Returnal: Do You Have to Fight the Bosses More Than Once?

Do bosses stay dead in Returnal on PS5? Can you skip past boss fights once you've done them? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to answer these questions right here, so you know what you're getting yourself into. If you're looking for advice on fighting the bosses, see our guide — Returnal: All Bosses and How to Beat Them.

Returnal: Do You Have to Fight the Bosses More Than Once?

There are several boss battles in Returnal, and they can be extremely demanding. Once you've finally defeated a boss, you might not want to go through it all over again the next time. So, do you have to fight the bosses in every run?

The short answer is: no, you don't. After you beat a boss for the first time, you do not have to fight it again on subsequent runs through the game. That means you can skip past bosses and advance to the next area, speeding things up.

Can You Fight the Bosses Again?

Is it possible to go toe-to-toe with boss battles once they've been defeated the first time? Absolutely. It's entirely optional, but if you want to, you can fight the boss characters as many times as you like. To access a boss, either find the red door on the map or advance to its usual location. The bosses don't stay dead, so you can exact your revenge whenever you want.

Have you been beating the bosses more than once in Returnal? Dash into the comments section below, and be sure to check out our Returnal guide for lots more on the game.