Faith activates the virus, stopping the mind control project.

However, the game was not without its criticisms. Some players found the gameplay to be too linear, and the story was often panned for being underdeveloped. Despite these criticisms, Mirror's Edge remained a beloved game, and fans eagerly anticipated a sequel.

Rebooting Faith Connors was a risky move. The original game had a cult following, and resetting the timeline to tell an origin story felt unnecessary to some. Yet, getting to know a younger, more reckless Faith has its charms.