BioShock Remastered Trophy Guide & Trophy List

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Platinum Trophy

Unlocked all trophies

This is the BioShock Remastered Platinum — earn every other trophy in the game.
Complete the campaign on Hard and Survivor difficulty without Vita-Chambers.
Research all enemy types, find all audio diaries, and hack 50 security stations.
Fully upgrade all weapons, collect all tonics, and make choices for all Little Sisters.
Platinum unlocks automatically when every other trophy is obtained.

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Completed Welcome

The player has successfully completed the Welcome To Rapture Level

Begin BioShock Remastered and play through the opening Lighthouse crash and descent.
Navigate through the Welcome to Rapture introduction area.
Follow Atlas's radio instructions through the tutorial area.
Trophy unlocks automatically when the Welcome level is completed.
This is a story trophy and cannot be missed.

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Defeated Dr. Steinman

The player has defeated the crazed Dr. Steinman

Progress through Rapture to the Medical Pavilion level.
Follow the quest objectives to locate Dr. Steinman in the operating area.
Steinman uses a medical tool as a weapon — dodge his melee attacks and use Plasmids.
Deplete his health to defeat him.
Trophy unlocks when Dr. Steinman is defeated.

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Defeated Peach Wilkins

The player has defeated Peach Wilkins

Progress through Rapture to the Arcadia level.
Follow objectives to confront Peach Wilkins.
Use Plasmids and weapons to defeat Peach Wilkins.
Trophy unlocks when Peach Wilkins is defeated.
This is a story boss encounter and cannot be missed.

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Defeated Atlas

The player has defeated Atlas

Progress through the main story to the final confrontation with the villain.
The final boss fight takes place after the major plot twist in the game.
Use the Wrench and best available Plasmids and weapons to win.
Trophy unlocks automatically when the final boss is defeated.
This is the story completion boss trophy.

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Restored the Forest

The player has restored the forests of Arcadia

In the Arcadia level, the trees have been killed by Ryan's forces.
Gather the required ingredients: Distilled Water and Liquid Nitrogen.
Bring the ingredients to the Tree Farm to create a Lazarus Vector.
Apply the Lazarus Vector to restore the Arcadia forest.
Trophy unlocks when the forest is fully restored.

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Completed Cohen's Masterpiece

The player has completed Sander Cohen's great masterpiece

In Fort Frolic, Sander Cohen is a deranged artist who holds Jack captive.
Complete Cohen's Masterpiece by photographing the corpses of his disciples.
Kill each disciple as Cohen demands and photograph the bodies.
Complete the final objective of his Masterpiece quest.
Trophy unlocks when Cohen's Masterpiece is finished.

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Defeated Andrew Ryan

The player has defeated Andrew Ryan

Progress through the story to Andrew Ryan's office in Hephaestus.
The Andrew Ryan encounter is a major story moment.
Follow the scripted sequence during the Ryan confrontation.
Trophy unlocks automatically when Andrew Ryan is defeated.
This is a pivotal story moment and cannot be missed.

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Weapon Specialist

Acquire all upgrades for all weapons

Weapons in BioShock can be upgraded at Power to the People stations.
Purchase upgrades for the Pistol, Shotgun, Machine Gun, Grenade Launcher, Chemical Thrower, and Crossbow.
Each weapon has multiple upgrade slots — fill all of them for every weapon.
Power to the People stations are found throughout Rapture — use a guide to find all of them.
Trophy unlocks when every weapon has every available upgrade purchased.

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Research PhD

Max out all possible research

Research enemies using the Research Camera by photographing them during combat.
Each enemy type has multiple research levels that require multiple photos.
Research every enemy type: Splicers (all variants), Big Daddies, Little Sisters.
Take photos during combat encounters — more action gives better photo ratings.
Trophy unlocks when all research levels for every enemy type are completed.

