The Ultimate Canon Ending of FNAF RUIN! All Endings Explained! Secret Finale!
Since its launch in 2014, the Five Nights at Freddy‘s (FNAF) horror game franchise has enthralled players with its creepy animatronic characters, jump scares, and ever-growing mythology full of mysteries to unravel. The latest installment, Five Nights at Freddy‘s: Security Breach, has continued that tradition by introducing multiple possible endings for players to discover. Now, with the release of the RUIN DLC, fans are hotly debating which ending is truly the canon finale for the series. In this guide, we’ll analyze the evidence supporting the various endings, and explore what secrets the explosive conclusion of RUIN may reveal about the ultimate fate of beloved characters like Gregory, Vanessa, and Glamrock Freddy.
Deciphering The Endings of FNAF: Security Breach
Security Breach shook up the traditional FNAF formula by allowing free-roaming exploration instead of confining players to small security office. As protagonist Gregory attempts to survive the night and outwit the murderous animatronics inside Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex, he can achieve one of three main endings:
Princess Quest Ending: If Gregory completes the retro-style Princess Quest arcade game hidden within the Pizzaplex, he wakes up to discover his experience has been a dream of Vanessa/Vanny. However, Glitchtrap still seems to have control over her.
Burntrap Ending: Gregory defeats William Afton’s horrifying Burntrap form, but is left alone and unable to escape the now-burning Pizzaplex.
Leaving the Pizzaplex: After 6AM hits, Freddy escorts Gregory out of the mall-like Pizzaplex to safety. A post-credits scene shows Vanessa still trapped as Vanny.
These endings leave much open to interpretation regarding the true fate of the characters. This ambiguity, along with references to a cult-like “Afton” clan, sparked intense speculation among fans. The later release of the enigmatic RUIN DLC has only deepened the mystery.
Inside the Twisted Mind of RUIN
The RUIN DLC for Security Breach introduces a non-canon yet intriguing character known as “The Mime.” Trapped within a twisted illusion constructed by the enforcer Easter Bonnie, the Mime encounters freakish anthropomorphic animal animatronics and explores an unstable reality known as the Ruins.
Ultimately, there are three main endings that players can unlock:
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Vanessa’s Release: The Mime/Player seemingly wakes up from the hallucination to find themselves in Princess Quest. However, Vanessa still seems to exhibit Vanny-like behavior.
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Gregory’s Sacrifice: In order to prevent the Mime from hurting others, Gregory intentionally breaks the elevator they are in, causing a lethal fall. However, the Mime may have survived.
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Unanswered Questions: If the player fails to achieve any other endings, the Mime is abandoned in the elevator and presumably dies. Easter Bonnie vows the Mime was “almost his best friend.”
Sifting Through the Evidence of the True Ending
While RUIN’s surreal meta-plot adds another layer of questions, a close analysis reveals connections that may confirm which Security Breach ending is the canonical finale.
The Vanessa’s Release ending reinforces the Princess Quest game first introduced pre-launch. With its goal of rescuing Princess Susie from Glitchtrap’s curse, Princess Quest likely holds deeper significance about freeing Vanessa of her Vanny persona that has persisted across various endings.
Meanwhile, Gregory’s pivotal choice to sacrifice himself to protect others shows the complexity beneath his mischievous troublemaker exterior. This connects to the DLC’s hints about how Gregory has an unusual degree of security access within the Pizzaplex system, suggesting a hidden backstory.
Finally, the oft-debated Leaving the Pizzaplex ending gains supporting evidence from RUIN. Both Roxy and Freddy assist Gregory in escaping from the Mime’s deadly trap, mirroring their protective roles in guiding Gregory out of the Pizzaplex.
Diving Deeper Down the FNAF Lore Rabbit Hole
While RUIN sheds light on Gregory’s fate after night six, it also introduces some strange new mysteries to the overall FNAF universe:
The Mime’s unsettling origin story hints at a lonely child’s desperate need for friendship and family. But who created the Mime animatronic to fulfill that desire? And what is the greater purpose behind its disturbing hybrid animal costume?
Gregory’s technical proficiency and hidden access suggests he may be connected somehow to the Pizzaplex’s security system itself. Is he meant to monitor threats? Or does he have a more sinister agenda?
Glamrock Freddy is conspicuously absent from the DLC, despite his major role assisting Gregory previously. Is the loyal animatronic now out of commission in some way? And does his disappearance leave Gregory undefended?
These questions and more will likely inspire fan theorists for years to come. But for now, the RUIN DLC delivers a nightmarishly surreal adventure that also inches us closer to resolving Security Breach’s many mysteries. Its twisted endings hint at canon answers while still leaving players hungry for more hidden lore. Scott Cawthon clearly recognizes that the suspense and speculation surrounding these elusive secrets is what keeps devoted followers enthralled within the franchise’s shadowy worlds.