Timing routes: Hat, Good, and Peace without spoiling the run

After you clear Viral and bank the quick endings, three menu finales punish the same bad habit: treating every second like a chaos farm. Hat, Good, and Peace reward arrival timing and restraint. This post pairs with phase 4 on Progression.

Hat — do not be late

Hat Man is easy to aim and harsh if you miss the arrival window. Community guides agree: snap on arrival, or a chaos path can steal the run. If the park is already mid-riot when he shows, restart rather than hoping one lucky frame undoes a locked mood. Full steps: Hat ending.

Good — wait for the rescue beat

Hopeful broadcasts need a corner rescue (and related calm subjects) instead of fight coverage. If you already fed Viral-style headlines, the park may not offer a clean Good path — open the menu and try again. Guide: Good. Camera habits that help: Camera beginner.

Peace — let calm own the cycle

Peace leans on protesters / calm signs holding the news cycle. Mixing in scare close-ups mid-route pushes you toward Scared or Viral territory. Stay disciplined about what the TVs are allowed to show. Guide: Peace.

Shared rules for all three

1. One subject family per run once you commit — do not “just check” a fight photo.
2. Restart early when the broadcast mood is already wrong.
3. Confirm in the collection menu, then mark progress against the Endings hub.
4. Save Follow the Money for later — the bribe finale is its own timing exam on Follow the Money.

When a character name is fuzzy (Hat Man, Suit, protesters), open Characters. For why the park cares about your headlines at all, skim Lore.