Unchipped trades an artificial time-limit constraint for harder self-diagnosis. Endless is described as a continuing survival challenge without escape. They are different rule choices, not two names for an easier normal run.
Unchipped
The preset description says that lacking a chip alleviates the artificial time limit but makes diagnosing yourself difficult. Release 1.0 additionally disables rad-line in Unchipped and makes dislocations and fractures visible in that mode.
Do not assume every screenshot of a normal health panel will match it. Read the in-game warning and available indicators before relying on a diagnosis route that needs the chip interface.
Endless
Endless is added in release 1.0 and described as testing how far you can continue while hazards multiply. That does not establish a finite ending route, a fixed maximum layer count or compatibility with every demo mod.
Before committing
Check the selected edition and current run settings. If you want to learn the standard injury interface, Basic Training and an ordinary preset provide clearer context than removing diagnostic information immediately.
This guide does not publish unsupported ending steps or pretend to have completed an Endless record run. Use difficulty settings for ordinary modifiers and health panel for the standard interface.
Sources & version notes
Reviewed against the primary sources below. Version-dependent details are identified in the article; these procedures have not been personally playtested.
- Developer release 1.0 English reference: tutorial, items and status text (2026-11-11 checked)
- Official Release 1.0 Patchnotes (2026-11-09)
Compiled from public sources. We have not personally played or tested these procedures. Check your installed build and its tooltips when details differ.