The Thieves in the Night: How to Reach the Second Ending
Short answer: The Thieves in the Night is the second ending - the love branch of the Boat Deck finale: you get Lady Eliza Harrington off the ship instead of stopping Rothvil or saving the passengers. Public samples show it is the ending players reach most often.
The official facts
| Field | Official information |
|---|---|
| Achievement | THE THIEVES IN THE NIGHT |
| Official description | Reach the second ending |
| When it fires | At the end of Level 7, THE SINKING |
| Choice | Help Lady Eliza onto the floating door at the Boat Deck |
| Rarity | The most commonly reached of the three endings in public samples - still rare overall |
How to reach it
- Play through to Level 7 (THE SINKING) and reach the Boat Deck finale.
- At the three-way choice, help Lady Eliza onto the floating door.
- The closing report says Arthur got her off the ship while Rothvil escapes, and THE THIEVES IN THE NIGHT fires as the second ending.
Which value is this ending?
The official values are justice, love and saving as many lives as possible. Public playthroughs and ending guides put this branch in the love slot: you choose the person in front of you and let the bigger picture go, which fits the ending's quiet, personal tone. The achievement itself only says "second ending", so the love label is the community reading of the official framework.
Why it is the most reached ending
Public achievement trackers consistently show more players holding this achievement than the other two. That usually means it is the easiest branch to land on naturally - the ending players reach when they prioritise the person in front of them over the bigger picture.
Replaying for another ending
See The Executioner and The Greater Good, or the endings hub for the full framework.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I unlock The Thieves in the Night?
Reach the second ending: play to Level 7 and finish the game on that branch. The achievement description is "Reach the second ending".
Is this the 'love' ending?
Public guides and playthroughs read it that way: helping Eliza is the personal choice, and the store lists love second of the three values. The achievement itself only says "Reach the second ending".
Why do more players have this ending?
Public trackers show this achievement held more often than the other two endings - it appears to be the branch players reach most naturally.
Can I get it on my first run?
Yes. Nothing documented requires a prior run; the ending depends on the final-moments choice, not on earlier playthroughs.