Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Get the Path of Maria Ending
Warning: This guide contains spoilers
To achieve the Path of Maria ending, you must make James choose to care for his virtual girlfriend Maria over the protagonist Claudia. To do this, you must make a series of choices throughout the game that focus on James’s relationship with Maria.
Condition 1: Do not touch any personal items in your inventory.
This includes the photo of Claire, Clair’s letter, handkerchief, and Anna’s knife. These items will lead to other endings, so make sure to avoid them.
Condition 2: Choose the correct cabinet in the Woodside Apartments puzzle
Make sure to seduce the woman in the cabinet at the end of the puzzle.
Condition 3: Spend time with Maria while she’s with you
Take every opportunity to talk to Maria and spend time with her. Don’t rush through important conversations and try to listen to her as much as possible.
Condition 4: Protect Maria from harm
Make sure Maria doesn’t get hurt by keeping her away from danger. Keep an eye on her at all times and move quickly to get her to safety if necessary.
Condition 5: Keep Maria close to you
Don’t let Maria walk off on her own or go into areas where she might get hurt. Try to keep her close to you as much as possible.
Condition 6: Unlock the door to the 108th room at the Rosewater Memorial Hospital
Make sure to have Maria enter the 108th room, and then destroy the 107th room’s door. In the 108th room, you’ll find an original game outfit on Maria. Make sure to equipping her properly.
Condition 7: Find Maria at Baldy’s Mansion
After unlocking the door to Baldy’s Mansion, make your way to the building and talk to Maria. Listen to her conversation and don’t leave her behind.
Condition 8: Use all of the items in the Heaven’s Night puzzle
Make sure to use all of the items in the Heaven’s Night puzzle to help Maria.
Condition 9: Help Maria when she’s ill at Brookhaven Hospital
Before searching the hospital, make sure to talk to Maria and complete her conversation. After finding the bracelet in the hospital director’s office, return to her room and talk to her. Don’t skip the scene with her.
Condition 10: Complete all areas with Maria
After fighting the giant cube, make sure to talk to Maria before entering the next area. She will follow you, and after completing the next area, talk to her again.
Final Step: Use the Rotting Apple and Red Egg items
After defeating the Dual Pyra boss, quickly move to the long hallway while Maria is with you. Before Claire’s conversation ends, move to the edge of the hall and let James confirm that he no longer cares about her.
Achieving the Path of Maria Ending
After completing all of these conditions, you will achieve the Path of Maria ending. James and Maria will leave Silent Hill together, leaving Clair behind.
Conclusion
The Path of Maria ending is a heartwarming conclusion to the game, showing James finding happiness with his virtual girlfriend Maria. Remember to check Gameranx for future news, updates, and guides on Silent Hill 2 Remake and other great games!