Alone in the Dark (2024) invites players to uncover the Lovecraftian horrors of Derceto Manor through dual protagonist perspectives. This trophy guide combines strategic planning, comprehensive context, and deep breakdowns of every critical unlock to ensure you earn the Platinum trophy without redundant playthroughs or missing bug-prone triggers.
Trophy Summary
| Trophy Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Trophies | 38 (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 12 Silver, 21 Bronze) |
| Estimated Difficulty | 3/10 – Straightforward with planning |
| Time to Platinum | 15–20 hours (2 full runs minimum) |
| Missable Trophies | 18 – Must track or backup save |
| Glitched Trophies | 3 confirmed (Teetotaller, Acceptance, Free Stuff) |
| Difficulty Setting | Easy mode allowed |
| Post-Game Free Roam | No – use manual saves before endings |
Step-by-Step Trophy Roadmap
This roadmap is optimized to prevent trophy loss due to game bugs or irreversible actions. Every phase includes context, strategy, and checklist reminders.
Step 1: First Playthrough – Exploration, Collectibles, Setup
This playthrough is where you should take your time. Choose Emily or Edward based on preference, but know that both characters have:
- Exclusive Lagniappes
- A unique Chapter 4 section
- A character-specific secret ending
Objectives:
- Collect all Lagniappes, Clues, and safe/lock combinations
- Trigger every dialogue branch
- Use a collectible guide and tracker
- Manual save at the start of Chapter 4 – allows ending trophy replays
Missable Trophies to Watch:
| Trophy | How to Miss It |
|---|---|
| Chatterbox (Silver) | Skip optional conversations |
| Librarian (Silver) | Miss Clues across both characters |
| You Can’t Keep Me Out! | Safes not opened in correct order |
| Look At All the Free Stuff I Got! | Missing any Lagniappe item (collectible sets) |
Bug Alert:
Make sure to upload your save before final boss – Lagniappes can disappear from inventory due to an endgame bug.
Step 2: Second Playthrough – Speedrun + Challenge Trophies
Your second run is for efficiency. Switch to the other character to unlock their unique collectibles and secret ending. This is also the time to aim for:
- Teetotaller – No flask healing (Gold)
- I Don’t Got All Night – Finish under 3 hours (Silver)
Speedrun Strategy:
- Choose Emily: Her route skips Dr. Gray’s office
- Skip cutscenes (they count toward timer)
- Avoid enemies – dodge or run
- Don’t pause the game – the clock keeps ticking
Teetotaller Tips:
| Risk Factor | Solution |
|---|---|
| Accidentally healed | Immediately reload save |
| Bosses require damage soak | Use ranged weapons, like Tommy Gun |
| No regen between chapters | Use backup saves to retry clean segments |
| Glitched unlock | Complete run as Edward for best chance |
Quick Combat Notes:
- Use Tommy Gun for Jacob fight
- Shotgun for boss knockdowns
- Don’t hit Up D-Pad even once
Step 3: Alternate Endings – Unlocking All Four Secret Paths
The game includes four secret endings, each tied to a specific Lagniappe set and character scenario. You must manually save before Chapter 4 for efficient branching.
Important Reminder: Back up your Chapter 4 save to a separate slot or cloud service to avoid overwriting and missing multiple endings.
