Until Dawn Guide | How To Save Matt

In Until Dawn, all the characters' fates depend on your choices, and Matt is definitely one of the hardest to keep alive. The guide below will definitely be helpful at those crucial moments that enable Matt to survive the night. You will be able to keep him alive simply by paying more attention to the dialogue options, exploration, and quick-time events. Here are the major events that decide Matt's fate, sorted out per chapter for your convenience.

Introduction of Matt and Emily

Matt's story is deeply intertwined with his relationship with his girlfriend, Emily. Early in the title, the choices you make set the stage for how things go down between them. These choices don't affect Matt's survival, but having a cooperative relationship with her will make some choices later on a bit easier. All Throughout your interactions with her, always try to diffuse conflicts and be supportive of Emily. When it counts, and your life's in danger, you have to make survival decisions over emotional ones.

Chapter Six: The Radio Tower

One of Matt's most crucial occasions is in Chapter 6 when he and Emily visit the radio tower. After phoning for aid, the tower collapses, trapping Matt and Emily. Your selections here will significantly impact whether Matt survives or dies.

Later, when the tower collapses, you have the option to either jump to safety or attempt to rescue Emily. This is one of the choices in the game. If you decide to rescue Emily, hit the on-screen QTEs without missing a single cue. Matt will die if he misses the single cue that comes up on screen. Jumping to safety raises Matt's survival rate considerably. Of course, it may sound cruel to leave behind Emily, but she will survive the incident, and therefore, in this scenario, one should care about Matt's safety first.

If Matt had the flare gun - that's somewhat crucial to his survival, then additional security would be provided should he be in danger at a later time. To get the flare rifle, you need to have Emily offer it when you previously had them exploring. You had to accept; that's one of those easy decisions that might spell life and death.

Avoiding Cliff Death

Falling off the radio tower-which might leave Matt standing on the edge of a cliff surrounded by hazards on every side. There is a section where you must remain docile without showing hostility while encountering a herd of deer. Display even the slightest attacking movements toward the deer, and they will charge at you, pushing Matt over the edge. Once the option opens up, take your time standing still or walking calmly through the deer herd. This nature will save Matt's skin in that scene.

Chapter Ten: The Mines

If Matt passes the radio tower and the cliff confrontation, then his next big challenge in terms of dying will be in Chapter 10, where he can kill himself in the mines. This section gives you another chance to have him die if you're not paying attention.

If Matt has the flare rifle, he can use that to fend off the attacking Wendigo once he's in the mines. Otherwise, you need to hit every QTE in this sequence if you want Matt to survive. Some of these QTEs are pretty hard, so you'll have to be on your toes and quick on the draw. If you miss a single cue, Matt dies at the hands of the Wendigo.

Also, if Matt is left to himself, he should trace his course with care so he does not become further imperiled by the mines. Some pathways may be cul-de-sacs, and others may be hazardous; when possible, always take the safest and most sensible option.

General Survival Rules for Matt

A few general strategies will also help you keep Matt alive through the game. The most important of these is to consider survival above either the relationships or the character issues. As much as it's nice to work out interpersonal problems, these seldom translate into questions of basic survival.

Also, pay due attention to the totems that will appear in this game. The totems provide foresight into potential futures and can become early warnings about situations that might be hazardous for Matt. Watch out for the ominous totems about Matt's fate, such as falling off cliffs or being attacked by Wendigos. These can become talismans for better judgment calls and ways to avoid disastrous situations.

Finally, master those QTEs. Far too often, Matt's survival hinges on just the right timing for a press in an action sequence. Practice calm, reasoned button pressing to achieve greatness when the heat is on.

Finally… 

Saving Matt in Until Dawn would require an articulate mixture of thinking processes, quick reflexes, and foresight. Key decisions at the fall of a radio tower, finding deer on a cliff, and the mine scenario of Chapter 10 seal the deal. It could be insured only if you pay the most attention to Matt's safety in those very critical situations and use the flare gun to your advantage. Remember: it's cool, not too reckless, and alive. 

Also, check our Until Dawn Review and other guides below:

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