Dead Space Remake Trophy Guide: Achieve Platinum and Conquer Impossible Mode

I. Dead Space Remake Trophy Roadmap: A Comprehensive Guide to Platinum

Embark on a terrifying journey through the USG Ishimura and secure every trophy in the Dead Space Remake with our definitive trophy guide. This roadmap will navigate you through each step, from your initial playthrough to the ultimate challenge of Impossible Mode, ensuring you unlock the coveted platinum trophy. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the Ishimura or a newcomer braving the necromorph threat for the first time, this Dead Space Remake Trophy Guide is your essential companion.

• Estimated Platinum Difficulty:
  • 6/10 (Impossible Difficulty without save scumming)
  • 4.5/10 (Impossible Difficulty with PlayStation Plus save backups)
• Estimated Time to Platinum: 25-35 hours
• Offline Trophies: 48 (1, 2, 10, 35)
• Online Trophies: 0
• Missable Trophies: 2 (Front Toward Enemy and Reunion ). Note: Ensure you obtain these trophies before the point of no return at the end of Chapter 11. Maintaining a manual save from Chapter 11 is highly recommended to revisit any missed content.
• Glitched Trophies: None reported
• Difficulty Affects Trophies: Yes, completing the game on Impossible difficulty is mandatory for platinum.
• Minimum Playthroughs: 2 (3 Playthroughs Recommended for Easier Platinum)
• Free-Roam / Chapter Select: Free-roam is available until the Point of No Return at the end of Chapter 11. Chapter Select is not available. New Game Plus is accessible, and all collectibles and upgrades carry over.
• Release Date: January 27, 2023

Introduction to the Dead Space Remake Trophy Journey

Welcome to the ultimate trophy guide for Dead Space Remake! This guide is designed to help you navigate the terrifying depths of the USG Ishimura and unlock every achievement in this stunning remake of the survival horror classic. Faithfully rebuilt and significantly enhanced, Dead Space Remake introduces a wealth of improvements over the original, including a revamped upgrade system, innovative weapon abilities, a security clearance system that expands exploration, enriched storytelling with new side missions and dialogue, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. Even collectible locations have been reimagined, offering fresh challenges for returning players.

To achieve platinum, your journey will require you to conquer the game using only the Plasma Cutter, complete a New Game Plus run, and survive the brutal Impossible difficulty. While technically achievable in two playthroughs, tackling Impossible on your first run is strongly discouraged. The game is rich with collectibles, many of which have been relocated or are entirely new to the remake. A new collectible type, Marker Fragments, is exclusive to New Game Plus and crucial for unlocking the alternative ending. Beyond the main story, numerous miscellaneous trophies and weapon-specific challenges await, along with the task of fully upgrading your arsenal. By following this Dead Space Remake trophy guide and utilizing our dedicated Collectible Guide, you’ll be well-equipped to secure every trophy and master the horrors of Dead Space.

Step-by-Step Roadmap for Platinum in Dead Space Remake

This Dead Space Remake trophy roadmap is structured to optimize your playthroughs and minimize difficulty, especially when tackling the challenging Impossible mode. We recommend a 3-playthrough approach for a smoother platinum experience.

Step 1: Normal Playthrough (Any Difficulty) – Collectibles & Initial Exploration

Your first playthrough should focus on experiencing the story, familiarizing yourself with the enhanced Ishimura, and collecting as many trophies as possible. Playing on any difficulty setting allows you to learn enemy behaviors, explore the ship thoroughly, and gather resources without the extreme pressure of higher difficulties.

• Focus on Collectibles: Utilize our comprehensive Dead Space Remake Collectible Guide to locate all Logs, Schematics, Weapon Upgrades, and Suit Upgrades. This proactive approach will significantly reduce backtracking and streamline your subsequent playthroughs.
• Optional Plasma Cutter Only Run (Early Practice): If you’re confident, you can attempt a Plasma Cutter only run during this playthrough to get it out of the way early. However, it’s perfectly acceptable to use the full weapon arsenal to get acquainted with each weapon and earn initial kill-related trophies.
• Weapon Kill Trophies: If not doing Plasma Cutter only, ensure you achieve at least 30 kills with each weapon to unlock their respective trophies. This can be done naturally as you progress.
• Side Missions: Actively pursue the three side missions: “Whole Again,” “Full Clearance,” and “Final Regeneration.” Our Collectible Guide integrates these side missions into the walkthrough, minimizing extra effort.
• Missable Trophies Awareness: Be mindful of the missable trophies, Front Toward Enemy and Reunion. Front Toward Enemy is located in Chapter 9, and Reunion requires specific actions in New Game Plus (covered in Step 2).
• Manual Save Point: Create a manual save at the end of Chapter 11, before the Point of No Return. This save will be invaluable for mop-up if you miss any collectibles or trophies during this playthrough.

