- Anmu ending explained: The game has two endings — the standard Escape ending and a hidden True Ending.
- True Ending requirement: Collect all lore notes and enter the hidden side room on the final floor before escaping.
- Hidden room: A secret panel behind a shelf on the crash floor contains a figurine and a lore note.
- Story meaning: The lore notes reveal the building's backstory and unlock extra ending dialogue.
- Part Two: A direct continuation is in development, so the True Ending sets up the next chapter.
Anmu Ending Explained: Overview
In Anmu, the horror elevator game on Roblox by Jothem Studio, your run ends one of two ways. Most players reach Ending 1 — Escape, where they insert the exit key into the final elevator and ride up to safety. But the game hides a second conclusion: Ending 2 — the True Ending, which only unlocks for players who explored thoroughly and pieced together the building's story. This guide breaks down what each ending means, how to trigger both, and the exact requirements most players miss on their first run.
The ending you get changes the final dialogue and directly sets up Part Two, which is currently in development. If you care about the story, always aim for the True Ending on your second playthrough.
Ending 1 — Escape, Explained
The Escape ending is the default conclusion. After surviving the crash floor, solving the randomized keypad code, sneaking past the Wanderer in the corridor, and restoring power in the breaker room, you climb to the exit floor, insert your collected key into the elevator panel, and ride up.
What it means: You physically survived the building, but you left its mysteries unanswered. The notes you skipped, the hidden room you never entered — they stay behind. The ending implies the protagonist escapes without ever understanding what happened in the building, which is why the final dialogue is noticeably shorter if you never collected the lore notes.
Complete all floors and use the exit elevator without entering the hidden side room on the final floor. This is the ending most first-run players receive.
Ending 2 — The True Ending, Step by Step
The True Ending rewards thorough exploration. Follow these steps in order during a single run:
Search the Crash Floor Fully
Interact with the loose panel behind the shelf on Floor 1. The hidden room contains a collectible figurine and the first lore note — grab both before opening the stairwell.
Collect Every Lore Note
Lore notes are scattered across every floor, including desks and lockers on the code floor and alcoves on the corridor floor. Missing even one note blocks the True Ending.
Survive the Monsters
Crouch past the Wanderer, stay silent near the Listener, and time your moves against the Watcher. Dying resets your progress and your note collection.
Enter the Hidden Side Room on the Exit Floor
Before inserting the key into the exit elevator, explore the hidden side room on the final floor. This is the step almost everyone skips.
Escape
With all notes collected and the hidden room visited, insert the key and ride the elevator up. Extra dialogue plays, delivering the full story reveal.
Players often enter the hidden final-floor room but skipped notes on earlier floors — the True Ending still does not trigger. Track your note count floor by floor.
Secrets That Feed Into the Endings
Hidden Shelf Room
- Loose panel behind the crash floor shelf
- Contains a figurine and a lore note
- Free to grab, no monster threat on Floor 1
Lore Notes
- Scattered across every floor
- Reveal the building's backstory
- Unlock extra ending dialogue
Breaker Secret
- Flip breakers in reverse order of the wall diagram
- Opens a secret hatch near the breaker room
- Contains a bonus item
| Secret | Location | Reward | Ending Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden shelf room | Crash floor, behind shelf | Figurine + lore note | Required (note) |
| Lore notes | Every floor | Backstory, extra dialogue | Required for True Ending |
| Breaker reverse order | Breaker floor hatch | Bonus item | Optional bonus |
| Hidden side room | Exit floor | Story reveal | Required for True Ending |
| Flashlight easter egg | Shine at crashed elevator x3 | Sound cue | Cosmetic only |
True Ending Requirements:
- Find the hidden room behind the crash floor shelf
- Collect every lore note on all floors
- Visit the hidden side room on the exit floor
- Then use the exit elevator to escape
Do a "secrets-first" run: clear each floor's notes and secrets before advancing. The monsters get more aggressive on later floors, so front-load your exploration early.
Endings Comparison and Part Two Setup
| Aspect | Ending 1: Escape | Ending 2: True Ending |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Standard | Requires full exploration |
| Lore notes needed | None | All of them |
| Hidden final room | Skipped | Must be entered |
| Final dialogue | Short | Extended story reveal |
| Part Two relevance | Basic setup | Direct story continuation |
| Death Cause | Floor | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinting noise | Corridor floor | Walk or crouch only |
| Watcher vision cone | Guarded rooms | Time gaze rotations |
| Wrong breaker order | Breaker floor | Read the diagram first |
| Stalker proximity | Later floors | Keep moving, avoid flashlight |
The True Ending's extended dialogue hints at what Jothem Studio is building into Part Two, which continues the horror elevator formula with new floors and challenges. Follow the official Jothem Studio group for reveal posts, and check the official game page for update notes — the game was last updated in October 2026 and is still receiving new content.
Ending FAQ
Q: How many endings does Anmu have?
Two: the standard Escape ending and the hidden True Ending. The True Ending requires collecting all lore notes and entering the hidden side room on the exit floor before escaping.
Q: Can I get the True Ending on my first run?
Yes, but it is difficult on a blind run since you won't know the note locations or the hidden rooms. Most players get Escape first, then do a secrets-focused second run using a checklist.
Q: Do the lore notes change the ending?
Yes. Collecting all lore notes reveals the building's backstory and unlocks extra dialogue during the ending sequence. Without them, the True Ending cannot trigger.
Q: Does the ending affect Part Two?
The True Ending provides the fuller story that leads into Part Two, which is currently in development. Jothem Studio continues the story and elevator formula in the sequel chapter.