Welcome back, trophy hunters! Today, we’re diving into the Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition for PlayStation 4—a title that was free on PS Plus back in July 2020 and remains a standout third-person action-adventure game. If you’re chasing that shiny platinum trophy, this roadmap will break down all the steps, important notes, and some key tips to help you get there without spoiling the story.

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🏆 Difficulty & Time to Platinum

• Estimated Difficulty: 5/10
• Estimated Time to Platinum: ~50 hours
• Trophy Breakdown: No online trophies, but internet is required for certain trophy modes (Score Attack & Expeditions)
• Missables: None – everything is accessible post-game via free roam or chapter select

The 5/10 difficulty is mainly due to the Survivor difficulty requirement, which, while not brutal for seasoned players, can be tough for those unfamiliar with the genre.

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🔁 Three-Step Platinum Roadmap

Step 1: Complete the Main Campaign on Survivor Mode

• Survivor difficulty is available from the start—no unlock needed.
• This is the hardest difficulty and is tied to a key trophy.
• If you’re new to third-person action games, you may want to start on Normal to learn the mechanics, then replay on Survivor.

During this playthrough, you’ll naturally unlock a variety of trophies for story progression, weapon use, side missions, and general exploration.

Step 2: Free Roam Cleanup – Collectibles, Side Quests & Challenges

• After finishing the story, use free roam and chapter select to go back and mop up anything you missed.
• You’ll be aiming to 100% each region: Documents, Relics, Survival Caches, Coin Caches, Murals, Tombs, Challenges, and Side Missions.
• Some collectibles might already be complete depending on how thorough you were in your initial run.

There are no missable trophies in this game, so don’t worry if you skipped some challenges or side quests earlier—they’re all still accessible.

Step 3: Expeditions & Score Attack Trophies

• Now that the campaign is done, move onto the Expeditions and Score Attack modes.
• You’ll need to earn Gold medals in every Score Attack mission for the “Golden Child” trophy—arguably the hardest in the game.
• Expeditions involve replaying levels with modifiers enabled, affecting things like difficulty and score multipliers.

These modes require an internet connection to track and unlock trophies, though they are not considered online multiplayer.

As you complete these modes, you’ll collect Cards that modify gameplay (increased damage, no HUD, etc.). You’ll need to unlock 300 cards total, which can be done by playing, earning credits, and buying booster packs. Buy the cheapest packs repeatedly—it doesn’t matter if you get duplicates.

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🎯 Notable and Challenging Trophies

1. Golden Child – Earn Gold in Every Score Attack Level

This is the toughest trophy due to the time commitment and precision needed. You’ll need to optimize your runs, meet score/time/health requirements, and use modifiers smartly. Replays will be necessary.

2. Complete 10 Score Attack Levels

An easier stepping stone on your way to Golden Child. Try to earn Bronze/Silver first to learn the routes.

3. Collect 300 Expedition Cards

This takes time but is mostly a grind. Use points earned from playing to buy low-cost packs. Don’t worry about duplicate cards—they still count toward your total.

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🔄 Tips & Extras

• Play with a guide if you’re trying to 100% every area in one go—it’ll save you time later.
• Trophies auto-stack by difficulty. Finish on Survivor to unlock the Normal and Easy difficulty trophies in one go.
• Free roam + Chapter Select means nothing is locked out post-game.
• Modifier Cards in Expeditions can make your Score Attack runs easier—experiment with them for score boosts.
• VR Missions and Bonus Content (exclusive to this edition) do not contain any trophies, so feel free to explore them at your leisure.

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🏁 Final Thoughts

Rise of the Tomb Raider offers one of the most well-balanced trophy lists out there. It doesn’t rely on obscure requirements or broken mechanics. Everything is achievable with some persistence, especially if you enjoy the gameplay loop.

So, whether you’re diving in for the first time or finally getting around to clearing it from your backlog, now’s the perfect time to go for that platinum.

If you’ve already completed it and have extra tips to share, leave them in the comments to help others out. And if you’re on the fence—trust me, it’s worth your time.

Happy trophy hunting!