Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

SMT V: Vengeance: PS4/PS5 trophy and platinum guide

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

PS4 / PS5

Vengeance’s platinum uses several endings as stages of one project. The initial Canon choice changes events and unlocks; endings are more than scenes obtained by repeatedly loading one checkpoint. Compendium and virtual training also depend on earlier completions. Keep a matrix of Canon, ending and exclusive demons, preserving every Clear Save. Godborn is a progression mode distinct from the difficulty selector; choosing Safety does not automatically abandon that requirement.

Vengeance on PS4 and PS5. This roadmap separates Canon of Creation, Canon of Vengeance and Godborn mode.

  • Required difficulty: Godborn completion is required; it can also be played on Safety difficulty.
  • Missable trophies: Endings, exclusive demons and Canon quests require planning across multiple runs.
  • Online: No mandatory online trophy.

Choose the Canon before a new run

The opening hand choice determines the narrative route. Before starting, record the desired ending and exclusive unlocks to collect. Do not rely solely on save names; label Canon and conclusion so every Clear Save has a clear role in the larger project.

  • Label every run with its Canon and intended ending.

Record exclusive demons before the ending

Some demons and fusion options depend on route, alignment and quests. Before finishing, compare what can be registered on that run with the Compendium. Postponing an exclusive unlock to an incompatible future route can add an unnecessary playthrough.

  • Check exclusive quests and fusions before the conclusion.

Carry forward the correct Clear Saves

At the ending, save completion data and verify the carryover option before starting again. New-cycle modes do not necessarily preserve identical elements. Keep a summary of consolidated endings and distinguish a normal pre-boss save from data that has recorded the conclusion.

  • Verify carryover before starting the next run.

Prepare superbosses and Godborn access

Superbosses are not interchangeable with story completion. Satan plays a role in unlocking Godborn; plan access on the appropriate route and prepare a team with coherent defences and tools. Then treat Godborn as a new progression stage, not merely changing the difficulty label in a menu.

  • Check Godborn access and outstanding superbosses.

Finish Compendium and virtual training

After consolidating endings, compare Compendium unlocks with available virtual-training sequences. Original Mode and Challenge Mode have different conditions; finishing a sequence in one does not automatically cover the other. Finally inspect collections and quests belonging to the relevant Canon before ending the last run.

  • Distinguish Original and Challenge training in the final audit.

Trophies to watch

The Will of the Godborn

Decided the fate of a merciless world wrought with terrifying foes.

Godborn is a mode to unlock and complete; Safety is a separate difficulty setting.

Right of the Godborn

Defeated Satan.

Plan access to Satan in the appropriate Canon before postponing Godborn’s unlock.

Compendium Loremaster

Filled the Demon Compendium to 100% completion.

Register demons exclusive to routes and endings, not only those encountered randomly.

Frequently asked questions

Can one reloaded save provide every unlock?

Full progression includes consolidated endings and cross-run unlocks; one pre-ending save does not replace every needed Clear Save.

Does Safety prevent Godborn?

No. They are separate systems; the Godborn completion condition can also be tackled on Safety.

Do Creation and Vengeance have identical quests?

No. Plan quests, exclusive demons and endings for the chosen Canon rather than assume one run covers every route.

Sources

Trophy lists

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