The Quarry ending guide – how to save everyone

Want to get the best The Quarry ending? Unlike most slasher films, The Quarry allows players to save every important character in the same playthrough. This is easier said than done, however, as this horror game features many choices, prompts, and quick time events. It doesn’t help that some decisions made at the beginning won’t come to fruition until much later, and given how saving progress works, you need to replay the game to get a different outcome.

We recommend making a manual save at the start of every chapter. You must complete difficult quick time event challenges to get the best The Quarry ending. If you fail any of these challenges, these manual saves easily allow you to retry without playing the entire game again. Unfortunately, you can’t make manual saves in-game, so you’ll need to open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Users folder in your boot drive. From there, open your Username’s folder and continue to AppData > Local > TheQuarry > Saved. Next, copy and paste the files inside this folder to another location. You can paste these files into the Saved folder to go back if you make a mistake.

In order to make things easier for you, we’ve separated all key choices into chapter headers. We’ve also tried our best to keep things as vague as possible, but there may still be minor spoilers in the paragraphs ahead.

Here is how to get the best The Quarry ending:

Prologue

Complete the first quick time event challenges as shown, making sure to pick the map
After exiting the car, open the trunk and choose the option to snoop
Talk to Max, interact with the glowing marker at the bottom of the screen to look into the woods
Choose the Compliant option when you next talk to Max
While following the main path, complete two quick time event challenges
When talking to Travis in the car, pick the following dialogue choices: Honest, Honest, Friendly, Compliant, and Relieved
Go downstairs after the cutscene and look in the area where the car’s headlights point
Take the wrenches, then choose the Confident dialogue option
Help Max after finding the collar
When the old woman is talking to you, choose the Move On option

Chapter 1

When talking to the other campers, choose the Reflective dialogue option
When talking to Kaitlyn outside the cars, choose the following options: Playful, Mischievous, Brave, Break the Fuel Line, and Friendly. Make sure to catch the phone during the quick time event after breaking the fuel line
When the game switches to a new area, complete the quick time event and choose the Break In option
Move to the left when you enter the hut and pick up the teddy. Choose the Keep option
While talking to Emma, select the Enthusiastic option, complete the quick time event, choose to take the Scenic Route, and pick the Supportive option
Nudge to interrupt the next event before selecting the following dialogue options: Friendly, Supportive, and Understanding
As Ryan, choose the Eavesdrop option while Chris takes a phone call, then pick the following dialogue options: Concerned, Apologetic, and Inquisitive
Complete the two quick time events to get the water bottle and catch the keys, then select the following dialogue options: Insistent, Supportive, and Reluctant
When the old woman is talking to you, choose the Move On option

Chapter 2

As Emma, kick the door
Call Jacob when you interact with the door at the end of the storage area
Pick up the shotgun in the stash room
When Emma opens the safe, choose to Leave Fireworks, then the Affectionate dialogue option
As Dylan, choose the Friendly dialogue option
Interact with the phone next to the bin and pick the Sarcastic dialogue option
Examine the shotgun on the wall, then select the Serious dialogue option
Interact with the door next to the shotgun and complete the quick time event
Interact with the wardrobe and choose the Mischievous dialogue option
Inspect the screens
Check the letter on the box to the right side of this room
Examine the maps on the wall
Go back and check the bathroom mirror to the right
Examine the guitar on the wall to the left
Pick up the charged phones in Chris’ office and choose the Head to Party option
As Nick, if Abi gets scared of the birds, select the Reassuring dialogue option
As you reach the edge of the woods, pick the Sincere dialogue option
Save Abi by completing the quick time event
Complete the Hold Breath event (There are no consequences outside of slightly different dialogue options here, but this is good practice for similar events in the future)
Choose the Cheerful option if you complete the Hold Breath event
As Kaitlyn, move the camera and take the photo
Go for the Serious, then Stern dialogue options
In the next scene with Nick and Jacob, choose the Hopeful dialogue option
After shooting melons and bottles, choose the Gloating dialogue option
Interrupt during the campfire scene at night
Select the following options: Truth (as Ryan), Mischievous, Kaitlyn, and Mischievous

