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Project Lunky Secret Ending Guide

The complete walkthrough for unlocking the true ending — 100% achievements, the Liminal Anomaly pink route, Wilford Warfstache's hidden monologue, and decoding the PJXkhdR code.

⚡ Quick Answer

To unlock the secret ending: earn all 5 core achievements (Exterminator, Bullseye, Buy All Upgrades, Open the Liminal Door, Damian's Axe), then defeat Reborn Lunky using Damian's Axe. The secret cutscene plays and Lixian's cartoon form reveals the code PJXkhdR — the ARG key the community is still decoding.

Step 1 — Required

All Achievements Required for the Secret Ending

The secret ending only triggers if you have all 5 core achievements unlocked before defeating Reborn Lunky. Achievements persist across runs — you don't need to do everything in one playthrough.

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Exterminator

How: Kill 200 monsters across any number of runs

Proves you've fully cleared the Plier Corp lab — a prerequisite for the true ending cutscene.

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Bullseye

How: Kill 100 enemies with the revolver using precision shots

Emphasizes accuracy over spray — Lixian's nod to skilled play.

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Buy All Upgrades

How: Purchase every item in the Warfstache Shop at least once

Forces you to explore the full upgrade tree, including the Pink Mustache Shield.

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Open the Liminal Door

How: Find and open the hidden door in the Liminal Anomaly zone

The only path to the Liminal Anomaly area — required for the pink route and Wilford's monologue.

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Damian's Axe

How: Obtain Damian's Axe and use it to deal the killing blow on the final boss

References Lixian defeating Lunky in Markiplier's videos. Using it on Reborn Lunky is the narrative payoff.

Step 2 — Hidden Zone

The Liminal Anomaly & the Pink Route

The Liminal Anomaly is a hidden zone inspired by Backrooms culture, but in Project Lunky it carries specific narrative weight. To access it, find the flickering wall panel in the Liminal zone and interact with it — this unlocks the Open the Liminal Door achievement and reveals two paths: a standard route and the pink route.

Choosing the pink path drops you into a hollow void space. The correct fall sequence is randomly generated each run — there is no fixed pattern. The key is persistence: after approximately 10 failed attempts, the space shifts. The pillars begin to pulse, and Wilford Warfstache starts delivering a one-sided monologue through them.

"The space between spaces has always been mine... you think you're escaping, but you're just moving between rooms I already own. The multiverse isn't a theory here — it's a floor plan."

— Wilford Warfstache, Liminal Anomaly pink route (community transcript, partial)

Warfstache's appearance here is significant — as one of the most powerful entities in the Markiplier Cinematic Universe, his presence in Project Lunky confirms the game is officially part of the MCU canon. The monologue hints at multiverse theory and the nature of entities like Lunky existing across dimensions. The full transcript is still being compiled by the community at the Lunky Wiki.

Step 3 — Key Weapon

How to Get Damian's Axe

Damian's Axe is the legendary weapon that must deliver the killing blow on Reborn Lunky to trigger the secret ending. It references Lixian's animated defeat of Lunky in Markiplier's videos — the narrative payoff of years of lore.

  1. Reach Level 3 or higher in a run
  2. Look for a wall with a Darkiplier glitch effect— visual distortion similar to Darkiplier's signature aesthetic
  3. Walk directly through the glitch wall to enter the secret room
  4. Solve the pedestal puzzle — requires 3+ coins deposited in the correct order
  5. Defeat the guardian mini-boss that spawns after the puzzle
  6. Claim Damian's Axe from the pedestal — it replaces your current weapon for the rest of the run

Note: The axe room only spawns if you have the Open the Liminal Doorachievement already unlocked. If you haven't done the pink route first, the glitch wall won't appear.

Step 4 — Final Boss

Defeating Reborn Lunky (Secret Ending Trigger)

Reborn Lunky is the true final boss — a resurrected, stitched-together version of Lunky with white eyes, mirroring his appearance after Lixian's "death" in Markiplier's videos. The fight has two phases:

Phase 1 — Standard Form

Lunky uses standard lab-monster attacks. Reduce HP to 50% using any weapon. Damian's Axe deals bonus damage here — save it for the killing blow in Phase 2.

