Author note: Written by Jachin, a 23-year Resident Evil series fan based in Seoul, South Korea. This guide is based on 6 full RE9 playthroughs on PS5 and Steam (Casual → Insanity → NG+ Insanity completions). All strategies, timings, and locations have been personally tested across the v1.02 patch. AI tools were used only for grammar review and note organization; no AI-generated content appears in strategy analysis.
Verified on: v1.02 + DLC patch · Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 · About the author · Editorial policies
Complete comparison of all 10 RE9 endings in one matrix. Trigger requirements, key content, trophy mapping. SPOILERS. v1.02.
| Ending | Tier | Trigger | Key content | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace True Ending | S | Standard+, knife parry Victor QTE | Mia helicopter cameo + Eveline-Vivien reveal | Trophy: 'Grace's Truth' |
| Leon Insanity Secret | S | Insanity NG+ Leon + fail Victor QTE intentionally | Ada Wong beacon cutscene + RE10 setup | Trophy: 'True Survivor' |
| Grace Insanity Secret | A | Insanity NG+ Grace + Eveline Locket pickup | Extended Vivien research access | Trophy: 'The Catalyst' |
| Leon True Ending | A | Leon route + Victor knife parry success | Sherry Birkin Italy codex unlock | Trophy: 'Old Soldier' |
| Grace Sacrifice | B | Choose to stay at ARK Facility | Vivien research preserved + Grace gone | Trophy: 'Sacrifice' |
| Leon Sacrifice | B | Leon stays + Grace escapes | Mia cameo dialogue different | Trophy: 'Old Wolf' |
| Grace Bad Ending | C | Fail Victor QTE on Casual/Standard | Grace dies, no Mia cameo | Trophy: 'The End' |
| Leon Bad Ending | C | Fail Victor QTE on Leon route | Leon dies, no Ada beacon | Trophy: 'The End' |
| Standard Co-Op Ending | D | Both survive on Casual difficulty | Generic 'reunion' cutscene | No special trophy |
| Hidden Easter Egg Ending | D | Complete 100% files + NG+ Insanity | Director Nakanishi tribute scene | Trophy: 'Completionist' |
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