The villain then abruptly kills the person you don’t choose.
And they haven’t labeled either of the endings as canon.
But if one was to be considered the “real” ending, which should it be?
Here’s an explanation about how the conclusions are different and the reasons why each should be canon.
The surviving character laments the loss of their fallen comrade.
However, things start to differ oncethe badass Marcus Fenixhears the terrible news.
If JD is alive, the older Fenix consoles his son who remains distraught over Del’s passing.
Then later, in the final cutscene of the game, the two share a nice moment.
In the game’s conclusion, Del tries to console the grieving father.
Towards the end of the game, however, he starts to reform.
And he begins to transform back into the honorable person he used to be.
His death cuts this redemption story short.
It could prove to be one of the most interesting arcs in the series.
Well, during Gears 5, the team of Kait and Del start to impress, too.
They spend pretty much the entire campaign together and share a great rapport throughout.
Del even helps Kait deal with all of the craziness surrounding her family history.
Therefore, he doesn’t get as much attention as some of his allies.
Nor does the guy have many memorable moments that don’t revolve around other people.
He’s incredibly arrogant and smug, yet he’s also very entertaining.
Once Fahz hears about Fenix’s demise, the man is crushed.
This grief could motivate Fahz into becoming a better person in the following game.
Fans can also make the argument that Del’s death could work just as well.
They spend more time butting heads than sharing sweet moments or bonding over their shared experiences.
Their turbulent relationship serves as an intriguing subplot throughout the games.
But that can’t come to a satisfying conclusion if JD perishes.
And even with that scene, it still feels as though the two have unfinished business.
However, that could change if the Queen of the Swarm executes JD.
The grizzled Gear could then embark on one last revenge mission to avenge his son.
If written well, it would nicely complement Kait’s own story.
The pair used to be close, but James' shift in personality severely damages their friendship.
By the end, though, they both seem to have made amends.
Del even manages to get on good terms with JD’s new best friend: Fahz.
Therefore, there isn’t much left for the character to do in any would-be Gears 6.
His only purpose would be to support the likes of Kait and Marcus.
JD has more storyline potential.
Secondly, players see Marcus’s distraught reaction to his son’s demise.
Seeing him lose another loved one makes the death even more impactful.
1Verdict
Both endings have strong cases as to why they should be considered the canon one.
Del, on the other hand, would likely get lost in the shuffle anyway.
And at least getting killed by the Queen of the Swarm is a memorable exit from the series.
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