And that Ezra Miller’s character will appear in future films, from the sound of it, rather prominently.
And if that’s the case, it’s very possible he’ll prove to be an even bigger presence in the films to come.
In fact, given the close-ups we got of some of the actually-deceased characters in Fantastic Beasts, it’s all the more suspicious that Credence’s death wouldn’t be made wholly apparent.
So it seems like a safe bet to say that Credence survived the assault.