There are three distinct endings to , but two are rather underwhelming by design. Capcom's RPG is the long-awaited sequel to 2012's, and shares much of its identity, including the themes which come to a head in 's conclusions. As the title suggests, deals directly with the dogma of the series' universe, putting the player at the center of a seemingly unending cycle to repeatedly delay the apocalypse at the hands of the Dragon.