Achievements Guide#
Achievement Overview#
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Game | 46 | 1 Platinum + 3 Gold + 9 Silver + 34 Bronze (46 achievements + PS Platinum) |
| Total | 67 | Includes the Platinum |
Base Game Achievements#
Story Achievements#
| Name | Condition | Note 1 | Note 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Oldest House | Complete Chapter 1 | ||
| Unknown Territory | Complete Chapter 2 | ||
| Taking Over as Director | Complete Chapter 3 | ||
| Research Sector | Complete Chapter 4 | ||
| Containment Sector | Complete Chapter 5 | ||
| Ashtray Maze | Complete Chapter 6 | ||
| The Kraken | Complete Chapter 7 | ||
| The Director’s Choice | Complete Chapter 8 | ||
| New Director | Complete the game |
Ability Achievements#
| Name | Condition | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supernatural Thrower | Knock out 50 enemies with throws | Easy | Comes naturally |
| Mind Controller | Seize 10 enemies | Easy | Use Seize often |
| Moving Fortress | Absorb 1,000 damage with Shield | ||
| Airborne | 10 minutes of total Levitate time | ||
| Dodge Master | Dodge 100 attacks | Easy | Keep dodging in combat |
| Fully Upgraded | Max out one ability |
Collection Achievements#
| Name | Condition | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archivist | Collect 50% of documents | ||
| Historian | Collect 100% of documents | Hard | Requires collecting throughout the game |
| Listener | Collect 50% of audio logs | ||
| Collector | Collect all collectibles (documents + audio logs + videos) / All collectibles | Very Hard | One of the most time-consuming achievements |
| Source Harvester | Collect 100,000 Source |
Combat Achievements#
| Name | Condition | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Up | Cleanse all Control Points | ||
| Defeat the Former | Defeat the Former boss | Medium | Optional boss |
| Mold Exterminator | Defeat Mold-1 | ||
| The Fall of Northmoor | Defeat Northmoor | ||
| Prisoner Rescue | Complete the prisoner side quest | Easy | Side quest |
| Shatter Tomassi | Defeat Tomassi |
Exploration Achievements#
| Name | Condition | Note 1 | Note 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Explorer | Visit all areas | ||
| Secret Seeker | Discover 5 hidden areas | ||
| Maze Survivor | Survive the Ashtray Maze |
Hardest Achievements#
| # | Name | Note 1 | Note 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collector | ||
| 2 | Shatter Tomassi | ||
| 3 | The Fall of Northmoor | ||
| 4 | Historian | Hard | Don’t miss a single document |
| 5 | Clean Up | Medium-Hard | Every Control Point must be cleansed |
100% Completion Tips#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collect as you go | Don’t save collecting for later — grab everything as you go |
| Use map Markers | Mark uncollected areas on the map |
| Do All Side Quests | Many achievements are tied to side quests |
| Post-game Cleanup | Free-roam after the credits to mop up achievements |
| Don’t Sell Mods | Mods help with combat achievements |
| Use Assist Mode | Assist Mode does not affect achievements |
DLC Achievements#
The Foundation DLC Achievements#
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Guardian of the Foundation | Complete The Foundation DLC main story |
| Ancient Technology | Unlock all Foundation abilities |
| Going Deeper | Explore every Foundation area |
| Marshall’s Legacy | Find all of Marshall’s records |
AWE DLC Achievements#
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Investigation Lead | Complete the AWE DLC main story |
| The Dark Place | Survive the AWE area |
| The Hartman Experiment | Defeat the Hartman boss |
| Light Against the Dark | Defeat dark enemies using light |
| The Writer Is Dead | Find all Alan Wake documents |
Recommended Achievement Order#
| # | Phase | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | During the story | All story achievements |
| 2 | Right after the credits | Side-quest achievements + boss achievements |
| 3 | Collection phase | Collector |
| 4 | Cleanup phase | Hard bosses + exploration achievements |
| 5 | DLC | Full achievements in both DLCs |
Achievement Tracking Tools#
| Name | Platform | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Achievements | Xbox | Real-time tracking |
| PSN Trophies | PlayStation | Trophy progress |
| Steam Achievements | PC | Achievement list |
| Third-Party Sites | All platforms | Detailed guides |
Achievement Bugs#
| Name | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Collector | Some collectibles don’t count | Reload the area |
| Historian | Document count is wrong | Check each sector’s list |
| Clean Up | Control Points don’t refresh | Restart the game |
| Defeat Former | The boss doesn’t spawn | Teleport away and return |
Trophy/Achievement Tiers#
| Name | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Common | Earned by 50%+ of players |
| Silver | Rare | Earned by 15-49% of players |
| Gold | Ultra Rare | Earned by 5-14% of players |
| Platinum | Ultimate | Earned by <5% of players |
Achievement Unlock Tips#
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Backup Saves | Back up your saves before key moments |
| Plan Multiple Runs | What you can’t get in one run can wait for New Game+ |
| Use Assist Mode | Assist Mode doesn’t affect earning achievements |
| Audio Guides | Grind repeatable achievements while listening to music |
| Community Help | Check forum achievement guides |
More Resources#
| Resource | Type | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| This game’s guide site | Full guides | Browse the other pages on this site |
| Official patch notes | Update info | Official website or in-game |
| Player wikis | Community databases | In-game encyclopedia or community guide sites |
| Game Discord | Live community | Official or community-run Discord servers |
| Speedrun community | Speedrun resources | Search the game name on speedrun.com |
| Modding community | Player mods | Nexus Mods or Steam Workshop |