Guide to the Endings of Spec Ops: The Line

Spec Ops: The Line features an intricate, narrative-rich gameplay experience with unsettling conclusions. Each distinct ending unlocks a separate achievement, contingent on your final choices. As a result, player engagement with the game can lead to multiple playthroughs to discover every possible ending.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps necessary to achieve the ultimate outcomes and the associated rewards.

Option 1 – Walker Attempting Suicide

In the climactic chapter, you will be faced with the choice of taking your own life or shooting Konrad. Choosing suicide will conclude the game immediately.

Award: A Farewell to Arms Achievement, 30 points / Silver

Option 2 – Walker Killing Konrad

Opting to eliminate Konrad unlocks three different alternate endings for the player.

Ending 1 – Surrender

As the epilogue begins, armed forces will pursue you, presenting you with three options: kill, be killed, or surrender. To obtain the first ending, avoid allowing Walker to fire any shots, leading to his weapons being confiscated and his evacuation.

Ending 2 – Kill Patrol

Start the epilogue by attacking the patrol, taking them down completely during your firefight.

Award: The Road to Glory  Achievement, 30 points / Silver

Ending 3 – Be Killed by the Patrol

Fire at the first commander of the patrol and allow the others to eliminate you afterwards.

Award: The Road to Glory  Achievement, 30 points / Silver

Alternate Ending – Konrad Counting to Five

If you allow Konrad to count to five without making a selection, he will kill Walker, triggering a cutscene reflecting on the disastrous evacuation of Dubai. This ending is one of the most disheartening in Spec Ops: The Line, though the others offer little in terms of hope.

Award: A Farewell to Arms Achievement, 30 points / Silver