a police officer. The officer then questioned Haugen's sanity when they heard her story. Haugen turned to Astrid to corroborate what they both witnessed. Now, Astrid must decide what she'll say to the officer. |
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55% of the community chose Admit to seeing monsters. |
| How will Rachel play with Faith? Rachel tried to connect with the girl claiming to be her daughter, but the child's responses were increasingly unnerving and violent. Then she demanded they play hide and seek together, and guilted Rachel into agreeing. Which role should Rachel choose? |
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50% of the community chose Hide. |
| How will Karl handle Eva's plan to save the town? (Karl's final fate) Eva told Karl that the monsters will appear at the memorial, and that she needed Karl's help with a plan to kill them all. She also seemed unconcerned with Karl's worry that innocent people might get hurt. Now, Karl has to decide how he should handle Eva, who is determined to get revenge on the monsters. |
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41% of the community chose Defend her from the monsters. |
| Where will Rachel have Faith sleep? The girl claiming to be Rachel's daughter was behaving like the perfectly, almost like the real Faith, and Rachel began to let her guard down. It was getting close to bedtime, and the girl asked to sleep in the same bed as Rachel that night to stay safe. Now Rachel must decide where she and the girl should spend the night. |
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47% of the community chose In bed with her, |
| What will Rachel do with "Faith"? After leaving the Foundation and returning home, Rachel discovered her daughter Faith waiting for her at home. However, Rachel is unsure wether this is truly her daughter, or just another trick of the mind. When Rachel peered outside and saw the house surrounded by monsters, the girl asked Rachel to stay and take care of her. Rachel must decide, once the monsters outside the house disperse, what she will do with the girl. |
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46% of the community chose Leave her behind. |
| How will Eric react to Rachel's demand to be let in? Eric heard Rachel pounding on the doors of the Foundation demanding to be let in. He wasn't sure he could believe what he was hearing, but Rachel promised vital information for Eric's survival and to share what she did at her own Merging ceremonies. Now Eric must decide if he should go against Xavier's wishes and let in Rachel, even though she is no longer a member of the Foundation. |
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41% of the community chose Refuse to open the door. |
Week 11[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Brit do about Karl's liquor cabinet? Astrid and Brit argued about what happened to their father, and Brit stormed off into the dining room to be alone. There, she found her father's old liquor cabinet open and a bottle rattling, drawing her to it. Knowing that she has a history of addiction and alcohol abuse, Brit must decide what she should do about the mysterious bottle. |
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51% of the community chose Pour out the bottle. |
| How will Eric respond to Xavier's invitation? Eric was shocked to learn from Xavier about intimate group "merging" ceremonies among the Foundation members, and the accusation that Rachel used to participate in them. Xavier offered to let Eric attend one such ceremony where Krista will also participate. He even offered to let Eric take the ritual's central role of the "Satyr" if he wished. Eric must now decide how to handle this rare and prestigious proposition. |
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41% of the community chose Offer himself as the Satyr. |
| What will Astrid do for the Goodbye Ceremony? In an effort to find closure and move on, Brit suggested letting go of Orson's memory alongside Karl and Mette in a personal ceremony she learned from one of her friends in recovery. She encouraged her sister to begin healing by giving up a piece of her hope: Orson's doll. Now Astrid must decide what to do with the doll at the ceremony. |
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57% of the community chose Save Orson's doll. |
| What will Rachel do with Faith now that she's returned? After Faith was found alive, she expressed distrust in her mother Rachel. As the members of the Foundation take Faith inside the building where it's safer, Rachel must decide what to do about Faith's well being, now that she's no longer a member. |
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40% of the community chose Stay with her. |
| What will Eric do with Nora? Eric intended to talk to Nora, the woman who found his missing daughter, but discovered that Xavier had her imprisoned in the library. Xavier was adamant that Nora should remain there until he can decide if they should trust her. Xavier then asked Eric to get Nora to explain herself and how she came to be with Faith. Now, Eric must decide how best to approach the mysterious woman. |
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52% of the community chose Interrogate her. |