Chapter 3

As Abi, choose to Call Back when Nick calls out for her
Select Honest, then Cautious dialogue options
Kiss Nick
Help Nick
Complete the quick time event
Run
Mash the button when prompted
Don’t press the button to climb the tree
Complete the Hold Breath event (wait until the screen stops flashing red, the health bar is nearly depleted, and the monster turns around)
As Jacob, talk to Emma at the lake and choose the Enthusiastic dialogue option
Don’t press the button to splash
Pick the Flirt dialogue option
If you stole the rotator cap from the car earlier, choose to help Abi
As Ryan, select the Worried, then Assertive dialogue options
Take the Shortcuts when prompted, then complete the quick time event events. This sequence will happen twice
Shout, then Shoot at the big guy
As Jacob, don’t press the button to Call Out
When the prompt appears, mash the button
Go for the Pleading dialogue option
Don’t press the button to Throw Dirt
When the old woman is talking to you, choose the Move On option

Chapter 4

As Ryan, when you’re looking at Nick’s wound, apply pressure
When prompted, mash the button
Pick the Dismissive dialogue option
Press the button to call out
Don’t press the button both times, so you don’t shoot the gun
Select the Questioning option
Press the button to let go
Complete the quick time event
As Emma, complete the quick time events, making sure to Spray, Block Door, and Use Trapdoor when given the options
As Dylan, choose the following dialogue options: Optimistic, Hopeful, Determined, Suspicious, Calm, and Defensive
Give the gun
As Emma, Reel Slowly on the crank
Don’t press the button to Speed Up
When the old woman is talking to you, select the Move On option

Chapter 5

In the scene with Nick and Abi, choose the Grateful dialogue option
Don’t press the button to Speak Up
Go for the Reassuring dialogue option
Complete the quick time events as Kaitlyn, including the Hold Breath event (the screens stops flashing red when the breath bar is around a quarter full and the hunter walks away)
When you’re back with Nick and Abi, pick the following dialogue options:
Confident and Intrigued
Choose to Hide
Complete the Hold Breath event (the screens stops flashing red when the breath bar is around a quarter full and the hunter walks away)
As Dylan, talk to Ryan and choose the Confident dialogue option
As Ryan, select the following dialogue options: Interested, Concerned, and Apologetic
Press nothing when Ryan aims the gun at the ceiling
Go for the following dialogue options: Aggressive, Confident, Calm, and Desperate
Take the Chainsaw, then pick the Uncertain dialogue option
When the old woman is talking to you, choose the Move On option

Chapter 6

As Jacob, while talking to Emma, go for the Delighted, then Apologetic dialogue options
Complete the quick time event, then Hide and complete the Hold Breath event (the screen stops flashing red with around 30% of breath remaining when the monster moves away)
Select the option to Pry Open
As Kaitlyn, pick the Compassionate dialogue option
Press the button to Intervene, then Help Nick
As Abi, talk to Nick and select the Calm, then Compassionate dialogue options
Shoot the Shotgun
As Emma, after reaching the top of the hill, don’t press the button to Run
Select the following dialogue options: Reassuring, Suspicious, and Interested
When the old woman is talking to you, pick the Move On option

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Chapter 7

As Laura, don’t press the button to Call Out
Go for the following dialogue options: Compliant, Compliant, Intrigued, and Pleading
Don’t press the button to Lash Out
Go for the following dialogue options: Concerned, Disappointed, Compliant, and Worried
When Laura is in her cell, inspect the corner to the left of the bed to view the wall
Interact with the bed to find a spoon, which Laura uses to open a stone in the wall
Select the following dialogue options: Fearful, Serious, Reflective,
Encouraging, Empathetic, Calm, Curious, Optimistic, and Skeptical
Don’t press the button to Call for Help
Choose the Compassionate dialogue option
While free to explore the police station as Laura, head upstairs and examine the locker in the third office to get a syringe
Return to your cell and interact with the loose stone to hide the syringe
Go to sleep
Pick the following dialogue options: Honest and Confident
Don’t press the button to Take Gun
Choose the following dialogue options: Confused, Encouraging, Resigned, and Empathetic
Complete both quick time events. Hiding the syringe will knock out Laura’s assailant
Go for the Anxious, then Reassuring dialogue options
Choose to Show Bite
As Jacob, either Plead or Say Nothing
When the old woman is talking to you, choose the Move On option