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Historian

Find every audio diary

Audio Diaries are scattered throughout all levels of Rapture.
They glow faintly and emit a sound when nearby.
Find and pick up every audio diary in the game.
Use a guide to track which ones are in each level.
Trophy unlocks when every audio diary has been collected.

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Skilled Hacker

The player has successfully completed 50 hacks

Security stations include Cameras, Turrets, and Bots throughout Rapture.
Approach a hackable device and initiate the pipe puzzle mini-game.
Solve the pipe puzzle to complete a successful hack.
Successfully complete 50 hacking mini-games across your playthrough.
Trophy unlocks when the 50th hack is completed.

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Upgraded a Weapon

The player has acquired at least one weapon upgrade

Find a Power to the People upgrade station — the first is in Neptune's Bounty.
Approach the station and select any weapon.
Choose an upgrade to purchase for that weapon.
Trophy unlocks the moment the first weapon upgrade is applied.
Each weapon has two upgrades available at these stations.

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Fully Researched Bouncer

Fully research the Bouncer

Bouncers are the large drill-arm Big Daddy variant found throughout Rapture.
Take Research Photos of Bouncers during combat using the Research Camera.
Each photo earns research XP — accumulate enough to complete all research levels.
Photograph Bouncers in different positions and actions for bonus ratings.
Trophy unlocks when all Bouncer research levels are fully completed.

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Little Sister Savior

The player has completed the game without harvesting any Little Sisters

Little Sisters are found protecting ADAM slugs near Big Daddy corpses.
After defeating a Big Daddy, approach the Little Sister and choose to Rescue her.
Never harvest any Little Sister — always rescue throughout the entire campaign.
Rescuing gives less ADAM but unlocks gifts and this trophy.
Trophy unlocks when the final Little Sister is rescued at game completion.

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Prolific Photographer

Take at least one photo in every research group

The Research Camera is used to photograph enemies for research bonuses.
Each research group (enemy type) must have at least one photo taken.
Groups include all Splicer types, Bouncers, Rosies, and Little Sisters.
Photograph every enemy type at least once across your playthrough.
Trophy unlocks when all available research groups have at least one photo.

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One Successful Hack

The player has performed at least one successful hack

Find any hackable device — a camera, turret, bot, vending machine, or safe.
Initiate the hack by pressing the hack button near the device.
Complete the pipe puzzle mini-game to successfully hack it.
Trophy unlocks the moment the first successful hack is completed.
This will happen naturally very early in the game.

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Fully Researched Thug Splicer

The player has fully researched the Thuggish Splicer

Thuggish Splicers are the melee-focused Splicers with weapons like wrenches.
Take Research Photos of Thuggish Splicers during combat.
Accumulate enough research XP through multiple photos to reach max research.
Complete all research levels for the Thuggish Splicer.
Trophy unlocks when Thuggish Splicer research is fully completed.

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Fully Researched Spider Splicer

The player has fully researched the Spider Splicer

Spider Splicers are acrobatic Splicers that crawl on walls and ceilings.
Equip the Research Camera and photograph Spider Splicers during combat.
Complete all research levels by accumulating enough research XP.
Spider Splicers appear throughout Arcadia and later levels.
Trophy unlocks when Spider Splicer research is fully completed.

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Fully Researched Houdini Splicer

Fully research the Houdini Splicer

Houdini Splicers use teleportation and fire abilities.
Photograph them during their active phase before they teleport away.
Take multiple photos to accumulate the research XP needed for all levels.
Houdini Splicers appear regularly in later Rapture levels.
Trophy unlocks when all Houdini Splicer research levels are completed.

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Fully Researched Gun Splicer

The player has fully researched the Leadhead Splicer

Gun Splicers are ranged enemies that shoot various weapons at Jack.
Equip the Research Camera and photograph Gun Splicers during combat encounters.
Take multiple photos to accumulate research XP for all research levels.
Complete all research levels for the Gun Splicer enemy type.
Trophy unlocks when Gun Splicer research is fully completed.

