Resident Evil is a massively popular franchise, and Requiem has also become a hit. Many fans have already beaten the game and know how things end. However, this is one choice you have to make in the game, which has many players conflicted. Here’s who Emily is, and why you need to decide whether to shoot her, and what killing her does.
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Who is Emily in Resident Evil Requiem?
Emily is a survivor you meet in the game:
She shows signs of either being infected or having started to transform
She isn’t outright aggressive like the infected you meet, but observing her shows that she’s losing control
Grace adopts Emily in a sense, which is why this scene affects her specifically.
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What is the exact shoot Emily scene?
There is an instance where:
Emily appears to be becoming hostile, and some players even think she will attack
As most players know, you have to rely on instinct in the game, so you have a split second to decide whether to shoot or let her live
The situation is scripted, and it's a way to force you to decide whether Emily lives or dies
The scene plays out the same each time:
Emily becomes aggressive
You must decide whether to shoot
The shot will be taken regardless of your decision
The narrative is fixed, and regardless of your choice, Emily will die.
Can you save Emily?
The short answer is no. There is no way to save Emily in this scene, regardless of your choice.
There is no:
Secret outcome or alternate patch
Delaying won’t allow her to survive
Not shooting won’t change anything
The scene is designed as a choice, but it's only a mind game
However, Emily’s death isn’t final, and you can bring her back if you choose the Release Elpis option at the end of the game. Leon and Grace will return to Emily, reviving her and curing her blindness.
Does shooting Emily change anything?
Shooting Emily may change things for you morally, but it only changes one major thing: Grace leaves Leon. You can choose to shoot, or the shot will be taken without your input. So, regardless of whether you think Emily is being aggressive or not, she will be shot down.
There is:
No second storyline branch
Only one action and one narrative
Grace can’t handle Emily dying and leaves
Is shooting Emily the right choice?
You may be thinking about the choice in a moral sense, but there is no right or wrong in this instance.
Shooting Emily is final
You may hesitate, but it won’t change the outcome
Grace pleading for you not to shoot makes the choice even harder
If you shoot her, you take control of the choice
Not shooting will still lead to her death
The right choice is the one you make
What happens if you don’t shoot Emily?
If you take too much time before shooting or don’t shoot Emily, the scene will proceed as designed.
Failing to shoot will:
Cause Emily to become aggressive
The scripted outcome will be triggered
Emily will still die
Thinking or trying to look for another way won’t work, and you will either shoot Emily yourself or the AI will handle the kill for you.
There are no:
Hidden dialogue
Secondary outcome
Why the scene feels like a choice
The scene is designed to put the spotlight on you and make you decide under pressure.
Several elements are used to make your choice feel more important:
Timing: There is a limited amount of time for you to shoot or expect Emily to attack
Emotions: Emily appears human, so you may not want to pull the trigger
Grace: She continuously pleads and asks you not to shoot Emily
Visual and audio cues: The animations and sounds make it seem like something bad will happen
Control: Even if you don’t pull the trigger, you will still shoot Emily
Common misconceptions about shooting Emily
Here are some misconceptions that players have about what can change during the scene.
Save her: Not shooting Emily won’t save her
Consequences: Shooting Emily doesn’t have any unique consequences, other than Grace leaving
Different outcome: There is no second route you can take, as it's already scripted that Emily will be shot dead
Tips for the shoot Emily scene
Here are some tips on how to handle the scene efficiently.
Don’t overthink: The game wants you to consider options when there aren’t any that will affect the outcome
Instinct: React logically to danger, rather than using critical thinking
Actions: Look at how Emily is acting, rather than what you think
Conclusion
This scene doesn’t affect the gameplay, but it changes Leon’s relationship with Grace. There’s no way to avoid this, as Emily will die regardless of your choice. The best choice would be to choose the Release Elpis option in the end and bring Emily back. This does provide a happy ending of sorts. If you want to feel the morality of the scene but don’t have the game, you can get the Resident Evil Requiem Steam key from LootBar.
