PS4
Legendary Edition changes the first Mass Effect platinum route: do not automatically copy a PS3 roadmap. Squad trophies have reduced requirements and ability objectives must be checked against the updated list. Exploration and conversation remain priorities before the story restricts Citadel access. If you only want this platinum, distinguish the individual list from trilogy-wide achievements: Insanity is an additional project rather than a condition of N 7 Elite.
Individual Mass Effect list in PS4 Legendary Edition, separate from the PS3 game and cumulative trilogy list.
- Required difficulty: Insanity is not required for the individual platinum.
- Missable trophies: Codex entries, assignments and squad opportunities before the finale.
- Online: No multiplayer required.
Exhaust Codex-relevant conversations
Archivist concerns particular species entries rather than every Codex page. Choose informative questions in early conversations and speak with species representatives and terminals on the Citadel. Keep a checklist of required categories: reading numerous unrelated entries does not replace a species whose introductory conversation was missed.
- Check recorded species before leaving early areas.
Rotate squadmates with a counter
Each Legendary Edition ally trophy specifies five missions with its particular squadmate. Do not apply the original majority-of-the-game requirement. Recruit available members early and record assignments completed with each; switching the team only before the final boss leaves few opportunities to catch up with ignored companions.
- Distribute assignments across all six companions.
Explore before the story restricts visits
Completionist requires a substantial portion of the game, so combine the campaign with Citadel assignments and uncharted worlds. Revisit hubs and inspect the journal before concluding major missions. Completing a main mission advances the plot but does not prove enough assignments have been completed for the completion threshold.
- Keep a save before the final stretch towards Ilos.
Choose valid targets for abilities
Read individual ability requirements and issue squad commands when Shepard lacks the needed power. Different actions do not all work on identical targets; a technological ability intended for geth needs an appropriate encounter. Verify the unlock rather than accumulating undifferentiated attempts throughout the campaign.
- Assign each unfinished ability to a suitable squadmate and target.
Separate the platinum from collection-wide goals
The collection includes a cumulative list in addition to three individual platinums. To pursue it, preserve your character for importing into later games and plan Insanity and relationships separately. For only the first platinum, inspect N 7 Elite and its associated entries rather than turning every optional trilogy goal into another mandatory campaign.
- Compare individual and cumulative lists before restarting.
Trophies to watch
Archivist
ME1: Find all primary Alien: Council Races, Extinct Races and Non-Council Races codex entries
Check required species categories rather than only the total Codex entries.
Completionist
ME1: Complete the majority of the game
Complete assignments and exploration before the final stretch.
Asari Ally
ME1: Complete 5 missions with the asari squad member
Bring Liara along for useful assignments after recruiting her.
Frequently asked questions
Must I finish the first game on Insanity?
Not for its individual platinum. Insanity trophies belong to the separate cumulative Legendary Edition list.
Do squad trophies require multiple playthroughs?
Legendary Edition asks for five missions with each squadmate. Rotating them while available lets you prepare those requirements within the same campaign.
Can I follow the old PS3 guide unchanged?
No. Squad requirements, difficulty and list structure changed; use Legendary Edition descriptions.
Sources
Trophy lists
Buying the game
These are Guerranera’s affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.