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Fully Researched Nitro Splicer

Fully research the Nitro Splicer

Nitro Splicers throw grenades and incendiary devices at Jack.
Photograph Nitro Splicers with the Research Camera during active combat.
Accumulate enough research XP through multiple photos to complete all levels.
Nitro Splicers appear throughout Rapture in later areas.
Trophy unlocks when all Nitro Splicer research levels are completed.

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Fully Researched Rosie

Fully research the Rosie

Rosies are the bubble-gun Big Daddy variant distinct from Bouncers.
Photograph Rosies with the Research Camera during combat.
Rosies are rarer than Bouncers — look for them in Neptune's Bounty and later areas.
Complete all research levels for the Rosie enemy type.
Trophy unlocks when Rosie research is fully completed.

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Fully Researched Little Sister

Fully research the Little Sister

Little Sisters are found in the company of Big Daddies throughout Rapture.
After defeating a Big Daddy, a Little Sister will roam nearby.
Photograph the Little Sister with the Research Camera before rescuing or harvesting.
Complete all research levels for Little Sisters.
Trophy unlocks when Little Sister research is fully completed.

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Quality Research Photo

The player has taken a Research Photo of the highest grade

The Research Camera rates photos based on distance and enemy action.
For a maximum quality photo, position yourself close to the enemy.
Take the photo while the enemy is performing an action such as attacking.
The photo quality rating must reach the maximum possible level.
Trophy unlocks when a Research Photo achieves maximum quality rating.

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Hacked a Security Bot

The player has successfully hacked a security bot

Security Bots are small flying robots that patrol Rapture.
Find a Security Bot and equip the Hack Tool.
Use the Hack Tool on the Security Bot to initiate the hacking mini-game.
Complete the pipe puzzle to successfully hack the bot.
Trophy unlocks when the first Security Bot is hacked.

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Hacked a Turret

The player has successfully hacked a turret

Sentry Turrets are wall-mounted or floor-based gun emplacements.
Approach a turret and use the Hack Tool to initiate hacking.
Complete the pipe puzzle mini-game successfully.
Trophy unlocks when the first Sentry Turret is hacked.
Turrets are found from the first levels of Rapture onward.

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Hacked a Security Camera

The player has successfully hacked a security camera

Security Cameras are mounted on walls throughout Rapture.
Approach a camera and use the Hack Tool on it.
Complete the hacking pipe puzzle to hack the camera.
Trophy unlocks when the first Security Camera is successfully hacked.
Hacking cameras turns them to your side and alerts you to enemies.

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Hacked a Vending Machine

The player has successfully hacked a vending machine

Vending machines are found throughout Rapture selling ammo, eve, and items.
Approach any vending machine and use the Hack Tool.
Complete the hacking mini-game to hack the machine.
Hacking vending machines gives discounted prices on all purchases.
Trophy unlocks when the first vending machine is successfully hacked.

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Hacked a Safe

The player has successfully hacked a safe

Safes are lockboxes found in rooms throughout Rapture containing valuable loot.
Approach a safe and use the Hack Tool to initiate the mini-game.
Complete the pipe puzzle to open the safe.
Trophy unlocks when the first safe is successfully hacked open.
Safes often contain Eve Hypos, ammo, and money.

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Avid Inventor

Successfully invent at least 100 items

The Gatherer's Garden lets you invent items using gathered materials.
Materials are found throughout Rapture in storage areas and from enemies.
Use the Gatherer's Garden to invent 100 different items or tonics.
Each invention counts — craft ammo, tonics, and other items repeatedly.
Trophy unlocks when 100 inventions are completed.

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Ammo Inventor

The player has successfully invented all possible ammo types

The Gatherer's Garden can be used to invent custom ammunition types.
Invent every type of ammunition available including incendiary, electric, and armor-piercing.
Each ammo type requires specific materials gathered from the environment.
Trophy unlocks when every available ammo type has been invented.
Track which ammo types remain in the invention menu.

