Ubisoft's cult-country sandbox turns rural Montana into a playground of outposts, prepper stashes and explosive chaos as you dismantle the Eden's Gate cult one region at a time. The platinum is long rather than hard, rewarding you for wringing the open world dry and for making a couple of very different story choices. The full trophy list runs to 73 trophies — 53 bronze, 14 silver, 5 gold and the Far Cry 5 Platinum — and this guide walks you through exactly how to earn every one.
Below you'll find a difficulty and time breakdown, a visual trophy chart, the smartest way to approach the run, a full step-by-step roadmap, the trickiest trophies, common mistakes to avoid, faster-platinum tips and an FAQ.
Far Cry 5 Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 4 / 10 — very achievable |
| Time to platinum | 30-40 hours hours |
| Trophies | 73 total (53 bronze, 14 silver, 5 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | One open-world playthrough covering all three regions, plus a second short path to see both story endings |
| Online required | Optional |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 73 trophies in Far Cry 5 split across the four tiers:
The list rewards story progression through all three regions, open-world completion like outposts, prepper stashes, fishing and hunting, recruiting companions, and using a variety of weapons and vehicles. A cluster covers the different story endings, and some tie into the Far Cry Arcade mode.
How Hard Is the Far Cry 5 Platinum?
Far Cry 5 is a long but low-difficulty platinum that almost never asks for real skill, only time and completion. There are no difficulty-locked trophies, so the main gate is simply working through all three regions, every activity type and both major endings. The only fiddly moments are the Clutch Nixon vehicle time trials, which can frustrate, and remembering to trigger the game's alternate endings.
The place players actually lose momentum is the breadth of open-world content spread across Holland Valley, Henbane River and the Whitetail Mountains: liberating outposts, clearing prepper stashes, catching record fish, hunting animals, recruiting the Guns and Fangs for Hire, and buying and using a wide spread of weapons and vehicles. Two endings also need careful handling. The infamous secret ending triggers if you simply wait during the opening arrest, and the final choice branches into different endings that people miss if they only reach the story's conclusion once.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the Far Cry 5 platinum sits at 4/10 (very achievable) and takes roughly 30-40 hours hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. That makes it one of the more demanding platinums in this cluster — a clear step up from Fallout 4 — so go in with patience and a plan.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cry 5 (this guide) | 4/10 (very achievable) | 30-40 hours hrs | 73 |
| Fallout 4 | 3/10 (very achievable) | 60–90 hrs | 51 |
| Dead Island 2 | 3/10 (very achievable) | 30-40 hours hrs | 60 |
| Diablo III | 3/10 (very achievable) | 40-60 hours hrs | 54 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
The efficient path is to tackle one region at a time and clear everything in it before moving on, combining outposts, stashes, side missions and collectibles so the region's completion goals all fill together. Do the secret 'Walk Away' ending during the very first mission on a spare save so you never have to replay the intro, then continue your main save for the full campaign.
Recruit the specialist Guns for Hire and animal Fangs for Hire early, because companions like Boomer, Cheeseburger and Grace make outposts and combat trivial and passively knock out kill-assist trophies. Prep stashes often involve light platforming or puzzle-solving, so slow down and read the environment rather than brute-forcing them. For the Clutch Nixon time trials, learn each ramp route with a fast vehicle and retry freely, and set aside a focused session for fishing, hunting and weapon-variety objectives so you are not chasing them piecemeal.
Far Cry 5 Trophy Roadmap
At the very start, use the opening arrest scene to trigger the secret 'Walk Away' ending on a throwaway save, then reload and begin the campaign proper so you never replay the intro.
Recruit the specialist Guns for Hire and animal Fangs for Hire as early as possible, since companions make outposts and firefights dramatically easier and rack up assist trophies for free.
Work through one region at a time, fully clearing its outposts, prepper stashes, side missions and story beats before advancing, so each region's completion goals finish together.
Set aside dedicated sessions for the scattered activity trophies: catch record fish, hunt the required animals, buy and use a spread of weapons and vehicles, and knock out the Clutch Nixon time trials.
