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Spoilers: This guide covers the Episode 3 firing choice and its reported Episode 8 consequence.
What happens if you cut Coupé or Sonar?
| Choice | Reported immediate consequence | Later consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Cut Coupé | You receive a knife, and Punch Up has a low relationship response. | Coupé later joins Shroud and becomes your opponent in Episode 8. |
| Cut Sonar | You receive a tie, and Malevola has a low relationship response. | Sonar later joins Shroud and becomes your opponent in Episode 8. |
| Let the timer expire | The game automatically cuts Sonar. | Sonar is the former teammate encountered on the Episode 8 route. |
The Episode 3 walkthrough lists Coupé and Sonar in different mission assignments and pairings, so which character is more useful depends on your roster and mission composition. The available sources do not establish that either cut is mechanically superior overall.
How should you decide?
- Choose the character you are less interested in keeping for your roster and mission options.
- Consider which immediate relationship response you would rather take: Punch Up reacts poorly to cutting Coupé, while Malevola reacts poorly to cutting Sonar.
- Think about which former teammate you want to encounter as your Episode 8 opponent.
- Make an explicit selection if you do not want the default outcome: letting the timer expire cuts Sonar.
What happens to the character you cut in Episode 8?
The Escapist’s ending guide reports that the character you cut joins Shroud and becomes your Episode 8 opponent. It describes a possible forgiveness route: deplete that character’s health bar during the final Dispatch shift, and the character may rejoin the Z-Team; otherwise, the character may be arrested. These are reported guide outcomes, not evidence that one Episode 3 choice is better.
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How many players cut each character?
The Escapist reported that AdHoc Studio’s November 4, 2025 player-choice data showed 38% cut Sonar and 62% cut Coupé. This is a dated snapshot of player decisions, not a measure of which option is best.
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Should I cut Coupé or Sonar in Episode 3?
There is no supported universal best choice. Pick based on whose roster utility or later story route matters more to you, and consider the different reported relationship costs.
What happens if I cut Sonar?
The walkthrough reports that you receive a tie and Malevola has a low relationship response. Sonar later joins Shroud and becomes your Episode 8 opponent.
What happens if I cut Coupé?
The walkthrough reports that you receive a knife and Punch Up has a low relationship response. Coupé later joins Shroud and becomes your Episode 8 opponent.
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What happens if I let the timer run out?
The Episode 3 walkthrough reports that the game automatically cuts Sonar.
Can the character you cut rejoin the team?
The Escapist’s ending guide describes a possible Episode 8 forgiveness path: deplete the former teammate’s health bar during the final Dispatch shift, and they may rejoin the Z-Team. Otherwise, they may be arrested.
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