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Resident Evil 2 needs planning by scenario and objective rather than one perfect run. Leon and Claire have different sections and collections, while Second Run prepares the true ending. Learn routes and fights first, then choose runs for time and inventory restrictions. Platinum requires S ranks and Hardcore completions, but not a mandatory S+ rank; distinguishing those conditions avoids adding restrictions absent from the list.
2019 remake roadmap for PS4/PS5; The Ghost Survivors is an additional group.
- Required difficulty: Complete Hardcore with Leon and Claire; earn S rank on Standard or Hardcore.
- Missable trophies: Collections and Ada/Sherry segment actions can be missed within the current run.
- Online: No multiplayer required.
Plan the four combinations
Use a checklist distinguishing Leon, Claire and their Second Runs. Some files and Mr.Raccoons are not shared across every variant, so one completed story does not prove the collection finished. Identify missing entries before another run, allowing that search to combine with a useful difficulty or timing objective.
- Record the scenario variant needed by each missing collectible.
Save before Ada and Sherry challenges
One Slick Super-spy permits only the EMF Visualizer in Ada’s segment; Young Escapee limits time in Sherry’s room. Do not treat them as ordinary narrative interludes during an unprepared speedrun. Retain an earlier point and learn movement and interactions rather than repeating the entire main route for one action.
- Prepare a save before segments with specific conditions.
Distinguish S, S+ and Hardcore
S-rank trophies permit Standard or Hardcore, while two others require each protagonist’s Hardcore completion. These can be organised in separate runs. Before attempting one, choose the route, verify an eligible difficulty and check the timer; an Assisted victory does not meet the listed S-rank condition even when finished quickly.
- Choose Standard or Hardcore for S-rank runs.
Do not combine item-box restrictions with collection blindly
Minimalist, Frugalist and A Small Carbon Footprint measure different restrictions. A no-box run needs advance decisions on carried weapons and items, while collection runs naturally involve detours. Separating them can be simpler than combining everything and discovering one box interaction or healing item invalidated the project.
- Assign one primary goal to each cleanup run.
Prepare a separate route for Hunk
The 4 th Survivor does not use your prepared campaign inventory. Learn which encounters to avoid and where to spend starting resources rather than trying to kill everything. The route depends on knowing when to pass through a group and when an item is needed to interrupt it. Train it as a separate sequence from Leon and Claire campaigns.
- Study The 4 th Survivor using its supplied resources.
Trophies to watch
Leon "S." Kennedy
Complete Leon's story on "Standard" or "Hardcore" with an S rank.
Earn S rank on Standard or Hardcore rather than Assisted.
Hardcore College Student
Complete Claire's story on "Hardcore" game mode.
Claire needs her own Hardcore completion.
One Slick Super-spy
Use only the EMF Visualizer to complete Ada's gameplay segment.
Do not use weapons during Ada’s segment for this objective.
Frequently asked questions
Is S+ required for platinum?
No. The list asks for S ranks and Hardcore completions; S+ is a different goal rather than a mandatory condition.
Is the true ending shown in the first story?
Its trophy requires completing a Second Run. Check the menu entry when preparing that playthrough.
Is The Ghost Survivors required for platinum?
No. It is a separate additional group, while The 4 th Survivor belongs to the base list.
Sources
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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