In the eerie world of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, players are faced with a crucial decision that will shape the fate of the protagonist Red Mac Raith, and his loved one Antea Duarte—choosing between the Ascension Oath and the Resurrection Oath. It’s a choice that goes beyond mere gameplay mechanics; it’s a narrative fork in the road that influences the entire journey through the haunted landscapes of New Eden.
The duo forms a couple of Banishers, serving to protect the living from lingering ghosts. However, after an unfortunate series of events, Antea becomes what she swore to destroy. The player, as Red, must make a pivotal decision and swear an oath to Antea, sealing her fate while affecting the way the plot unravels.
Should You Pick the Ascension Oath or the Revelation Oath in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden?
Banishers: Ghosts of Eden offers players a myriad of optional side quests, called ‘Haunting Cases.’ At the end of each haunting case, the player must decide the fate of one human settler and the ghost haunting them. These choices impact not only the story but also Andrea’s fate. Based on which oath players choose, they must make certain choices during the end of these quests.
The Ascension Oath, as the name suggests, results in the peaceful ascension of Antea’s soul from the world. This will trigger after Red reaches her body in the meetinghouse. If players choose the ascension oath, they can forcibly banish the spirits or peacefully ascend them with a ritual at the end of haunting cases. While this path may be the more morally right choice for many, the ending offers a bittersweet conclusion to Red and Antea’s relationship.
The Resurrection Oath offers a more twisted path with a ‘happier’ resolution for the couple, but not so much for those around them. Red vows to resurrect Antea, but this comes with a hefty price. Players must complete every optional haunting case before the end of the game and choose to blame the settlers during every closure scene. Blaming the settlers results in their death, giving the player ‘essence’ which is required for Antea’s resurrection ritual.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a Trip
The beauty of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden lies in the fact that there is no right or wrong choice; each path is a unique narrative thread, weaving its way through the tortured inhabitants of New Eden. The game encourages players to immerse themselves in the lore, explore the nuances of each oath, and make a choice that resonates with their philosophy.
Ultimately, the decision between the Ascension Oath and the Resurrection Oath is a deeply personal one. Are you one to stick to what society would consider upright, and save many by sacrificing one? Or would you risk it all for someone special to you, if you could grant them a second at life?
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden invites players to confront their fears, embrace the unknown, and shape their destiny in a world where the line between the living and the spectral is blurred. If it comes down to it, what decision would you make in Red’s place? Let us know in the comments below!
