PS4
The trip has two different clocks. You can return to Jails, but a city you leave behind does not come back. Prioritise conversations and party requests at each stop. Then use clear data for the challenges that open New Game Plus.
Route for the western PS4 release of Strikers. On PS5 it uses the PS4 edition; there is no additional native list in the archive.
- List: 47 PS4 trophies
- Requests: Some companion requests expire
- Merciless: Starting New Game Plus on this difficulty is enough for its trophy
Talk to companions before leaving each city
Check conversations and shops when you arrive, then repeat before leaving. Some Phantom Thief requests only appear when you talk to the right person and cannot be recovered by returning to that Jail. Turn in finished requests and buy local recipes so you can work towards twelve dishes without relying on a second run.
- Keep a save before leaving each stop.
Use every character to unlock Master Arts
Rotate party members against regular enemies. Bringing someone in only for the last boss leaves their Master Arts behind, since they depend on using the character in battle. As the roster grows, check whose move list is incomplete. Save resources and elemental counters for Dire Shadows rather than forcing those fights immediately.
- Check every member’s arts, including late recruits.
Unlock the Reaper through endgame requests
After the ending, load the clear data and check boss rematches and powerful enemies from requests. Finish the chain leading to the Reaper in the Okinawa Jail; clearing any fifty requests does not automatically open this fight. Use the log to separate required rematches from those you merely accepted.
- Keep the clear data after defeating the Reaper.
Register a Merciless start without losing your save
Open New Game Plus from the data you prepared and select Merciless for No Looking Back. Keep a separate file if you want to continue on a lower difficulty; the trophy checks the start. Use the new run to complete the Inmate Registry with fusions unavailable in the first run, including Lucifer.
- Check the trophy and return to the correct file before saving.
Max out the remaining BOND skills
Before repeating fights, finish requests that raise BOND caps and check which skills are still capped. Clear outstanding Dire Shadows and fusions, then choose a repeatable encounter you can finish consistently. Metatron in the final dungeon is an option on the original save. Merciless enemies can give more progress but are tougher.
- Spend your points after unlocking all skill levels.
Trophies to watch
Mask Connoisseur
Completed the Inmate Registry.
Do not leave New Game Plus fusions out of the final registry check.
Eternal Bonds
Maxed out all BOND skill levels.
Finish requests that raise caps first, then build the points you still need.
What are Friends For?
Cleared all special requests from the Phantom Thieves.
Talk to companions at every stop and do not rely on being able to revisit the city.
No Looking Back
Started a New Game+ on Merciless Difficulty.
Start on Merciless from clear data after the Reaper challenge.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to finish the whole story on Merciless?
No. The trophy asks you to start a new run on that difficulty. Keep the clear data so you can reopen whichever route you prefer.
Can I go back for a recipe?
Do not rely on revisiting a city. Buy local recipes and check companion requests before leaving even though the Jail will remain available.
Are fifty requests enough?
For one trophy, yes. The platinum also requires specific requests that open fusions, skills and the Reaper. Do not stop when the counter reaches fifty.
Sources
- Sito ufficiale ATLUS e lancio PS4
- Guida al platino e requisiti
- Finestre delle richieste
- Crediti e uscite
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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