Control trophy list and Platinum difficulty explained: How to earn all main and hidden trophies explained
How to earn every trophy in Control and its DLCs.
Between it's main campaign and two DLC adventures, Control has a grand total of 67 trophies for you to earn during your time at the FBC.
There are 46 trophies in Control's main campaign, 10 from The Foundation DLC and 11 from the AWE DLC. A number of trophies are hidden too, which means that, while you know they exist, you might not know how to obtain them.
To ensure you can truly complete Control, we've listed all the trophies down below, including how to earn the hidden trophies, so you can figure out which ones you're missing.
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Trophies from Control's main campaign:
Trophies from The Foundation DLC:
Trophies from the AWE DLC:
Control main campaign trophy list
Aside from the secret trophies, there are 32 trophies for you to unlock in the main campaign of Control.
These achievements are earned by completing a number of activities throughout the game - from completing side missions to obtaining new abilities for Jessie - and unlocking each one will bring you closer to that special Platinum trophy.
Below you can find every non-secret trophy you can collect in the main campaign of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Director of the FBC | Unlock all other trophies | Platinum |
| Astral Construction | Construct a Weapon Form or Mod | Bronze |
| Non-Strandard Issue | Upgrade any Weapon Form to Level 3 | Silver |
| Career Development | Unlock all 3 Personal Mod slots | Silver |
| The Importance of Synergy | Complete 5 Side Missions | Bronze |
| Inter-Departmental Cooperation | Complete 10 Side Missions | Bronze |
| FBC Crisis Solution Task Force | Complete 15 Side Missions | Silver |
| Paranatural Collection | Collect more than 100,000 Source | Silver |
| Interdimensional Defender | Killed 1000 Hiss | Silver |
| Parautilitarian | Unlock 1 Ability Tree Upgrade | Bronze |
| Expert Parautilitarian | Unlock 50% of the Ability Upgrades | Bronze |
| Master Parautilitarian | Unlock 100% of the Ability Upgrades | Gold |
| Choose to be Chosen | Obtain the Service Weapon | Bronze |
| Paranatural Powerhouse | Obtain the Launch Ability | Bronze |
| Insular Telekinesis | Obtain the Shield Ability | Bronze |
| Shifting Positions | Obtain the Evade Ability | Bronze |
| Psychic Occupation | Obtain the Compel Ability | Bronze |
| Rising Thought | Obtain the Levitate Ability | Bronze |
| Ritualistic Thinking | Cleanse 5 Control Points | Bronze |
| Ritual Intuition | Cleanse 10 Control Points | Bronze |
| Discerning the Pattern | Cleanse 25 Control Points | Silver |
| Strange Collection | Collect 40 Collectibles | Bronze |
| Record Keeper | Collect 80 Collectibles | Bronze |
| Bureau Archivist | Collect 120 Collectibles | Gold |
| Cognitive Intruder | Compel 10 enemies with the Seize Ability | Bronze |
| Unstable Matter | Kill 50 enemies with the Launch Ability | Bronze |
| Volatile Debris | Kill 10 enemies with the Shield Burst Ability | Bronze |
| Proper Handling Procedures | Use Launch to throw a grenade or rock | Bronze |
| War Games | Complete 5 Board Countermeasures | Bronze |
| Astral Tactician | Complete 25 Board Countermeasures | Silver |
| First On the Scene | Complete 1 Bureau Alert | Bronze |
| Crisis Management | Complete 5 Bureau Alerts | Silver |
Hidden trophies for the main campaign of Control
There are 15 hidden trophies for you to earn during the main campaign of Control.
This list contains trophies which are unlocked by completing certain parts of the game's story and optional battles that you can encounter by completing the various side missions throughout the FBC.
Here are the hidden trophies for the main campaign of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Oldest House | Complete Mission 1 | Bronze |
| Unknown Caller | Complete Mission 2 | Bronze |
| Directorial Override | Complete Mission 3 | Bronze |
| Old Boys' Club | Complete Mission 4 | Bronze |
| Threshold | Complete Mission 5 | Bronze |
| My Brother's Keeper | Complete Mission 6 | Bronze |
| The Face of the Enemy | Complete Mission 7 | Bronze |
| Finnish Tango | Complete Mission 8 | Bronze |
| Polaris | Complete Mission 9 | Bronze |
| Take Control | Complete Mission 10 | Gold |
| Altered Manifestations May Occur | Defeat esseJ | Bronze |
| Aggressive Growth | Defeat Mold-1 | Bronze |
| Head of Communications | Defeat Mr. Tomassi | Bronze |
| Living Archetypes | Defeat the Anchor | Bronze |
| Astral Phenomena | Defeat Former | Silver |
Control The Foundation DLC trophy list
The Foundation is the first DLC adventure for Control and it has a total of 10 trophies for you to collect, seven of which are not hidden.
You'll earn these seven trophies by completing a series of feats during The Foundation DLC and fully exploring the mysterious underground realm of the Oldest House.
