PS4 / PS5
Village builds its platinum around runs with different objectives. Searching every corner while racing the clock makes both conditions harder to track, and unrestricted chapter selection cannot erase every mistake. Keep saves before leaving major areas, use the first run to learn the route and dedicate later attempts to restrictions. Campaign and Mercenaries are separate checks: enough firepower for Village of Shadows does not automatically secure the required grades in the other mode.
PS4 and PS5 base game. Shadows of Rose and additional groups are outside the base platinum.
- Required difficulty: Village of Shadows is required; New Game+ can be used.
- Missable trophies: Many areas cannot be freely revisited; maintain separate saves.
- Online: The base platinum route is offline.
Spread saves across major areas
Use different slots before entering and leaving major story sections. Recording a missing collection is insufficient if the latest save already lies beyond an irreversible transition. Check windows, files and local actions while still in the relevant place, rather than postpone every task until the ending.
- Keep a save before leaving each major area.
Use the first run as preparation
During the first campaign, gather resources and learn where combat is mandatory. After finishing, inspect the extra-content shop and the unlocks actually earned. Lei and completion points serve different purposes; do not plan a purchase using the wrong balance or assume every weapon already has infinite ammunition.
- Check Lei, completion points and weapon unlocks separately.
Dedicate a run to restrictions
Time, healing and spending have separate counters. Before a restricted run, decide which conditions to combine and check them during play. If a limit has been exceeded, an earlier save may be more useful than continuing without knowing whether the attempt remains valid.
- Inspect challenge counters before the ending.
Enter Village of Shadows with a prepared build
Use earlier progression to choose weapons and upgrades before raising difficulty. The route also contains sections with imposed equipment; do not judge preparation solely by Ethan’s main weapon. Keep saves before demanding fights so resources and strategy can be adjusted without replaying already solved sections.
- Prepare fights that do not use your usual arsenal.
Learn Mercenaries routes
Mercenaries grades depend on organising kills, stops and resources within each arena. Learn enemy positions first, then develop a repeatable sequence that preserves the combo. Improve one map at a time; replaying every arena without addressing the point where your rhythm breaks does not make scoring more controllable.
- Record the map and section where the combo breaks.
Trophies to watch
Universe's Best Dad
Finish the story on the Village of Shadows difficulty.
Plan this difficulty after first-run unlocks, accounting for sections with fixed equipment.
Don't Trust That Snake Oil
Finish the story only using four or less recovery items.
Check the recovery counter during the run; finishing cannot undo an exceeded limit.
Dashing Dad
Finish the story within 3 hours.
Learn the route in an earlier run, separating collection searches from the timed attempt.
Legendary Cowboy
Achieve at least an S Rank on all stages in The Mercenaries.
Work on arena grades individually and check the base Mercenaries stage list.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use New Game+ on the highest difficulty?
Yes. Earlier progression and unlocks can form part of preparation for Village of Shadows.
Can I select every chapter after the ending?
No. Earlier saves and later playthroughs matter for recovering local actions and collectibles.
Must I buy DLC for Mercenaries?
The platinum condition belongs to the base game. Additional characters or content must not be presented as mandatory purchases.
Sources
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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