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Tonic Collector

Collect or Invent 58 Tonics in the Physical, Engineering and Combat tracks

Tonics provide passive bonuses across Physical, Engineering, and Combat tracks.
There are 58 tonics total — find them in the world, buy them at Gatherer's Garden, or invent them.
Collect every tonic by exploring all levels and using available ADAM on purchases.
Check the Tonic track in the menu to see which ones are still missing.
Trophy unlocks when all 58 tonics are in your collection.

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Seriously Good at This

The player has completed the game on the Hard difficulty setting

Complete the entire BioShock Remastered campaign on Hard difficulty.
Hard mode has increased enemy health, reduced ammo availability, and higher damage.
Use Plasmids strategically to manage combat without wasting ammo.
Vita-Chambers are allowed on this trophy — Brass Balls requires no Vita-Chambers.
Trophy unlocks when the campaign credits roll on Hard difficulty.

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Basic Inventor

The player has successfully invented at least one item

Find a Gatherer's Garden station in Rapture — the first appears in Neptune's Bounty.
Collect materials from storage crates and the environment.
Access the Gatherer's Garden and invent any item using available materials.
Trophy unlocks the moment the first item is invented.
This happens naturally in early game areas.

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Broke Fontaine's Mind Control

The player has broken Fontaine's mind control

This trophy is tied to a major story event near the end of the main campaign.
Follow the main story objectives through Ryan's levels and beyond.
A scripted story sequence breaks Fontaine's control over Jack.
Trophy unlocks automatically when this story moment occurs.
This is a story trophy and cannot be missed.

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Bought One Slot

The player has purchased one slot in any Plasmid or Tonic track

Visit a Gatherer's Garden station and access the Plasmid or Tonic menu.
Each tree (Combat, Engineering, Physical, Plasmid) has purchasable upgrade slots.
Purchase any single upgrade slot using ADAM collected from Little Sisters.
Trophy unlocks the moment the first slot upgrade is purchased.
ADAM is earned by rescuing or harvesting Little Sisters.

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Researched a Splicer

The player has taken at least one Research Photo of a Splicer

Equip the Research Camera from your inventory.
During any combat encounter, photograph any Splicer type.
Press the camera button while aiming at a Splicer to take a research photo.
Trophy unlocks the moment the first Splicer Research Photo is taken.
Splicers are the common human enemies throughout Rapture.

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Dealt with every Little Sister

The player has either Harvested or Rescued every possible Little Sister

Little Sisters appear after defeating their accompanying Big Daddy.
After defeating each Big Daddy, interact with the Little Sister.
Either Rescue or Harvest every Little Sister encountered throughout the game.
You do not need to choose one option exclusively — any choice counts.
Trophy unlocks when the last Little Sister in the game is either rescued or harvested.

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Maxed One Track

The player has purchased every slot in one of the Plasmid or Tonic tracks

Choose one skill tree track: Combat, Engineering, Physical, or Plasmid.
Purchase all available upgrade slots within that single track.
Each slot costs ADAM — earn it by harvesting or rescuing Little Sisters.
Fill every slot in the chosen track completely.
Trophy unlocks when all slots in any single track are purchased.

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Maxed All Tracks

Purchased every slot in all four Plasmid and Tonic tracks

The Plasmid and Tonic tracks have four categories: Combat, Engineering, Physical, and Plasmid.
Each track has multiple upgrade slots that must be purchased using Adam.
Earn Adam by rescuing or harvesting Little Sisters and from other sources.
Purchase every slot in all four tracks using the Plasmid Upgrade menu at a Gatherer's Garden.
Trophy unlocks when all four tracks are fully maxed out.

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One Fully Upgraded Weapon

The player has fully upgraded one weapon

Find two Power to the People stations that offer upgrades for the same weapon.
Purchase both upgrades for that weapon to reach maximum upgrade level.
All weapon upgrades require finding Power to the People stations.
Trophy unlocks when any single weapon has all available upgrades purchased.
The Pistol or Machine Gun are easiest to fully upgrade early.

