PS4 / PS5
Scarlet Nexus requires both story perspectives, not two disconnected campaigns filed separately. The crucial transition is the Clear Save, which starts EX New Game with the other protagonist while retaining the intended progression. During quieter phases, develop relationships and distribute gifts to reduce post-ending work. The platinum becomes easier to manage when bond episodes, relationship levels and delivered items are tracked separately; they resemble one social activity but do not share a single counter.
PS4 and PS5 base game. Additional items are excluded where stated by trophy descriptions.
- Required difficulty: Difficulty can be freely chosen for the base list.
- Missable trophies: Cleanup is available; preserve the Clear Save required for EX New Game.
- Online: No multiplayer requirement.
Choose the first protagonist without splitting progress
You can begin with Yuito or Kasane. From the start, organise the save intended to continue into the other story. Two independently started new games are not the same cumulative route; check the EX New Game command before beginning the second protagonist.
- Start the second perspective from the first ending’s Clear Save.
Protect the Clear Save
After the ending, preserve the completion save in an identifiable slot. If loading it for cleanup, use a different slot for ongoing play. Overwriting the only Clear Save can require defeating the ending again to recreate it, even when the character already has sufficient growth.
- Keep the completed save separate from ongoing cleanup.
Distribute gifts and bond episodes
Between phases, check available episodes and gifts not yet given to each ally. A high relationship does not prove every item was delivered. Use the gift records and rotate companions rather than repeatedly buy the same item simply because it raises affinity.
- Compare bond levels with gift records.
Rotate SAS and techniques during fights
Specific actions need opportunities beyond maximum damage. While completing missions and requests, use companions and techniques still underrepresented in your counters. If an enemy must receive a particular combination, avoid immediately killing it with your strongest build; prepare the required situation first.
- Use easier encounters for unfinished technique conditions.
Finish the Brain Map after both stories
After both endings, compare the Enemy Compendium, requests and Brain Map nodes. Some social objectives remain tied to protagonist perspectives; check which character still needs the interaction. For final growth, focus on the unfinished counter rather than repeat the entire story without inspecting purchasable nodes.
- Check both perspectives before final cleanup.
Trophies to watch
Red Strings for Two
Reached the ending of both Yuito's and Kasane's story.
Finish the second story through EX New Game, keeping a verifiable cumulative route.
Gift-Giving Freak
Gave all gifts to all allies. *Does not include add-ons.
Check every gift for each ally; maximum relationship level does not replace the collection.
Owner of an Excellent Brain
Learned all the skills on the Brain Map.
Count nodes actually learned on the Brain Map, not merely accumulated points.
Frequently asked questions
Must I play both Yuito and Kasane?
Yes. Both endings are required and should be organised with Clear Save and EX New Game.
Can I overwrite the Clear Save?
Keep a separate one; EX New Game starts from a completion save, not an arbitrary cleanup point.
Are all gifts and maximum bond the same objective?
No. Check delivered items in addition to relationship level and completed episodes.
Sources
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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