| How will Astrid handle Haugen's apology? Haugen blamed herself for failing with the search for Orson and his troubled condition when he was found. She admitted she was convinced Astrid was guilty of hurting her own son, and that her judgement was clouded by her old grudge against the family. She apologized to Astrid, and now Astrid will have to decide how to handle Haugen's sentiment. |
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56% of the community chose Fully accept it. |
Week 12[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Brit do about the voices telling her to drink? Brit, alone at the farmhouse, had a strange, hostile phone call her with recovery sponsor, and then saw her late mother Ingrid in the kitchen. Ingrid told Brit that the only way she would stop berating her was if she relapsed. Now, Brit must decide how to deal with the abberation encouraging her to drink. |
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51% of the community chose Smash the bottle. |
| What will Rachel tell Eric she wants for their marriage? Eric asked the difficult question to Rachel: after everything they've been through recently, and after all that's happened with the Foundation, should they stay together as a husband and wife. Rachel must now decide the fate of her marriage with Eric. |
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48% of the community chose Separate cordially. |
| What will Astrid do with the book? After Astrid's son was missing for weeks, he was found alone and with one item in his posession: a Three Billy Goats Gruff storybook. Orson demanded that his mother read him the book, but as she did, Astrid discovered it contained a much darker and violent version of the story than she'd ever heard before. When she tried to stop, Orson demanded she finish reading the story. Now Astrid must decide how to handle her son's request and her own curiosity. |
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48% of the community chose Finish reading the story. |
| How will Brit react to being banned from the support group? Brit was hoping to attend a recovery meeting but was accused of causing another attendee to relapse. She claimed to have never met the other member, but the accuser was firm in their conviction that Brit is to blame. Now, Brit has to decide how to deal with this information and the request to leave. |
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47% of the community chose Respect them and leave. |
| How will Eric handle Nora's demand to be set free? Nora demanded to be released from her makeshift prison of the Foundation Library. She promised Eric that if he let her go she would take him to the place where she originally found Faith. There, they might be able to find a clue pointing to who really took his daughter. Eric must decide what to do with the imprisoned woman. |
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41% of the community chose Let her out but trail her. |
| How will Astrid manage Orson when Aurora visits? After being missing for weeks, Orson finally awoke from his catatonic state and immediately attacked a doctor. Aurora, his social worker, will be coming to check on Orson in a few days. Astrid will need to decide how much to let Aurora see, and what to do with Orson during her visit. |
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50% of the community chose Let her see his violent behavior. |
Week 13[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| How will Brit convince Nils to help her? Orson was found alone in the woods after being missing for weeks, and the only clue his mother has to go on is that he mentioned "the lady in the woods". Astrid asked Brit to bury the hatchet with the journalist Nils so they could enlist their help in learning the truth about this woman. However, Brit and Nils have a complicated history. Brit will have to decide how to try convincing Nils to help them. |
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50% of the community chose Apologize for cutting them out. |
| What will Brit do with her doppelganger? While searching for "the lady in the woods" with Nils, Brit stumbled across a body. When she got close enough to see it clearly, she was shocked to see her own face looking back at her. This Other Brit was holding bottles of liquor and pills, and appeared to be on the verge of death. Now, Brit must decide what to do with her strange double. |
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40% of the community chose Revive her. |
| What will Rachel do about Xavier's offer to rejoin? Xavier told Rachel that he believes Ascension, the ritualistic escape reserved only for the Foundation's most blessed members, is the only way out of the Withering. He then offered to allow Rachel to rejoin the Foundation so she may care for Faith after they all Ascend. He asked Rachel to meet him alone, at midnight, for a secret ritual to make her an Aspirant. Rachel will have to consider both her family's safety and her own humility as she makes her decision. |
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53% of the community chose Reject Xavier's offer. |
Week 14[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| What will Rachel tell Barbara about Xavier's fate? After Xavier died, Rachel was able to speak with Astrid and exchange information about their missing children. Astrid gave Rachel a lead about what might have happened to their kids, but only Barbara would know the significance of the clue. Astrid isn't sure how much she can trust the Foundation Elder Barbara. Now Rachel must decide how to approach Barbara and how much to disclose about what happened with Xavier. |
