A stylish 100-hour JRPG where the hardest part of the platinum is a calendar, not a boss. It demands relentless schedule optimization and a second playthrough far more than combat skill. The full trophy list runs to 49 trophies — 40 bronze, 5 silver, 3 gold and the Persona 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.
Persona 5 Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 3 / 10 — very achievable |
| Time to platinum | 90–120 hours |
| Trophies | 49 total (40 bronze, 5 silver, 3 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | 2 (New Game+) |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 49 trophies in Persona 5 split across the four tiers:
This is a completion-and-grind list, not a skill list: the marquee trophies are story milestones, maxing every Confidant, filling the Persona compendium through fusion, and a couple of optional-boss kills. Missables dominate the risk profile because everything is gated by the calendar, so the challenge is never mechanical execution — it's not wasting days and not skipping a Confidant.
How Hard Is the Persona 5 Platinum?
Persona 5's platinum is low on difficulty and high on planning. The game is easy to beat, but maxing every Confidant (social link) is mathematically impossible in one playthrough because the in-game calendar simply doesn't have enough days, which makes a New Game+ effectively mandatory. The 'skill' involved is time management: allocating each day and night to the right person, dungeon, or stat while chasing rigid deadlines.
The real stumbling block is missables tied to the clock. Confidants have availability windows, stat and personality requirements, and rank-up conditions that a blind player will unknowingly waste days on, and some fusion and compendium goals depend on completing specific Confidants first. Players get stuck when they realize a maxed Confidant needs their charm or knowledge stat at a level they never grinded, or when a required optional boss (the Twins and the Reaper) demands a deep, well-fused Persona roster they didn't build.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the Persona 5 platinum sits at 3/10 (very achievable) and takes roughly 90–120 hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. It sits below tougher grinds like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy VII Remake, which makes it a solid stepping stone before you take those on.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persona 5 (this guide) | 3/10 (very achievable) | 90–120 hrs | 49 |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | 7/10 (tough) | 120-150 hrs | 61 |
| Yakuza: Like a Dragon | 7/10 (tough) | 100-140 hours hrs | 63 |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake | 7/10 (tough) | 60-80 hours hrs | 54 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
Play your first run for the story with a Confidant priority guide open, funneling every free moment into leveling social stats and starting as many Confidants as possible, then carry your money, stats, and Persona compendium into New Game+ where maxing all Confidants becomes comfortable. Don't stress a 'perfect' first run — NG+ carryover is what makes the completion trophies realistic.
In New Game+ you keep your social stats maxed, so you can immediately pour every day into Confidant ranks and hit the deadlines with room to spare. Bank a large amount of money for fusion, register strong Personas to the compendium as you go, and save the Twins and Reaper fights for when you can fuse a high-level Persona with the right resistances — those optional battles are the only genuine combat checks on the list.
Persona 5 Trophy Roadmap
Play the first run for the story with a Confidant guide, prioritizing social stat growth (Knowledge, Charm, Guts, etc.) and starting every Confidant you can. Treat this run as setup rather than a completion attempt.
Progress the main story naturally, banking money and registering strong Personas to the compendium through fusion as you unlock more of the Velvet Room's power.
Finish the game to trigger New Game+, carrying over maxed social stats, money, and your compendium — the foundation that makes full completion feasible.
In New Game+, spend every available day maxing all remaining Confidants to rank 10, using your carried stats to skip the grind and hit each availability window on time.
Complete the compendium via fusion and defeat the optional Twins and Reaper with a properly fused Persona, then clean up any remaining miscellaneous trophies for the platinum.
Trickiest Trophies in Persona 5
Max all Confidants — The calendar can't fit every social link in one run, so this realistically requires New Game+ and precise scheduling around availability windows.
Optional boss: the Twins — This late-game superboss punishes weak builds and demands a high-level Persona with the right skills and resistances.
Optional boss: the Reaper — The roaming mini-boss hits brutally hard and is best fused for rather than fought head-on with an average party.
Compendium completion — Filling every Persona requires deep fusion knowledge and a large money reserve, plus careful registration as you go.
Social stat gating — Confidants demand specific stat levels to advance, so failing to grind Charm or Knowledge quietly blocks rank-ups later.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wasting days without a Confidant plan makes maxing all social links in NG+ far harder or impossible.
Neglecting social stats early means Confidants refuse to rank up when you finally have time for them.
Selling or skipping compendium registration forces expensive re-fusions to complete the Persona list.
Attempting the Twins or Reaper with an underpowered Persona wastes time on fights that need specific resistances.
Tips to Platinum Persona 5 Faster
Follow a proven day-by-day Confidant schedule guide from the very first day to avoid wasted time.
Prioritize Confidants that boost social stat gains and provide combat perks early to snowball the rest.
Bank money aggressively for fusion so completing the compendium in NG+ isn't a grind.
Register every strong Persona to the compendium before consuming it, so you never have to re-fuse from scratch.
Use New Game+ carryover stats to blitz Confidant ranks instead of re-grinding Knowledge, Charm, and Guts.
Persona 5 Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Persona 5?
Most players need around 90–120 hours to platinum Persona 5 on PS4/PS5. Plan for 2 (New Game+) — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the Persona 5 platinum hard?
It rates about 3/10 (very achievable). The main hurdle is max all Confidants — The calendar can't fit every social link in one run, so this realistically requires New Game+ and precise scheduling around availability windows.
Do you need to play online for the Persona 5 platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the Persona 5 platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Persona 5 shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Persona 5 have?
49 in total — 40 bronze, 5 silver, 3 gold and the Persona 5 Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the Persona 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 Persona 5 trophy service?
Worth it for players who love the game and don't mind two long playthroughs; if you bounce off JRPG pacing or schedule-juggling, the grind may feel heavy. If you'd rather skip the grind, our Persona 5 Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 49 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
Do I really need New Game+?
Effectively yes — the in-game calendar doesn't allow maxing every Confidant in one run, so a second playthrough with carried stats is the standard path.
Is Persona 5 hard to platinum for JRPG newcomers?
The combat is forgiving, but the schedule and missable Confidants make it a planning-heavy platinum; a guide removes almost all the difficulty.
Are the optional bosses required for the platinum?
Yes — defeating the Twins and the Reaper are among the few true challenge trophies, so build a strong fused Persona specifically for them.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Platinum Trophy Guide (PS5) — tough (7/10)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — tough (7/10)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — tough (7/10)
Final Thoughts
A relaxing but lengthy platinum that rewards planning over reflexes — bring a schedule guide and a love for the game, and the trophies fall into place. Worth it for players who love the game and don't mind two long playthroughs; if you bounce off JRPG pacing or schedule-juggling, the grind may feel heavy.