Probably Stolen Endings, Endgame Stats & Security Arrest Rules
How the buy-the-shop ending works in Probably Stolen, what the 1.0 endgame stats panel shows, why Sentinel Collapse Disorder is a first-run trap, and when the security officer decides between a fine and an arrest.
Launch price
US $17.99$19.99
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Buying the shop: the core winning ending
The management arc's final goal is to buy the shop.Official Save enough to buy the shop from the landlord before the rising weekly rent buries you, and you reach the core winning ending.OfficialThe developer has not published the required amount or how it scales with difficulty.
The endgame stats panel (THE STATS)
Whether you buy the shop or go bankrupt, 1.0 shows a full stats card at the ending.OfficialIt covers four figures:
| Stat | What it tracks |
|---|---|
| Most profitable sale | Your single most profitable trade of the run |
| Days survived | How many days the shop lasted |
| Total worth | Total assets at the ending |
| Perks | Perks unlocked during the run |
A failed run therefore still produces comparable data, which is useful when testing professions and money routes.
Sentinel Collapse Disorder: skip it on your first run
The 1.0 announcement explicitly warns players not to take Sentinel Collapse Disorder on their first run.Official The negative perk can very easily kill a save.OfficialThe developer has not published its trigger chance or exactly how the save collapses.
First run
Security officer visits and arrest timing
When a security investigation ends, the officer arrives the next morningOfficial.
The key rule: whether the penalty is a fine or a straight arrest (game over) is decided when the officer reaches the shop, based on the evidence value at that moment — not when the investigation completed.Official
That leaves an action window during the night after the investigation ends:
- Use a fixer (Wild) to clear the evidence.
- Or let natural nighttime decay push the evidence below the fine threshold.
Not published
The exact evidence values, the fine threshold, the nighttime decay rate and the fine amounts are not published. This page describes the timing rule only and does not invent a numbers table.
Read next
- Restart with a different background: All 9 Starting Professions
- Raise profit per run: Production Chains & Machine Upgrades
- Save and crash problems: Save File, Demo Transfer & Black Screen Fixes
FAQ
How do I get the buy-the-shop ending?
Save enough money to buy the shop from the landlord before the rising weekly rent buries you. The developer has not published the exact amount.
Does a failed run still show stats?
Yes. 1.0 shows the endgame stats panel whether you buy the shop or go bankrupt.
What is on the endgame stats panel?
Most profitable sale, days survived, total worth and perks unlocked.
When does the security officer arrive?
After a security investigation ends, the officer arrives the next morning.
When is the fine-versus-arrest decision made?
When the officer reaches the shop, based on your evidence value at that moment — not when the investigation completes.
How do I avoid arrest?
During the night after the investigation completes, use a fixer (Wild) to clear evidence, or let it decay below the fine threshold. The exact threshold is not published.
What is Sentinel Collapse Disorder?
A negative perk. The 1.0 announcement explicitly warns against taking it on your first run because it can quickly kill a save.
Launch price
US $17.99$19.99
Related guides
Probably Stolen Beginner Guide: Daily Loop, Rent & Opening Tips
The daily loop, rent, inspection and appraisal, customer types, Aug tells and faction reputation — the core mechanics Probably Stolen has published so far, explained without guesswork.
Probably Stolen Production Chains & Machine Upgrades: Aquaculture, Caviar, Water & Vending
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Probably Stolen Save File Location, Demo Save Transfer & Black Screen Fixes
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