Finish the main story and make the final choice needed for the remaining ending trophy, then dip into Far Cry Arcade for any mode-specific unlocks to complete the platinum.
Trickiest Trophies in Far Cry 5
The 'Walk Away' secret endings — Both the intro secret ending and the final story branch require deliberate choices that players miss if they simply push through the campaign once.
Clutch Nixon time trials — These vehicle stunt challenges demand tight ramp routes and a fast vehicle, and are the closest the platinum comes to a real skill test.
Prepper stashes — Scattered across every region, these often hide light platforming or puzzle steps that slow completion if rushed.
Record fishing and hunting — Catching specific record-size fish and hunting the required animals needs the right gear and locations, easy to overlook amid the combat.
Weapon and vehicle variety — Trophies for using a broad spread of weapons and vehicles require deliberately buying and trying gear you might otherwise ignore.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Missing the secret 'Walk Away' ending, which only triggers if you refuse to act during the opening arrest, and having to replay the intro if you forget.
Spreading yourself thin across all three regions at once instead of clearing them one by one, making it hard to track what completion goals remain.
Ignoring the Guns and Fangs for Hire, then slogging through outposts and combat solo when a companion would trivialise them.
Leaving fishing, hunting, weapon-variety and Clutch Nixon trials until the end and turning an easy game into a tedious cleanup grind.
Tips to Platinum Far Cry 5 Faster
Grab the intro secret ending first on a spare save so the opening never has to be replayed for that trophy.
Unlock companions early, especially a Fang like Boomer or a sniper like Grace, to auto-clear outposts and stack assist kills.
Clear each region completely before moving on so outpost, stash and side-mission goals all resolve in one pass.
Batch the miscellaneous objectives, doing fishing, hunting, and weapon and vehicle variety in focused sessions rather than piecemeal.
Approach prepper stashes slowly and read the environment, since most are simple once you spot the intended route in.
Far Cry 5 Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Far Cry 5?
Most players need around 30-40 hours hours to platinum Far Cry 5 on PS4/PS5. Plan for one open-world playthrough covering all three regions, plus a second short path to see both story endings — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the Far Cry 5 platinum hard?
It rates about 4/10 (very achievable). The main hurdle is the 'Walk Away' secret endings — Both the intro secret ending and the final story branch require deliberate choices that players miss if they simply push through the campaign once.
Do you need to play online for the Far Cry 5 platinum?
None of the trophies require online play, though co-op can make some of the toughest fights easier.
Can you get the Far Cry 5 platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Far Cry 5 shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Far Cry 5 have?
73 in total — 53 bronze, 14 silver, 5 gold and the Far Cry 5 Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the Far Cry 5 platinum?
Follow a step-by-step roadmap and tackle objectives in the right order so you never backtrack. The biggest time-savers are preparing your build and gear before the hardest fights, and clearing missable or collectible trophies as you go rather than saving them all for the end.
Is it worth buying a Far Cry 5 trophy service?
Worth it for open-world fans who enjoy a relaxed, content-rich grind and do not mind a lengthy but stress-free road to platinum. If you'd rather skip the grind, our Far Cry 5 Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 73 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
How do I get the secret ending?
During the opening arrest of Joseph Seed, simply wait and refuse to handcuff him. The scene resolves into an early 'Walk Away' ending, best done on a separate save.
Is Far Cry 5 a hard platinum?
No. It is rated easy to moderate and rarely tests skill; the main investment is the time to clear all three regions and their activities.
Do I need online or co-op for any trophies?
No. Co-op is optional and the whole platinum, including Far Cry Arcade unlocks, can be earned solo offline.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Fallout 4 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Dead Island 2 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Diablo III Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Final Thoughts
A lengthy but low-stress platinum that suits anyone happy to sink hours into a dense open world and tick off two very different endings. Worth it for open-world fans who enjoy a relaxed, content-rich grind and do not mind a lengthy but stress-free road to platinum.