The Rise of the Golden Idol PS5 Platinum Guide

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The Rise of the Golden Idol rewards two different things: understanding the scene and clearing every associated panel. A solved case does not replace its Mastery trophy. Use the prologue to learn how words are gathered, then make a habit of checking names, events and recaps before moving on.

51 trophies in the PS5 base group. The Golden Idol Investigations cases are separate DLC groups.

Base trophies: 51, including the platinum
Campaign cases: 20, including the prologue and final clash
Extra content: Separate DLC groups

Learn the method in the Constriction prologue

Inspect all interactive spots and collect terms from documents and observations first. Constriction needs just two identities, but the event panel also asks for the place and method: work those out from the scene before filling the sentence. Once both panels are complete, check the Mastery trophy separately from the case completion trophy.

If a word is missing from your pool, return to the scene’s clues.

Establish the names before the events

In Academic Impact, separate the people who found the body from the victim and use personal details to pin down their names. Apply the same approach to Under Construction and News Flash: identify each face first, then assemble the cause and effect. If a panel stays unfinished, look for the clue that distinguishes two similar roles rather than swapping words at random.

Track each case and its Mastery as separate checklist entries.

Close out each chapter recap

At each chapter ending, switch to the screen that links the scenes you have just solved. The correct words come from comparing clues across different cases: keep a note of people, objects and event order. Repeat that check for The Curse, The Pursuit, The Machine and The Trials, because their Masteries also require the recap puzzles.

Mark the recap complete only once you have filled all its panels.

Compare the Idol’s rules in The Pinnacle

In the late cases, keep chronology separate from the item’s rules. In Beach Trip compare photos, accessories and bag ownership; in the chapter finale use what you learned in Boardroom Brawl, Ancient Artifacts and Steelside Warehouse to check the transfers. In the rules panel, a red crystal means the Idol is full and blue means empty: also track the direction and recipient of each transfer.

Clear all The Pinnacle panels before Final Clash.

Check for missing panels after Final Clash

Finish Final Clash and check the PS5 list for any still-locked Mastery entries. If a case has its basic trophy but not its Mastery, return to it and check the secondary tabs. If a chapter entry is missing, check the recap as well as its individual scenes. Keep DLC names off the base platinum checklist.

Treat Final Clash and Final Clash Mastery as two separate checks.

Trophies to watch

Academic Impact Mastery

Complete all puzzles in the Academic Impact scenario

In the first case of The Curse, check both identities and the event panel.

Final Clash Mastery

Complete all puzzles in the Final Clash scenario

Reopen the last case and finish every panel, even after its story trophy.

The Machine Mastery

Complete all puzzles in the Machine chapter

Finish The Machine recap as well as the cases that precede it.

The Pinnacle Mastery

Complete all puzzles in the Pinnacle chapter

After the four cases, compare the Idol’s rules panels against the experiments you noted.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy Golden Idol Investigations?

No. The PS5 base group covers the campaign, its cases and recaps; the extra Investigations packs have separate groups.

Why did Mastery not unlock when I finished the case?

Basic completion and Mastery are separate entries. Return to the scene and check for partly solved names, objects or relationships tabs.

Which Golden Idol game does this guide cover?

This is the sequel, The Rise of the Golden Idol, set in the 1970s. The Case of the Golden Idol is a separate game and does not use this list.

Sources

Trophy lists

Trophy list

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