Alternate Identities

Identity Switch System

Survivors

Hunters

The Identity Switch System is an Identity V game mechanic that sees characters be represented by two defining identities: their Hunter persona, and their Survivor persona. Originally where a certain character is playable in two forms: as a Hunter and as a Survivor. Some of these identities are playable in their respective factions, while others are only mentioned or shown in official material and in-game story.

Originally introduced during Time of Reunion in 2021, several characters have been officially implemented into the system since.

The developers have stated that it is not definite that an Identity Switch will always be the same person, but so far, this has been the case. It has also been stated that not all characters will have Identity Switches.

Background

These identities depict the character at different points in time in their recent life, as well as presenting heavily altered behaviors and appearances due to the usage of hallucinogenic drugs inside the Manor. The drugs are administered as part of experiments regarding specific groups of people, often united by certain traits or backgrounds of interest to the testers, and their effects vary depending on the purpose of the experiment or the type of drug administered.

Potential Alternate Identities

The below article or section(s) contains speculation, analysis, or theories which may include unconfirmed information.

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• An Identity Switch for the a member of the cast of Game 0 has been confirmed. It is currently unknown who will get the Identity Switch nor which faction the Identity Switch will belong to. There is some speculation as to who will get it.
  • The Mind's Eye's 3rd Letter mentions that she fell into Sculptor's trap and became the only punisher in Game 0, which implies that she may receive a Hunter Identity Switch.
  • The Sculptor may receive a Survivor Identity Switch based on her and The Mind's Eye's letters. Her appearance in "Nightmare's" trailer alongside Identity Switch recipient Joker may also imply she will receive a Survivor version. Additionally in "Nightmare's" trailer, a figure that could possibly be survivor Galatea is shown in the muse statue hallway.
• In Ashes of Memory II, Alice hallucinates Frederick Kreiburg as the Bloody Queen. All though it is unlikely, it is possible that the two already playable characters could become identity switches in the future.
• The Feaster is implied to indirectly participate in his game through Arthur Byers, who was likely being controlled by The Feaster. In Hastur's Character Day Furniture, the shadow of what appears to be a survivor is visible. With hints that the shadow is Arthur's, this could be seen as evidence of him being Hastur's Identity Switch.
• It is theorized that if Miles Donald were to become a survivor, that he would possibly be Geisha's Identity Switch.
• In Axe Boy's 2023 letter, Dolores Whyte is mentioned to have gone on a rampage with an axe, Robbie's signature weapon. In Axe Boy's Character Day Furniture, the shadow behind him was in the form of Dolores. Some have taken this as evidence of her being his identity switch, though her exact role is unknown.
• The Coordinator's character day furniture details a photograph of the Coordinator standing in the middle of the portrait. The Coordinator's silhouette displays three different shadows, suggesting that she could get an alternate identity within the game as one of her other fake identities.
• The Perfumer's character day furniture displays a photograph of the Perfumer standing within the center of the portrait. The Perfumers silhouette is that of her true identity, Chloe Nair, holding a dagger, suggesting that she could get an alternate identity within the game as a hunter or as another survivor.
• In Forward's 4th Letter, it is mentioned that he survived the events of Game 9 and was brought back and sent to the "processing room". Additionally, the letter also states the possibility of William being used in another experiment. Due to this, it is possible William will return in a future game with a Hunter Identity Switch.
• The Priestess's character day furniture displays a photograph of the Priestess facing the wall behind her. The Priestess’s silhouette is that of one of her portals, suggesting that she could get an alternate identity within the game. Possibly as Yog-Sothoth.
• The Photographer's character day furniture details a photograph of the Photographer using his camera. The Photographer's silhouette appears to be an old man, suggesting that his potential alternate identity would be what he looks like when not under the influence of drugs. It has been further theorized that this possible identity will be of Mr. Leroux.

Trivia

• Orpheus and Alice are the only characters to have 3 separate identities in game.
  • Orpheus: Novelist, "Nightmare", and Detective.
  • Alice: Journalist, "Little Girl", and Reporter.

Gallery

IdentityV - Professor Luchino Story Game designer interview

Identity V - Journalist Conceptual Ideas Interview

Identity V - Design behind the "Fool's Gold"

Identity V - The Design Concept of "Hullabaloo"