Seeing every ending in Scott Pilgrim EX is one of the most satisfying goals the game offers, and the good news is that the structure behind it is refreshingly clear. There are no hidden triggers, no obscure branching paths, and no missable flags to stress over. What you need is simple: finish the game with each playable character and watch what the story delivers for each of them.
How Does the Ending System Work in Scott Pilgrim EX?
The ending system in Scott Pilgrim EX ties directly to the playable roster. Every fighter in the game has their own ending scene, and the only way to see it is to carry that character through the full story and defeat Mecha-Gideon as the final boss. There are no alternate routes within a single run, no special conditions mid-level, and no secret boss phases to trigger. The path to every ending runs through the same final fight, just with a different face leading the charge.
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The main ending unlocks after your very first story clear, regardless of which character you pick. This is your foundation before going after the character-specific scenes.
What Is the Main Ending?
The main ending triggers automatically the first time you finish the story. Beat Mecha-Gideon, watch the scene, and you have your baseline clear. Nothing special is required here. This first run also gives you a feel for the pacing and the final boss, which makes every subsequent run faster once you know what to expect.
Which Characters Do You Need to Beat the Game With?
To collect every character ending, you need to complete a full story run with each of the following fighters:
- Scott Pilgrim
- Ramona Flowers
- Patel (Matthew Patel)
- Lucas Lee
- Roxie (Roxie Richter)
- Robot-01
- Gideon (Gideon Graves)
Each of these characters has a unique ending scene tied to their individual story perspective. Running through the roster in any order works fine, so pick the fighters you are most comfortable with first and save the trickier ones for later.
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Start with Scott or Ramona if you want the most familiar experience. Their movesets are the most straightforward for players still learning the game's rhythm.
Mecha-Gideon final boss fight
What Is the Fastest Way to See All Endings?
Speed comes down to one thing: getting to Mecha-Gideon without burning time. Here is the most efficient approach:
- Prioritize characters you already know. Familiarity with a fighter's moveset means fewer deaths, fewer retries, and faster stage clears.
- Do not treat every run as a completionist sweep. You are not hunting collectibles or maxing stats this time. The goal is reaching the final boss and finishing the fight.
- Save unfamiliar characters for last. If a specific fighter feels awkward, push that run to the end of your list. Getting stuck on a difficult character early kills momentum.
- Learn the final boss pattern once. After your first clear, Mecha-Gideon should never surprise you again. Use that knowledge to cut down the end-game phase on every subsequent run.
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Skipping stages or rushing carelessly can lead to unexpected difficulty spikes, especially if your character is under-leveled. Make sure you have enough health and resources before entering the final encounter.
Stage progression overview
Ending Unlock Summary Table
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Playing as Gideon to unlock his own ending is the most unusual run in the set. His playstyle differs significantly from the rest of the cast, so save this one for when you are confident with the game's mechanics.Does Completion Order Matter?
No. The game does not track endings in any specific sequence, and there is no bonus for clearing characters in a particular order. The only thing that matters is that you complete a full story run with each fighter. Once a character's ending has been seen, that run is done and you move on to the next one.
The structure of Scott Pilgrim EX keeps this goal clean and accessible. One run per character, one final boss per run, and seven unique endings waiting at the finish line.