Remember, the USG Ishimura remains explorable until the Point of No Return at the end of Chapter 11. The game provides a clear warning before this point, allowing you to revisit any areas and collect missed items. Chapter 9 is an exception; areas within Chapter 9 are missable and cannot be revisited. Action-dependent audio logs can also be missed, but with 188 logs available and only 150 needed for trophies, missing a few is not critical.

Specific Trophy Locations & Side Mission Triggers (Covered in Collectible Guide):

• Front Toward Enemy – Chapter 9 – Dead on Arrival, USM Valor (Missable)
• Z-Baller – Chapter 10 – End of Days, Crew Deck
• There’s Always Peng! – Chapter 11 – Alternate Solutions, Cargo Bay
• Whole Again – Side Mission “Scientific Methods” (Start Chapter 2, Complete by Chapter 10)
• Full Clearance – Side Mission “You Are Not Authorized” (Start Chapter 4, Complete by Chapter 10)
• Final Regeneration – Side Mission “Premeditated Malpractice” (Start Chapter 6, Complete by Chapter 7)

Step 2: New Game Plus (Any Difficulty) – Plasma Cutter Only, Marker Fragments, Full Upgrades & Alternative Ending

Upon completing your first playthrough, New Game Plus unlocks, carrying over all your collectibles, upgrades, and resources. This playthrough focuses on weapon-specific trophies, maximizing your character’s potential, and unlocking the game’s alternative ending.

• Plasma Cutter Only Run: If you didn’t complete a Plasma Cutter only run in Step 1, now is the time. Focus all your upgrades on the Plasma Cutter and your RIG suit. Store all other weapons to avoid accidental use. Remember, melee attacks, stomps, kinesis, and environmental kills are permitted.
• Collect Marker Fragments for Alternative Ending: New Game Plus introduces 12 Marker Fragments scattered throughout the Ishimura. Use our Dead Space Remake Marker Fragments Locations Guide to find them all. These fragments are essential for unlocking the alternative ending.
• Maximize Upgrades: Gather sufficient Nodes to fully upgrade all weapons and your RIG suit. New Game Plus provides ample opportunities to collect Nodes and purchase them from the store.
• Alternative Ending Trigger: Before proceeding past the Point of No Return in Chapter 11, place all 12 Marker Fragments in Captain Mathius’ office in Executive Chambers (Crew Deck). This will trigger the alternative ending sequence upon game completion, unlocking the Reunion trophy.
• Difficulty Choice: Difficulty is flexible in New Game Plus. You can choose any difficulty setting comfortable for a Plasma Cutter only run and collectible hunting. Impossible difficulty is not available in New Game Plus initially.

Step 3: Impossible Difficulty – The Ultimate Challenge

Impossible difficulty is the final hurdle to platinum and tests your mastery of Dead Space Remake. While mechanically similar to Hard difficulty in terms of damage and enemy strength, Impossible introduces permadeath. Dying reverts your save file to Hard mode, making a single death extremely costly.