| Ending Title | Lagniappe Set Required | Character | Trigger Action | Known Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What Just Happened? | All the World’s a Stage | Any | Talk to Grace in Chapter 5 | Sometimes doesn’t trigger even if all Lagniappes collected |
| Nobody Knows What Happened | Hartwood Curse | Any | Interact with the noose in attic (Ch. 4) | Trigger may fail without slow playthrough |
| Radical Acceptance | Dying With Dignity | Emily only | Submit to Dark Man via controller input | Hold L-Up doesn’t always work – try L-Down Right |
| One of the Thousand Young | Goat Without Horns | Edward only | Interact with whispering tree in Ch. 5 | Tree camera bug may block ending trigger |
Glitched Trophies – Known Issues & Fixes
These trophies are known to fail under certain conditions:
1. Teetotaller (Gold)
- Doesn’t unlock even with 0 healing
- Workaround: Use Edward, back up saves, avoid damage altogether
2. You Can’t Keep Me Out! (Bronze)
- May not register all safes unless done in one session
- Fix: Open all safes in one continuous run. Avoid long session breaks
3. Radical Acceptance & Thousand Young (Silver)
- Trigger conditions for endings fail to load
- Fix: Don’t skip cutscenes, avoid rapid menu actions, complete Lagniappe set in same session
Misc Combat & Kill Trophies
| Trophy | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Whatever It Takes | Kill an enemy using a thrown object (e.g., bottle) |
| Come At Me! | Kill an enemy with a melee weapon |
| Now You’re on the Trolley! | Kill an enemy with a ranged weapon |
| Bonfire Night | Use Molotov (earliest in Chapter 1 after Batiste’s Key) |
| Hard Boiled | Kill with Shotgun (Small Parlor after Lost Children set) |
| Gangster | Kill with Tommy Gun (found in Chapter 3 office) |
Auto-Unlocked Story Trophies (Can’t Miss)
These trophies unlock through natural progression:
- Welcome to Derceto
- The Thin Veneer of Civilization
- On the Mend
- In Between There Are Doors
- Left Holding the Bag
- Found & Lost
- Somewhere Else Entirely
- Drop Me Off In New Orleans
- Losing My Mind
- Where I Belong
- I Abandoned Him / I Stole the Child and Let Him Drown
- When Therapy Makes It Worse
- The Past as a Present
- Frenzy
- Back to Normal
- Case Closed / Safe and Sound
Quick Trophy Overview
Quick breakdown of key trophies in Alone in the Dark (2024), along with clear unlock methods for each.
Note: For “An Honest Day’s Work,” playtime accumulates across all saves; it doesn’t have to be in one sitting.
| Trophy Name | Description / Unlock Method |
|---|---|
| Welcome to Derceto | Complete the prologue chapter. |
| Chatterbox | Engage in all optional conversations in one playthrough. |
| Teetotaller | Complete the game without using the healing flask. |
| I Don’t Got All Night | Finish the game in under 3 hours. |
| Look At All the Free Stuff I Got! | Collect every Lagniappe item. |
| Librarian | Collect all Clues across both Emily and Edward playthroughs. |
| You Can’t Keep Me Out! | Open all locked safes and doors. |
| What Just Happened? | Complete “All the World’s a Stage” Lagniappe set and talk to Grace. |
| Nobody Knows What Happened | Unlock attic ending with “Hartwood Curse” set. |
| Radical Acceptance | Submit to the Dark Man with “Dying with Dignity” as Emily. |
| One of the Thousand Young | Use “Goat Without Horns” set and interact with tree as Edward. |
| Whatever It Takes | Kill an enemy with a thrown object. |
| Bonfire Night | Use a Molotov to defeat an enemy. |
| Come At Me! | Kill an enemy with melee combat. |
| Now You’re on the Trolley! | Defeat an enemy using any ranged weapon. |
| Gangster | Use the Tommy Gun to kill an enemy. |
| Hard Boiled | Use the Shotgun to kill an enemy. |
| An Honest Day’s Work | Play the game for at least 8 hours total. |
| Back to Normal | Complete the story and return Derceto to normal. |
| Case Closed / Safe and Sound | Finish the game with Emily / Edward, respectively. |
Final Thoughts
The Platinum trophy for Alone in the Dark (2024) is rewarding and fully achievable with a smart structure. Focus on exploration first, tackle the challenge trophies next, and use your manual Chapter 4 save wisely. Track your Lagniappes, dialogue, and Clues carefully—and don’t underestimate the value of a fresh save in a bug-prone title.
With these tools, you’re not just surviving Derceto—you’re mastering it.
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