Chapter 8

As Ryan, when talking to Laura, go for the following options: Uncertain, Curious, Suspicious, Guarded, Compassionate, Friendly, Inquisitive, Reflective, and Compassionate
When you take control of Kaitlyn, choose the Honest, then Encouraging dialogue options
As Ryan, when you approach the tunnel with the red light, complete the quick time event
Don’t press the button to Open Cage
Press the button to Stop Laura
Help Jacob
Select Breakers 1+2
Press the option to Continue
Select Breakers 2+3
When the old woman is talking to you, go for the Move On option

Chapter 9

Pick Positive, then Curious in the cutscene with Dylan and Kaitlyn
Pick Curious, then Curious in the cutscene with Abi and Emma
As Laura, mash the button, then complete the quick time event
Don’t press the button to Pull Knife
As Ryan, interact with the cabinet on the right and check the bed in the middle
Interact with the left door, then choose to Hide
Choose In Cabinet
Complete the Hold Breath event (screen stops flashing red at about 5% of your breath remaining)
Mash the button
As Laura, choose the option to hide
Complete the Hold Breath event (screen stops flashing red at about 5% of your breath remaining)
Approach the door and complete the quick time events
Go for the Attack option
Mash the button
As Ryan, complete the quick time events, including the Hold Breath event (screen stops flashing red at around 40% of breath remaining, but the big man comes back if you leave it too long)
Press the button to Stab
Go for the Sympathetic, then Accept dialogue options
Don’t press the button to Pull Away
As Dylan, pick the Encouraging dialogue option
Warn Kaitlyn
Complete the quick time event, then sound the horn
Complete the quick time events that follow after sounding the horn
As Abi, inspect the fuse box straight across from the staircase where the Tarot card is
Go up the ladder after finding the Silver Shells in the fuse box
As Laura, trigger the cutscenes
Shoot the target with the shotgun
Choose the Suspicious dialogue option
Complete the quick time event during the flashback scene if you picked up the Hierophant Tarot card

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Chapter 10

Provided you killed the monster in Chapter 9, you begin the chapter as Max
Select the Stay option
As Kaitlyn, return to the portrait and choose to Prepare for Attack
Run
Select Beam
Mash the button
Run
Choose to Investigate if Abi and Emma are alive, and you got the Silver Shells in Chapter 9
Shoot the target with the shotgun
As Laura, choose Inquisitive
Complete the quick time event
Grab the gun
Take Cover
Complete the quick time event
Go for the Determined dialogue option
Choose the Give to Ryan option
Pick the Probing, then Reflective dialogue options
Don’t press the button to Raise Gun
Fail the next quick time event
Shoot the target with the shotgun

Evidence locations

In every chapter in The Quarry, there is a piece of evidence you can gather to amend the epilogue, ensuring the survivors get acquitted.

Here are all of The Quarry evidence locations:

Chapter 1: Empty vial – by the large tree at the centre of the camp cabins while Abi and Emma are picking up their bags
Chapter 2: Torn bags – in the corner at the back of the camp store after you or Jacob opens the locked door
Chapter 3: Bloated corpse – choose to steal the rotor arm as Jacob while looking in the vehicle during chapter 1, then as Jacob in chapter 3, dive in the water. Complete the quick time events to free Jacob and grab the evidence
Chapter 4: Attack photo – as Emma while on the island, go up the staircase and find the hut. Go through the door and search the bag. Use the taser against the monster and press the interact button to take a photo during the timed event
Chapter 5: Claw marks – before heading inside the broadcast tower as Dylan and Ryan, look left of the steps to find the claw marks above a ventilation fan
Chapter 6: Memory card – at the start of chapter 6, climb to the walkway and keep to the right as you walk across. There is a camera on your right as you reach the end
Chapter 7: Cease and desist letter – while you’re able to freely walk around the police station as Laura, head past the four desks and reach the fifth desk in the corner with the letter on it
Chapter 8: Scarred flesh – while Ryan and Laura make their way to the upper part of the excavation site, a staircase will collapse to reveal a wooden beam. Walk across the beam to find the flesh
Chapter 9: Kaylee’s letter – across the room from the hole Ryan emerges from, open the dresser to find Kaylee’s letter
Chapter 10: Trail Cam footage – inside the lodge, head to the first floor and walk past the portrait to find a classroom. Go up the staircase to the storage area to find an open box with the videotape inside

If you follow these directions to the letter, you should get The Quarry’s best ending, but there are hundreds of other endings to discover. Some of the actors in this horror adventure game may seem familiar, so check out The Quarry cast and characters list if you want to know where they appear in other films, TV, and videogames.