Crake romance route
For the complete quest-by-quest route, see Crake complete questline walkthrough.
Crake (whose personal identity is Marat) is the Manumit rebel route. His relationship path doubles as the setup for the Knyazmaker ending.
Quest order
- The Firebrand — free the prisoner in the military camp and begin the rebel chain.
- Shadows in the Woods — follow the automatic continuation.
- Where Loyalty Lies — enter the Svartrau Manumit hideout.
- Complete Crake’s personal conversations and choose the direct, intimate responses when offered.
- Finish Rise at Dawn before the finale if you want Crake beside Coen and his epilogue appearance.
Timing and fail states
The chain competes with Court Activities and the 30-day rescue clock. Do not leave a rebel quest half-finished after accepting it; save before entering the military camp and before Rise at Dawn. Missing the final commitment or allowing the rebel chain to expire prevents the Crake ending, even though other romances remain possible.
Endgame and multi-romance
Crake’s route can be pursued alongside Anca and Lacra. Before A Deal with the Devil, keep a save after Rise at Dawn. Select Crake’s alliance in the final route for The Knyazmaker; choosing another ally changes who appears in the ending.
Source: PC Gamer’s romance guide.