Phase 2 — Reborn Form (Secret Ending Trigger)

Lunky transforms. At this point, switch to Damian's Axe and deliver the final hit. If all 5 achievements are unlocked, the standard ending cutscene is replaced by the secret ending.

In the secret ending, Lixian's cartoon form breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the player. He references "the code we need" and reveals PJXkhdR — stating it's "the last one" and that the other fragments are hidden in Markiplier's video archive.

ARG — Active Investigation

The PJXkhdR Code — What We Know

The 7-character code revealed in the secret ending has sparked a community-wide ARG investigation. Here's every confirmed code and theory:

PJXkhdRActive — Secret Ending Reward

Revealed by Lixian's cartoon form in the secret ending cutscene. Community theories: YouTube video ID (youtube.com/watch?v=PJXkhdR), a 7-character ARG key matching Lunky's 7 major appearances in Markiplier's channel, or a fragment requiring 6 more characters from older videos.

Source: Reddit r/Markiplier — u/Ventelus, u/Alaroweq

102 111 114 107Decoded — Spells 'fork'

Decimal ASCII code found in Markiplier's video. Converts to the word 'fork' — likely a reference to a narrative fork point or a future ARG branch.

Source: Reddit r/Markiplier — New hidden code thread

FIND THE AXEIn-game hint text

Hidden text found in video frames. Directs players to prioritize finding Damian's Axe — the weapon required to trigger the secret ending boss kill.

Source: Markiplier video frame analysis

📡 ARG Theory — 7 Codes for 7 Appearances

Reddit users noted that PJXkhdR has exactly 7 characters, and Lunky has made exactly 7 major appearances in Markiplier's channel. The theory: each character corresponds to a hidden fragment in one of those 7 videos. Lixian's hint that "the others are in the archive" supports this. The community is currently cross-referencing 3 Scary Games #110, IT'S ALL... OVER?, and LIXIAN'S BEST GAME YET!! for hidden characters.

Key Videos with Hidden Clues

Lixian embedded ARG clues across Markiplier's video archive over 6+ months. These are the highest-priority videos for finding the remaining code fragments:

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LIXIAN'S BEST GAME YET!!Highest

March 30, 2026

Primary gameplay reveal — Lixian's direct interaction and the game's ARG introduction

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IT'S ALL... OVER?High

February 23, 2026

Narrative turning point — Lunky escapes again, secret ending foreshadowed

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3 SCARY GAMES #110High

February 16, 2026

Lunky lurking footage, decimal code 102 111 114 107 hidden in audio

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Iron Lung: Final TrailerMedium

December 5, 2025

Plier Corp lab visual — connects Iron Lung universe to Project Lunky's setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete all achievements in one run?+
No. Achievements persist across runs. You can grind Exterminator and Bullseye over multiple playthroughs, then attempt the secret ending once all 5 are unlocked.
What happens if I don't use Damian's Axe for the final blow?+
You get the standard ending. The secret ending only triggers when Damian's Axe delivers the killing blow on Reborn Lunky with all 5 achievements active.
Is the PJXkhdR code a real YouTube video?+
Some players reported the URL youtube.com/watch?v=PJXkhdR briefly worked, but the video appears to have been removed or was never public. The current community consensus is that it's an ARG fragment requiring additional characters.
Can I do the pink route without the Liminal Door achievement?+
No. The Liminal Door achievement is the prerequisite for accessing the pink route. You must find and open the hidden door first.
Is Project Lunky officially part of the Markiplier Cinematic Universe?+
Yes. Wilford Warfstache's appearance in the Liminal Anomaly, the Plier Corp setting, and Lixian's direct involvement as both developer and in-universe character confirm Project Lunky as official MCU canon.

Found a new code fragment? The community is tracking everything on Reddit r/Markiplier.

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