• Impossible Mode Mechanics:
  • Based on Hard difficulty settings.
  • Autosave disabled.
  • Single save slot (can be overwritten).
  • Death reverts save to Hard difficulty.
• PlayStation Plus Save Backup (Recommended): For players with PlayStation Plus, utilizing cloud save backups is highly recommended. This allows you to restore your save in case of death, mitigating the permadeath penalty.
  • PS+ Save Backup Procedure: PS5 Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS5) > Console Storage > Dead Space > Upload to Cloud Storage > go back one menu and select Sync Saved Data > Auto-Sync Saved Data = DISABLED.
• No PS+ Strategy (Pause & Quit): Even without PS+, Impossible is manageable. Pause and quit the game immediately if you are about to die to avoid save reversion. Regular manual saving is crucial to minimize progress loss.
• Impossible Mode Rewards: Completing Impossible unlocks the Burnished Suit and the Hand Cannon for New Game Plus, bragging rights, and the coveted trophies.
• Recommended Loadout for Impossible:
  • Plasma Cutter: Versatile, limb-severing power.
  • Pulse Rifle: High fire rate, stopping power, grenade launcher alt-fire.
  • Line Gun: Wide horizontal shots for limb severing and crowd control, trap alt-fire.
  • Force Gun: Crowd control, knockback, flesh stripping for easier dismemberment.

Focus on upgrading these four weapons and your RIG suit. Sufficient Nodes and credits will be available to fully upgrade this arsenal.

Essential Tips and Tricks for Impossible Mode Survival:

• Smart Upgrading: Maximize resource efficiency by upgrading weapon capacity when ammo is low and RIG health when damaged. Upgrades replenish ammo and health.
• Abuse Kinesis and Stasis: Kinesis is unlimited; use it to manipulate the environment and conserve ammo. Stasis is abundant near stations; use it to control enemies, especially in tight situations.
• Environmental Combat: Utilize explosive canisters (red), stasis canisters (blue), and metal poles (light blue tips) found throughout the Ishimura. Kinesis-launched objects are incredibly effective for instant kills and crowd control, saving valuable ammunition. Metal poles can pin necromorphs to walls for instant kills.
• Enemy and Trap Awareness: Learn enemy spawn points and trap locations. Anticipation is key to avoiding ambushes and instant-death scenarios.
• Necromorph Type Strategies:
  • Pregnants: Avoid stomach shots to prevent Swarmer spawns. Focus on limbs.
  • Infectors: Stomp corpses to prevent necromorph creation. Prioritize Infectors.
  • Exploders: Maintain distance. Shoot the explosive sac for quick kills or detach it with limb shots for use as a projectile.
  • Brutes: Stasis when charging, attack weak points on their joints from behind.
  • Guardians: Static wall enemies. Often skippable to conserve ammo. If engaging, prioritize destroying pods.
• Fight Avoidance: In hallways or transit areas, use stasis to bypass necromorphs and conserve resources when possible.
• Sell Excess Items: Oxygen tanks, extra stasis modules (keep one or two), ammo for unused weapons can be sold for credits.
• Regular Saving: Save frequently at save stations. If a fight goes badly or resources are depleted, pause and quit to reload your last save, minimizing losses.
• Infinite Money Exploit (Potential Patch Risk): As of January 31, 2023, this exploit is functional but may be patched in future updates.
  • Prerequisites: 6+ Nodes (10-12 recommended), Pulse Rifle (Chapter 2, Medical Tram Station).
  • Location: Medical Tram Station (Workbench and Shop nearby).
  • Steps:
    1. Equip Pulse Rifle. Fire all ammo at the floor using Grenade Launcher mode ().
    2. Purchase one Capacity Upgrade for the Pulse Rifle at the Workbench.
    3. Fire the replenished ammo from the upgrade at the floor (Grenade Launcher).
    4. Repeat steps 2-3, buying one Capacity Upgrade at a time and firing the replenished ammo.
    5. After purchasing multiple Capacity Upgrades (5-9 recommended), collect all ammo from the floor.
    6. Sell the collected Pulse Rifle ammo at the Shop for profit.
    7. Reset Pulse Rifle Upgrades at the Workbench for 5,000 credits.
    8. Repeat steps 1-7 for infinite credits.
  • Profit Maximization: Purchasing all 9 Capacity Upgrades generates 8 stacks of Pulse Rifle ammo, selling for 2,500 credits per stack (20,000 total). Subtracting the 5,000 credit reset cost yields 15,000 profit per run (approximately 5 minutes per run). Use profits to buy health and ammo for your Impossible run.

II. Dead Space Remake Trophy Guide – Detailed Trophy Breakdown

This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of each trophy in Dead Space Remake, offering specific tips and strategies for unlocking them.