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51% of the community chose Trust her with the trust. |
| How will Astrid react to Haugen's worry? Haugen told Astrid about her experience helping people recover repressed memories, but that the results can be unreliable. Astrid pushed Haugen to try the technique on Orson to get to the truth of what happened to him when he went missing, but Haugen balked. Now, Astrid must consider both her need for answers and what's best for her son. |
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44% of the community chose Tell her it's worth the risk. |
| Who will Rachel accuse of being a secret Herald? Barbara shared the existence of a secret sect called the Heralds, and surmised that someone in the Foundation may belong to this heretical group. She told Rachel to finding the Herald would reveal whoever was responsible for kidnapping Faith. Who should Rachel accuse of being the secret Herald? |
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54% of the community chose Barbara. |
| How will Brit handle her doppelganger's threat? The strange double -- the Other Brit -- woke up and demanded Brit bring her Nils's pain medication so she could block out "the monsters." Other Brit threatened to hurt Nils if Brit didn't comply. Now Brit must consider her own recovery and Nils' safety as she makes her decision. |
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54% of the community chose Ask Nils to hide their drugs. |
| Who will Astrid ask for backup? Rachel warned Astrid about the Heralds and how they might be coming after them and their children. Astrid decided she didn't want to face this danger alone, but recognized that anybody she asked for help would be putting themselves in danger. Nevertheless, she knows she has to decide how she wants to face the looming threat. |
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51% of the community chose Haugen. |
Week 15[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| What will Astrid tell Orson about Karl and Ingrid's fate? Aurora taunted Astrid to tell Orson the full story about what really happened to his grandparents, revealing the dark history of the family to her child. Now, Astrid must decide whether or not to tell Orson the truth, even at the risk of upsetting her son further. |
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51% of the community chose Tell him the truth. |
| How will Eric respond to Krista’s proposition? Krista asked Eric to help her rebuild the Foundation. She also asked him to leave Rachel and bring Faith to her to start a new family together -- she wants Eric by her side either way. Eric will need to respond to Krista's offer while considering both his family's well being and his own true feelings. |
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44% of the community chose Tell her it's worth the risk. |
| What will Rachel do with Barbara? Barbara told Rachel that she knows what happened to Faith, but will only tell if Rachel released her. Rachel must decide if she thinks Barbara will keep her promise or should she keep her captive and make her pay for what she's done. |
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47% of the community chose Let her go. |
| What will Astrid do with the root offered to her by Aurora? Aurora told Astrid that if she wanted to get all the answers she's been seeking, she'll need to eat the same ceremonial root that she gave to Orson. Astrid must make a decision between trusting Aurora and indulging her search for the truth. |
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49% of the community chose Eat the root. |
Week 16[]
- Note: In Week 16, Genvid Entertainment removed the labels from the Fate system. According to CEO Jacob Navok, this decision was made due to the audience consistently choosing the Redemption outcomes.[7][8]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| What will Astrid decide for Aurora's ultimate fate? Aurora told Astrid that she will sacrifice herself to the monsters to help further the Heralds' plan, and she begged Astrid to make the sacrifice more powerful by pushing her to her death. Astrid will have to decide if she wants to fulfill Aurora's unseemly request. |
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44% of the community chose Keep her alive. |
| What will Brit tell Orson about Eva's shooting? Orson demanded to know the story behind Eva's death. Worried that the truth may inspire more violence in him, but also not wanting to lie to her nephew, Brit wasn't sure if she should tell him. Now Brit has to decide what to tell Orson. |
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52% of the community chose Tell him the truth. |
| What will Eric do about the dangerous townsperson? While Eric, Nora, and Faith were hiding out in the laundromat, a stranger approached them looking for shelter. When the stranger recognized Eric as being affiliated with the Foundation, the stranger attacked them. Nora disarmed the stranger, but now Eric must decide what to do with them. |
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43% of the community chose Let them stay. |
| Where will Astrid decide her family should spend the night? Astrid, Brit, and Orson sought refuge at the Ice Hotel. Other townspeople there blamed the Johansens and their violent reputation for the emergence of the monsters. Astrid needs to find a safe place for her family to spend the night and must decide who to ask for shelter. |