Here's the named and explained trophies for The Foundation DLC of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Make/unmake | Use Shape and Fracture a combined total of 100 times | Silver |
| A Strong Foundation | Complete all Missions in the Foundation | Silver |
| Hostile Work Environment | Kill 50 Hiss Sharpened | Bronze |
| Niche Position | Find all hidden locations in the Foundation | Bronze |
| Rush Job | Kill 100 enemies with Shield Rush | Silver |
| Subterranean Research | Collect all Collectibles in the Foundation | Bronze |
| Supportive Staff | Have a Deployed Ranger kill 5 enemies | Bronze |
Hidden trophies for the The Foundation DLC of Control
Within The Foundation DLC in Control, you'll have the chance to earn three hidden trophies.
You can earn these trophies by truly exploring The Foundation and uncovering a number of it's weirdest secrets. You may even find yourself unlocking some new clothing items for Jessie alongside the trophy...
Below you can find the hidden trophies for The Foundation DLC of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Plumbing | Discover the Astral Plane restroom | Bronze |
| One of Us | Gather all the Maneki-nekos | Bronze |
| Star Performance | Complete the 'Jesse Faden starring in Swift Platform' side mission | Bronze |
Control AWE DLC trophy list
The AWE DLC for Control has a total of 11 trophies - six of which are not hidden.
You'll find these trophies by uncovering the various collectibles found throughout the Investigation Sector, enjoying the new Arcade Mode and a number of other activities.
Here are the non-hidden trophies for the AWE DLC of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Investigator | Find 80% of the hidden locations in the Investigation Sector | Bronze |
| Elevated Mind | Kill 25 Airborne Rangers | Bronze |
| In-depth Investigations | Find 80% of the Collectibles in the Investigation Sector | Bronze |
| Multiple Applications | Use Multi-Launch to hit 3 targets | Bronze |
| Surge Protector | Kill 50 enemies with Surge | Bronze |
| Workplace Recreation | Play a single game in Arcade Mode | Silver |
Hidden trophies for AWE DLC of Control
There are five hidden trophies for you to earn throughout the AWE DLC for Control.
These trophies are earned by completing a number of activities, including story events in the AWE DLC.
Here are the hidden trophies for the AWE DLC of Control:
| Trophy | How to unlock it | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Familiar Methodologies | Fight off Hartman | Bronze |
| Surge of Power | Upgrade Surge to the maximum level | Bronze |
| The Third Thing | Defeat Hartman | Silver |
| Vending Spree | Destroy 80% of the Altered Vending Machine instances | Bronze |
| Work Smarter, Not Harder | Attach a Surge grenade to an object and Launch it at an enemy | Bronze |
It’s time to journey into the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control. Our Control walkthrough can help you through the storyline missions, including Welcome to the Oldest House, Unknown Caller, Directorial Override, Old Boy’s Club, Threshold, My Brother's Keeper, The Face of the Enemy, Finnish Tango, Polaris and Take Control. You can also learn new supernatural powers by completing A Merry Chase, A Good Defence and A Captive Audience. We also have guides on upgrading the Service Weapon, your Abilities, how to use Weapon and Personal Mods, how to unlock every outfit and the solution to the Roulette Wheel puzzle.
How easy is it to obtain the platinum trophy in Control?
When it comes to earning the platinum trophy for Control, it's important to remember that you only need to obtain all of the trophies from the main campaign. This means that you don't need to fully complete The Foundation and AWE DLCs to obtain the ultimate achievement for Control, so, if you're not interested in those adventures, feel free to ignore them.
Still, we estimate it takes roughly 10 to 15 hours to collect all of the trophies from the main campaign of Control if you're well skilled at the game. Thankfully, none of the trophies are missable, so you can sit back and enjoy the storyline.
A good number of the named and hidden trophies for the main campaign of Control will naturally unlock as you play through Jessie's adventure. Nevertheless, it's worth regularly cashing in your Ability Points and exploring each area carefully for collectibles to ensure you don't miss anything.
Having to find 120 collectibles might sound like a challenge, but, once you delve deeper into the FBC, you'll realise it really isn't that hard. If you do get stuck, remember to backtrack to previous locations once you've obtained the Levitate ability and use our Control walkthrough guide, which lists the locations for the majority of the collectibles at the end of each section.
Don't forget to do the side missions either - not only will you obtain more trophies, but the Ability Points you obtain will make it easier for you to destroy the Hiss. We recommend maxing out your Launch, Health and Energy abilities first, because, aside from the Service Weapon, they will be the skills you rely on the most.
The hardest trophies to obtain are, by far, the ones associated with the Bureau Alerts and the optional bosses found in the side missions, such esseJ.
Before attempting one of these challenges, remember to have your strongest Weapon and Personal mods equipped, as well as spending any spare Ability Points you might have. Once unlocked, Bureau Alerts will spawn throughout your playtime with the game, including the post-game, so you don't feel like you have to rush to complete them.
It's also important to remember that Control does have an Assist Mode, which can be accessed from the game's options. This mode contains an energy recovery multiplier, the ability to turn on immortality and one-hit kills, among other settings.
If you're having trouble defeating a side boss, such as Mr. Tommasi, or the Bureau Alerts, then we suggest using the settings found in Assist Mode. Doing so will give you an advantage over the Hiss and bring you closer to that platinum trophy.
Obtaining the platinum trophy for Control may seem like a bit of a time investment, but, if you truly love the game, then it's definitely worth it.
If you'd like to learn more about Control, check out our Control walkthrough, which contains links to all our Control guides, including a number of side missions.
Good luck in the Oldest House!