A gorgeous action-RPG reimagining that hides a genuinely demanding platinum behind its cinematic surface. The story is easy; Hard Mode and the optional superboss are where the trophy list bares its teeth. The full trophy list runs to 54 trophies — 44 bronze, 7 silver, 2 gold and the Final Fantasy VII Remake 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.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 7 / 10 — tough |
| Time to platinum | 60-80 hours hours |
| Trophies | 54 total (44 bronze, 7 silver, 2 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | One Normal run for story and collectibles, then a full Hard Mode run, with heavy Chapter Select cleanup in between |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 54 trophies in Final Fantasy VII Remake split across the four tiers:
The list is dominated by story-progress and completion trophies (finishing each area, hitting 100% chapter completion, collecting all discs and dresses), a big cluster of combat-mastery trophies (Battle Intel, weapon abilities, summon and colosseum challenges), and a handful of minigame trophies. Only a few are true skill checks, but those few are demanding.
How Hard Is the FF7 Remake Platinum?
The platinum sits around a 7/10 almost entirely because of Hard Mode, which unlocks only after you finish the story once. Hard Mode disables all items in battle and, crucially, stops MP and ATB from restoring when you rest on benches, so every chapter becomes a resource-management puzzle across long stretches of fights. The single biggest gate is Pride and Joy Prototype, the hidden superboss in Chadley's Combat Simulator, widely considered one of the toughest fights in the game.
Players tend to stall in two places. First, the mid-to-late Hard chapters (Hell House in Chapter 9, the Chapter 17 boss gauntlet, and the Whisper/Sephiroth finale) punish anyone who hasn't built proper Materia loadouts and learned to farm MP through Chakra, Prayer, and magnified elemental setups instead of spamming spells. Second, the 100% completion checklist is deceptively broad: 20 Battle Intel reports for Chadley, every weapon ability mastered, all music discs, all three dress variations for Cloud, Tifa and Aerith, and a stack of one-off minigames that are easy to overlook until you're forced back into Chapter Select.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the FF7 Remake platinum sits at 7/10 (tough) and takes roughly 60-80 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 Persona 5 — so go in with patience and a plan.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy VII Remake (this guide) | 7/10 (tough) | 60-80 hours hrs | 54 |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | 7/10 (tough) | 120-150 hrs | 61 |
| Persona 5 | 3/10 (very achievable) | 90–120 hrs | 49 |
| Yakuza: Like a Dragon | 7/10 (tough) | 100-140 hours hrs | 63 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
The smartest path is to treat your Normal run as pure setup: assess every enemy with the Assess Materia as you go, clear as many Battle Intel objectives as possible, and grab collectibles so you aren't re-clearing chapters later. Do not grind for the platinum until you've beaten the story, because Hard Mode and Chapter Select both open up afterward and let you mop up efficiently at high level.
For Hard Mode, lean on Steadfast Block, HP Absorption and MP Absorption linked Materia, First Strike, and a magnified Fire/Ice/Lightning/Wind setup so you spend big blocks of MP only when it matters. Use Chakra and Prayer to heal instead of Cures, save your ATB for staggers, and rest at benches before boss doors since bench HP still restores. For Pride and Joy Prototype, build around Reprieve, Refocus (Steadfast Block into a triple-slice), and elemental exploitation, and practice the fight in the simulator rather than brute-forcing it.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trophy Roadmap
Play through on Normal without stressing about missables, but do buy and equip the Assess Materia early and use it on every new enemy so your Battle Intel progress builds naturally. Grab items, Moogle Medals and music discs as you pass them.
After the credits, open Chapter Select and clean up any missed collectibles, dress-line side quests, and Battle Intel objectives at your now-higher level. Knock out the minigames (Whack-a-Box, Corneo Colosseum, squats, darts, the dance number) while you're at it.
Level your Materia and characters, then start Hard Mode. Replay chapters in order, resting at benches before bosses and managing MP with Chakra, Prayer and absorption Materia rather than raw healing spells.
Once Hard Mode is complete, tackle the tougher Combat Simulator challenges and colosseum bouts, saving Pride and Joy Prototype for last when your loadout is fully optimized.