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56% of the community chose Stay with Haugen. |
Week 17[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| How will Rachel address her remaining loyalists? Krista attacked and captured Rachel, bringing her unconscious to the Foundation where she held her in captivity. Krista offered to let her go if Rachel tells the remaining Foundation members to accept Krista as Xavier's successor and give up their loyalty to Rachel. Rachel must decide between her own safety and the potential for more power. |
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60% of the community chose Tell them to save themselves. |
| What will Astrid do about the townspeople threatening Orson? With monsters closing in on the Ice Hotel, the townspeople became agitated and violent. They grabbed Orson and threatened to throw him out to the monsters. Astrid now has the opportunity to take the brunt of the blame for the monsters, effectively ostracizing herself, or escalate the hostile situation even further. |
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50% of the community chose Leave with Orson. |
| Who will Rachel decide Faith will be safest with? The Heralds told Rachel that she was the source of the Withering and the real reason behind her daughter's suffering. Nora and Astrid said that Faith needs her mother, but Rachel worried that she might only cause Faith more harm. Now, Rachel needs to choose who Faith will truly be safe with. |
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49% of the community chose Herself. |
| What will Eric do about Faith demanding he kneel? Eric saw that Faith was somehow connected to the monsters and can even control or communicate with them. Faith demanded that her father kneel in front of her. Now Eric must decide how to respond to his daughter's unnerving behavior. |
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41% of the community chose Remain standing. |
| How will Brit overcome hostile townspeople to get the boat? Brit noticed the other townspeople in the Ice Hotel watching the Johansens, and worried that the hostilities from the townspeople may soon turn violent. Nils recommended that the family get to a boat at the docks and leave town, but warns that there will be others at the docks who also want the boat for themselves. Now, Brit has to decide how she's going to get around the townspeople in an effort to save her family. |
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43% of the community chose Distract them herself. |
Week 18[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| How will Brit handle Nils' betrayal? Brit was betrayed by Nils and realized that their plan to escape on a boat was a complete fabrication. After a tussle, Brit got the upper hand and now must decide what to do with Nils now that she knows about their betrayal. |
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38% of the community chose Forgive them. |
| How will Astrid react to Haugen's confession? Haugen declared her romantic feelings for Astrid and asked if Astrid felt the same way. Now, Astrid will have to decide if she wants to reciprocate Haugen's feelings, let her down easy, or push her away. |
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56% of the community chose Profess her love. |
| What will Astrid do when she finds Orson and the monster? Astrid was shaken to discover Orson wasn't scared of the monster but that he was scared of her. Haugen offered to help her find Orson and help get him away from the monster. Astrid needs to decide what she will do when she find them and if she wants to put her own safety at risk, or the safety of those around her. |
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64% of the community chose Confront the monster. |
| How will Rachel react to Krista's denial? Rachel accused Krista of sending people to kill Faith. Krista vehemently denied wanting to murder Faith, and swore to Rachel that she has a plan to help save Faith if only Rachel would give her a chance to explain. With Faith telling one of her monsters to attack Krista, Rachel has to decide what to do with Krista. |
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38% of the community chose Take her prisoner. |
Week 19[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| How will Rachel respond to Faith's followers? Rachel and Nora were shaken to discover a group of people who have adopted Faith as their leader. Nora asked what Rachel will say to them next time she encounters the group. Rachel will need to figure out how she will deal with Faith's followers. |
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51% of the community chose Challenge their beliefs. |
| Will Astrid let Orson out of his room? Astrid returns from Otherworld to find that Brit has barricaded an unhinged Orson inside his room. Now, he's asking Astrid to be let out. |
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50% of the community chose Keep him locked up. |
| What will Brit do to stop Other Brit from harming Astrid? (Brit's final fate) Other Brit made her intentions clear: if Brit doesn't kill Astrid to stop her family's curse, she will. With Lejo's help, Brit tried to figure out her best course of action. |
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53% of the community chose Embrace her. |
