PS4 / PS5
Learn all eight stages in Story, then split up the Arcade runs. One run with perks can target time and score; another must respect the no-perk restriction. The kill tally is the longest grind, so clear challenges and shop goals first to build it without needless repetition.
Separate native PS4 and PS5 lists, both with 42 identical trophy requirements. The required co-op is local.
- Trophy sets: 42 trophies on PS4 and 42 on PS5
- Co-op: Local, with two controllers to swap lives
- Counters: 20,000 enemies and 40,000 Contra Coins
Learn the stages and test every weapon
Finish the eight Story stages and test different overloads before focusing on Arcade runs. Pick up a second copy of the same weapon to reach level 2. Note which weapons you have overloaded: repeating your favorite loadout does not finish Overloaded for Bear.
- Check the weapon level before triggering an overload.
Separate no-perk Arcade from 1-Hit Kill
Empty your perk slots before starting Hard Corps and reserve that run for the Arcade clear. For Shattered Soldier, select 1-Hit Kill instead. Use a dedicated attempt with the assists permitted in that mode rather than stacking two restrictions while learning the end. Manage lives in moving sections and prioritize positioning over damage.
- Double-check the selected mode and perks before starting stage 1.
Clear bosses, time, and score in separate attempts
Do not lose lives during each of the individual boss fights. Attack Aggressively goes further and requires a damage-free fight. Use an early boss whose patterns you know. For Rocket Fight, keep moving between enemy groups; for Legacy of Score, build points even in places where slowing down makes sense.
- Track under 59:59 and 350,000 points in a single run for their respective trophies.
Unlock the shop and finish twenty challenges
At the flaming C on startup, enter up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, Cross, Circle. The code makes a perk available for purchase; check it when clearing the shop. Complete twenty challenges, starting with familiar routes or weapon rules. Then finish any remaining coins or kills.
- Track the 40,000 Contra Coins earned and check for remaining purchases.
Swap lives using two controllers
Enter a local match with two controllers. Run the first player out of lives and use the option to take one from the second. Then swap roles: let the second player run out and take a life from the profile that needs the trophy. Check the direction, since Vandal Heart and Team Spirits require opposite actions.
- Check both life-swap trophies before leaving local co-op.
Trophies to watch
Shattered Soldier
Complete Arcade Mode in 1-Hit Kill mode.
Select 1-Hit Kill in Arcade and treat the no-perk clear as a separate challenge.
Get All Gear
Purchase everything from the Perk Shop.
Reveal the Konami Code perk, then check that nothing remains for sale.
Ganbare! Go, man!
Complete 20 Challenges in Challenge Mode.
Count Challenge Mode clears; you do not need every challenge in the menu.
Team Spirits
Have a life stolen in Multiplayer.
Use the second controller to take a life from the profile that needs the trophy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I earn the platinum with one controller?
Vandal Heart and Team Spirits need a local co-op match. Set up two controllers to swap lives in both directions.
Do I need gold medals in the challenges?
The trophy counts 20 clears. Focus on meeting the challenge goal first, then improve your score if you want to.
Do the PS4 and PS5 lists differ?
The requirements match, but these are separate native lists. Verify that you started the version you want to platinum.
Sources
- Konami: lancio e modalità cooperative
- TrueTrophies: lista PS5 e condizioni
- The Outerhaven: sequenza PlayStation del codice
- Percorso comunitario: Arcade e negozio
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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