Detroit: Become Human Guide | How to Save the Fish in The Hostage

Most people fail to save the Fish on their first attempt—“9 out of 10” is a common experience. If you are here, then you are probably one of them. Follow the right moves carefully to ensure success from now on. 

Where This Happens

At the opening of Detroit: Become Human, during the mission The Hostage, you control Connor as he enters an upscale apartment. Near the shattered aquarium at the entrance, a small Fish lies on the floor. This tiny interaction appears optional, but it is one of the earliest choices you can make.

Spot the Fish

Spot the Fish quickly as you scan the entryway. Perfect eyesight is not required; focus on the floor immediately in front of the broken aquarium. The Fish is easy to miss amid the glass and water, so stay alert and move the camera low to bring it into view.

Perform the Input

This is the hardest part, but it is easier than it seems. You only need one precise motion: hold the prompted button, move it to the right, and then sweep a quarter-circle downward as indicated—“hold and move the button to the right and then move it a quarter circle down.” Execute this single, confident motion to pick up the Fish and place it back into the tank.

Enjoy the Moment

Once the Fish is safe in the water, take a beat to appreciate the small win. It looks adorable—“so coquette!”—bobbing back to life in the aquarium’s currents.

What This Choice Influences

Saving the Fish subtly nudges Software Instability upward—“goes brrrr”—reinforcing empathetic behaviour that can steer you toward a more Deviant trajectory and, potentially, a Good Ending later on. While this early act is small, it sets the tone for compassionate choices throughout The Hostage and beyond.|

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