Hellbridge Demo Endings Guide: How to Unlock All Conclusions

Overview of Endings in Hellbridge Demo

Hellbridge Demo features multiple endings that depend on your choices during the final siege and how you manage your run's progression. Unlike many roguelikes, the game tracks your decisions across several runs, with certain endings requiring cumulative actions. This guide covers every known conclusion, the conditions to unlock them, and what each ending means for the story.

Ending 1: The Last Stand

Unlock condition: Survive the final wave without drafting the 'Gate of Sacrifice' spell and without destroying the bridge.

This is the default ending. You hold the bridge against Hell's forces until dawn breaks, but the portal remains open. The game ends with your character vowing to continue the fight. You receive a moderate amount of permanent currency and unlock the 'Veteran' title for future runs.

Ending 2: The Sacrifice

Unlock condition: Draft and use the 'Gate of Sacrifice' spell during the final siege. You must also have completed the 'Lost Soul' side quest at least once in any previous run.

When you activate the spell, your character channels all their life force to seal the gate. The bridge collapses, but the invasion is stopped. This ending provides a large permanent currency bonus and unlocks the 'Martyr' class for your next run.

Ending 3: The Descent

Unlock condition: Destroy the bridge during the final wave by targeting its structural weak points. You must also have unlocked the 'Hellforged' upgrade from the blacksmith.

Instead of defending, you collapse the bridge into the abyss, taking the demon army with it. Your character falls into Hell but survives. The ending shows you waking up in a hellish landscape, setting up a sequel hook. This ending grants a unique weapon blueprint and the 'Fallen' cosmetic set.

Ending 4: The Covenant

Unlock condition: Refuse to fight the final boss and instead complete the 'Demon's Bargain' dialogue chain. You must have collected three 'Soul Shards' across previous runs.

You strike a deal with the demon lord, becoming a gatekeeper yourself. The living world is spared, but at the cost of your humanity. This ending locks you out of future runs unless you reset your save. It provides the most lore text and a special 'Covenant' title.

• Survive until final boss without killing it
• Have 3 Soul Shards in your inventory
• Select all 'Bargain' dialogue options
• Accept the demon lord's offer

Ending 5: The True Ending

Unlock condition: Complete the 'Hidden Archive' quest chain across three runs, collect all five 'Memory Fragments', and defeat the final boss with the 'Purified' weapon.

This ending reveals the true nature of the Hellbridge: it was created by an ancient civilization to contain a primordial evil. By purifying the bridge, you banish both the demons and the darkness permanently. The world is saved, and your character becomes a legend. This ending unlocks New Game+ mode and the 'Primordial' difficulty setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get multiple endings in one run? No. Each run only allows one ending based on your final choices. You must start a new run to attempt a different conclusion.

Do choices in earlier runs affect endings? Yes. The Sacrifice, Descent, Covenant, and True endings all require actions from previous runs, such as completing quests or collecting items.

Is there a 'bad' ending? The Last Stand is considered the neutral ending. The Sacrifice and True endings are positive. The Descent and Covenant are ambiguous but not strictly bad.

Will my progress carry over to the full game? Developers have confirmed that save data from the Demo will carry over to the full release, including unlocked endings and rewards.

How do I reset my save to try the Covenant ending? You can delete your save file from the game's settings menu or manually from the save folder. This is required for the Covenant ending as it locks your profile.