Do a final sweep of the trophy list for any lingering completion trophies (all abilities mastered, all discs, all dresses) and use Chapter Select to fill the last gaps before the platinum pops.
Trickiest Trophies in FF7 Remake
Pride and Joy Prototype (Top Secrets) — The optional superboss in the Combat Simulator is a severe skill and loadout check that most players need many attempts to beat even with a strong build.
Hard Mode completion — No items in battle and no MP/ATB regen at benches turns long chapters into a resource-management gauntlet where a single bad boss can undo a lot of progress.
All 20 Battle Intel reports — Several require specific tactics against specific enemies (element kills, pressure/stagger conditions), so they are easy to miss if you don't Assess and plan as you play.
All dress variations — The three outfits each for Cloud, Tifa and Aerith are gated behind mutually exclusive Chapter 9 side-quest paths, requiring multiple Chapter Select runs to collect them all.
Whack-a-Box and other minigames — The Wall Market gym Whack-a-Box target score plus the darts, squats and dance challenges are simple to ignore and mildly fiddly to perfect on demand.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Grinding for the platinum before finishing the story once, wasting time when Hard Mode and Chapter Select would make cleanup far faster at higher level.
Forgetting to equip and use Assess on new enemies, which leaves Battle Intel objectives incomplete and forces boring replays.
Trying to heal through Hard Mode with Cure/Cura spells, draining MP you can't restore at benches and softlocking yourself deep in a chapter.
Missing a music disc or a dress variation and only noticing at the end, since dresses depend on specific Chapter 9 side-quest choices spread across playthroughs.
Tips to Platinum FF7 Remake Faster
Buy the Assess Materia the moment it's available and make assessing new enemies a reflex, so Battle Intel progress accumulates without dedicated grinding.
Use Chapter Select after the story to batch all collectibles and side quests at high level instead of replaying content underpowered.
Build a dedicated Hard Mode loadout with MP Absorption, HP Absorption, Steadfast Block and magnified elemental Materia before you start the second run.
Rest at benches immediately before boss doors, since bench HP recovery still works on Hard even though MP won't refill mid-chapter.
Practice Pride and Joy Prototype in the simulator between other cleanup tasks so you learn its patterns without pressure, then commit once your gear peaks.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Final Fantasy VII Remake?
Most players need around 60-80 hours hours to platinum Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4/PS5. Plan for one Normal run for story and collectibles, then a full Hard Mode run, with heavy Chapter Select cleanup in between — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the FF7 Remake platinum hard?
It rates about 7/10 (tough). The main hurdle is pride and Joy Prototype (Top Secrets) — The optional superboss in the Combat Simulator is a severe skill and loadout check that most players need many attempts to beat even with a strong build.
Do you need to play online for the FF7 Remake platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the FF7 Remake platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Final Fantasy VII Remake shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Final Fantasy VII Remake have?
54 in total — 44 bronze, 7 silver, 2 gold and the Final Fantasy VII Remake Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the FF7 Remake 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 FF7 Remake trophy service?
Worth it for fans who enjoy deep combat and don't mind a real Hard Mode; skip it if you only wanted the story. If you'd rather skip the grind, our FF7 Remake Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 54 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
Do I have to beat the game before I can start Hard Mode?
Yes. Hard Mode and full Chapter Select both unlock only after you complete the story once, which is why the efficient route treats the first run as setup.
Is any of this platinum online or co-op?
No. Final Fantasy VII Remake is fully single-player, so every trophy can be earned offline at your own pace.
What's realistically the hardest trophy?
Beating Pride and Joy Prototype in the Combat Simulator. Hard Mode is long but manageable with good Materia; the superboss is the true skill wall.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Platinum Trophy Guide (PS5) — tough (7/10)
Persona 5 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — tough (7/10)
Final Thoughts
A cinematic RPG with a surprisingly stern platinum, rewarding to earn for anyone who genuinely loves the combat but a real commitment for everyone else. Worth it for fans who enjoy deep combat and don't mind a real Hard Mode; skip it if you only wanted the story.