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Two Fully Upgraded Weapons

The player has fully upgraded two weapons

Fully upgrade two different weapons by purchasing all their Power to the People upgrades.
Track which weapons you have partially upgraded and continue at new stations.
Trophy unlocks when two separate weapons each have all their upgrades.
Plan your upgrade path using a Power to the People station location guide.
Each weapon has exactly two upgrade slots to fill.

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Three Fully Upgraded Weapons

The player has fully upgraded three weapons

Fully upgrade three different weapons using Power to the People stations.
Continue collecting all upgrade station locations across the Rapture levels.
Trophy unlocks when three weapons each have all their upgrades purchased.
Prioritize weapons you use most frequently.
Track stations carefully — they are missable if levels are completed.

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Four Fully Upgraded Weapons

Fully upgrade four weapons

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Five Fully Upgraded Weapons

Fully upgrade five weapons

Fully upgrade five different weapons using all available Power to the People stations.
There are exactly enough stations to fully upgrade all weapons.
Use a guide to find every Power to the People machine in every level.
Trophy unlocks when five separate weapons each have all upgrades.
This requires finding nearly all upgrade stations in the game.

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Became a Big Daddy

The player has become a Big Daddy

Progress through the main story to the point where the Big Daddy suit is needed.
The game scripts a sequence where Jack must disguise himself as a Big Daddy.
Follow all mission objectives leading to and through the Big Daddy sequence.
Trophy unlocks automatically at this story milestone.
This is a story trophy and cannot be missed.

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Lucky Winner

Hit the jackpot at a slot machine

Slot machines are found throughout Rapture's public areas.
Approach a slot machine and insert coins to play.
Continue playing until the slot machine displays a jackpot result.
The jackpot is random — be patient and play multiple times.
Trophy unlocks when a jackpot is hit on any slot machine.

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Irony

The player has taken a picture of Sander Cohen's corpse

After completing Cohen's Masterpiece in Fort Frolic, Sander Cohen appears.
Cohen can be killed at this point — defeat him.
Once Cohen is dead, use the Research Camera to photograph his body.
The photo must be taken in his gallery room in Fort Frolic.
Trophy unlocks when Cohen's corpse is photographed in the gallery.

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Found Cohen's Room

The player has entered Sander Cohen's personal quarters

Sander Cohen has a private apartment located within the Fort Frolic Gallery area.
After completing Cohen's Masterpiece quest, a door to his private room opens.
Enter Cohen's private apartment to discover it.
Trophy unlocks when Cohen's room is entered.
The room contains audio diaries and other collectibles.

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Toaster in the Tub

The player has shocked an enemy in the water

Equip the Electro Bolt Plasmid from the Plasmid menu.
Find an enemy standing in or near water — flooded areas in Neptune's Bounty work well.
Use Electro Bolt on the water or the enemy while they stand in water.
The electric shock must connect through the water to damage the enemy.
Trophy unlocks when an enemy is shocked via Electro Bolt while standing in water.

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A Man Chooses

Complete the game on Survivor difficulty

Start a new game or use chapter select to play from the beginning on Survivor difficulty.
Survivor is the hardest base difficulty with limited ammo and higher damage.
Complete all levels of BioShock from Welcome to Rapture through the final boss.
Trophy unlocks when the campaign credits roll on Survivor difficulty.
Vita-Chambers are allowed for this trophy — only Brass Balls requires no deaths.

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I Chose the Impossible

Complete the game on Survivor difficulty without using a Vita-chamber

Complete the entire campaign on Survivor difficulty.
Additionally, never use a Vita-Chamber to respawn after dying.
If you die, you must reload a save rather than using the Vita-Chamber.
Disable Vita-Chambers in the options menu to prevent accidental use.
Trophy unlocks when the campaign is completed on Survivor with no Vita-Chamber respawns.

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