| How will Eric answer Krista's question about choosing Rachel? Krista made a final appeal to Eric for him to choose her over Rachel. Eric backed away, and Krista challenged him to deny that no matter how terribly Rachel treats him, he'll always go back to her. Now, Eric must respond to Krista's accusation. |
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41% of the community chose "She's Faith's mother". |
Week 20[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
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| What will Eric do about Rachel's plan? (Eric's final fate) Rachel devised a plan to rescue Faith, involving using the steel mill machinery to kill her followers. Eric hesitated, unsure what to do, and Rachel demanded he act like a father for once. Eric must decide what he will do about Rachel's plan to save Faith. |
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41% of the community chose Warn the victims. |
| How will Astrid explain Brit's fate to Nils? Astrid was surprised to see Nils reappear out of the fog. Nils challenged Astrid about how she will explain to people what happened to Brit. Astrid needs to decide what what she believes about her sister. |
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53% of the community chose "I failed my sister". |
| How will Astrid reply to the Stranger? The Stranger in the fog that Astrid and Rachel have been seeing for weeks has appeared once again to the mothers, asking cryptic questions. They seem to know something about what's happening to the children, and now Astrid has to answer their question. |
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66% of the community chose We will work towards earning that privilege. |
| How will Rachel react to Krista's olive branch? After what happened to Eric, Rachel was surprised to hear Krista suggest that they stop fighting and work together to help Faith. Krista has a plan on how to help everyone once and for all, so now Rachel must decide how to react to Krista's attempt at making peace. |
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44% of the community chose Bury the hatchet. |
Week 21[]
| Context | Decisions | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| How will Rachel react to Joy's accusation of murder? Rachel was surprised to encounter her late initiate Joy, who accused Rachel of murdering her. Joy demanded that Rachel admit that she was behind her death. Rachel needs to decide how to answer Joy's furious accusation as to why Rachel ended Joy's life. |
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44% of the community chose I was led astray by lies. |
| Which ritual will Rachel perform to save Faith? (Rachel's final fate) Rachel faces the impending arrival of the Great Empath, but she must choose who is right in order to save Faith: The Fanatic who wants her to sacrifice herself to sate the Great Empath, the Heralds who welcome the Great Empath as their savior, or Krista who wishes to leave this world for the next. |
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48% of the community chose The Ascension ritual. |
| What will Astrid do about the townspeople demanding Orson? (Astrid's final fate) Astrid encountered an angry mob of townsfolk who want to take Orson from her. Now she'll have to decide on the best way forward while considering both her child's safety and her own. |
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55% of the community chose Defend Orson from townsfolk. |
Silent Hill: Ascension — What If?[]
Following the conclusion of the series, Silent Hill: Ascension What If? began on April 29, 2024 and ended on July 15, 2024.[9][10] According to Genvid Entertainment, What If? was "a series of special bonus scenes that showed the alternative outcomes of key decisions previously made in the canonical run, offering a tantalizing glimpse of what the universe of Silent Hill: Ascension could have been shaped".[11]
The following are the results of all decisions made by the audience throughout the runtime of Silent Hill: Ascension — What If?
What If? Week 1
What If? Week 2
What If? Week 2
What If? Week 3
What If? Week 3
What If? Week 4
What If? Week 5
What If? Week 6
What If? Week 7
What If? Week 8
What If? Week 8
What If? Week 9
What If? Week 10
What If? Week 11
What If? Week 12
What If? Week 13
What If? Week 14
What If? Week 15
What If? Week 16
What If? Week 17
What If? Week 18
What If? Week 19
What If? Week 20
What If? Week 21
Gallery[]
Creative Director Interview - Silent Hill Ascension Day 045 Post-Show
Interview with Creative Director Martin Montgomery detailing how Ascension's narrative branches work.
References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SHAscension/status/1719439321521115381
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SHAscension/status/1780738241353982089
- ↑ https://genvid.com/2023/11/08/make-a-horror-tv-show-together/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhp27PlaWEAksgT7cx-_874nVpC9sUTuv
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9DL-pximG8
- ↑ https://i.imgur.com/heMUO8d.jpeg
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1769899437592326583
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1770596314017108403
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SHAscension/status/1783670496124629353
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SHAscension/status/1813025821801783460
- ↑ https://archive.is/HDl3H#selection-655.0-661.24
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