- Anmu secret ending requires collecting every lore note and entering the hidden room on the exit floor.
- Escape ending triggers if you ride the exit elevator without visiting the hidden side room.
- Lore notes are scattered across all floors and unlock extra ending dialogue.
- Breaker trick: flipping switches in reverse order opens a secret hatch with a bonus item.
- Play on the official Roblox page.
Anmu Secret Ending Explained: Both Endings Compared
ANMU is a single-player story-driven horror escape game on Roblox built around a crashed elevator and a series of strange floors. Most players finish their first run with the standard Escape ending without ever realizing the game hides a second, deeper conclusion. The Anmu secret ending — often called the True Ending — only unlocks for players who explore thoroughly before leaving the building.
The two endings diverge at a single decision point on the final floor, but the requirements for the secret route are set up much earlier in the run. Here is how they compare:
| Ending | Trigger | Requirements | Extra Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ending 1 — Escape | Insert key into exit elevator and ride up | Complete all floors normally | Standard completion |
| Ending 2 — Secret / True Ending | Enter the hidden side room on the exit floor before escaping | Collect all lore notes + enter hidden room | Extra dialogue, full backstory reveal |
Once you ride the exit elevator, the run ends immediately. If you have not collected all lore notes and entered the hidden side room beforehand, you lock yourself into the standard Escape ending and must start a new run to try for the secret one.
Secret Ending Requirements: Full Checklist of Hidden Items
Three categories of hidden content feed into the secret ending. None of them are marked on any in-game map, so you need to check each one manually as you climb.
| Secret | Floor | How to Find It | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden shelf room | Crash Floor (Floor 1) | Interact with the loose panel behind the shelf | Collectible figurine + a lore note |
| Lore notes | Every floor | Search desks, alcoves, and side rooms on each level | Reveal building backstory, required for secret ending |
| Secret breaker hatch | Breaker Floor (Floor 4) | Flip breaker switches in reverse of the wall diagram order | Bonus item inside the hatch |
The code puzzle notes on Floor 2 are not lore notes — do not confuse them. Lore notes contain story text about the building's past. If a note only shows a single digit, it is a code piece, not a collectible.
Lore Notes
- Scattered on all floors
- Story fragments about the building
- All must be collected in one run
Hidden Rooms
- Crash floor shelf panel
- Exit floor side room
- Required for the true ending
Bonus Secrets
- Reverse-order breaker hatch
- Flashlight easter egg on the crashed elevator
- Optional, but reward extra content
Step-by-Step Route to the Secret Ending
Follow this route to set up the secret ending correctly from the very first floor. Each step builds on the previous one, and skipping any lore note invalidates the run.
Search the Crash Floor Thoroughly
After the elevator crash, grab the flashlight and the first key as usual — then check the shelf for the loose panel. Interact with it to open the hidden room and collect the figurine and the first lore note before heading up.
Collect All Lore Notes on Every Floor
On the code door floor, the corridor floor, and the breaker floor, sweep every room, desk, locker, and alcove for lore notes. Check each floor completely before moving upward, because you cannot return to earlier floors.
Flip the Breakers in Reverse (Optional)
After reading the wall diagram on the breaker floor, flip the switches in the reverse of the shown order. This opens a secret hatch near the breaker room containing a bonus item — helpful, though not strictly required for the secret ending.
Enter the Hidden Side Room on the Exit Floor
When you reach the rooftop exit floor, do not insert the exit key yet. First locate and enter the hidden side room. With all lore notes collected, this room triggers the extra dialogue and unlocks the secret ending path.
Escape Through the Exit Elevator
Only after the hidden room is done, insert the exit key into the elevator panel and ride up. With the requirements met, the run concludes with the secret ending instead of the standard escape.
The corridor floor's patrolling monster punishes rushed looting. Clear each room during the monster's back-turn window instead of sprinting between lore notes — sprinting triggers a chase and can end the run early.
Common Mistakes That Ruin Secret Ending Runs
Most failed attempts come down to a handful of avoidable errors. Cross-check your run against this table before committing to the final elevator ride.
| Mistake | Consequence | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Missing a lore note on an early floor | Secret ending unavailable, no way back | Fully sweep each floor before taking the stairs up |
| Entering the exit elevator too early | Run ends with standard Escape ending | Always visit the hidden side room first |
| Confusing code notes with lore notes | Incomplete lore collection | Only story-text notes count as lore |
| Sprinting on the corridor floor | Monster chase, likely death | Walk or crouch; move only when the monster's back is turned |
| Wrong breaker order (when attempting the hatch) | Puzzle resets | Read the wall diagram first, then reverse it deliberately |
The hidden side room sits off the main exit-floor area. If a stationary Watcher-type entity is nearby, time your entry between its gaze rotations and hug the walls to stay outside its sightlines.
Secret Ending Run Checklist
Run through this list in real time during your attempt. If any box would go unchecked, it is safer to restart early than to reach the exit floor with a broken run.
Secret Ending Requirements:
- Open the hidden shelf room on the crash floor
- Collect every lore note across all floors
- Collect the crash floor figurine
- Flip breakers in reverse order for the secret hatch (optional)
- Enter the hidden side room on the exit floor
- Ride the exit elevator only after all of the above
Part Two of ANMU is currently in development by Jothem Studio, and community speculation suggests the secret ending's lore may connect to the sequel's story. Watching the Jothem Studio group for announcements is worthwhile if you want the full narrative context.
FAQ
Q: How do I unlock the Anmu secret ending?
Collect all lore notes scattered across every floor in a single run, then enter the hidden side room on the final exit floor before riding the exit elevator. Doing both triggers the secret (true) ending instead of the standard Escape ending.
Q: Can I get the secret ending if I miss one lore note?
No. All lore notes must be collected in the same run. Since you cannot return to earlier floors after climbing the stairwell, a missed note means you should finish the run for practice and restart for another attempt.
Q: Is the secret breaker hatch required for the secret ending?
The reverse-order breaker hatch rewards a bonus item but is not a hard requirement for the secret ending. The mandatory steps are the full lore note collection and entering the hidden side room on the exit floor.
Q: Does the secret ending change anything else in Anmu?
Yes. Collecting all lore notes unlocks extra dialogue at the ending and reveals the backstory of the building, giving the conclusion more context than the standard escape.