- Mirror's Edge Catalyst achievements: 49 trophies spanning story, combat, traversal, and collection tasks.
- Platinum roadmap: Finish the story first, then clean up combat, collectibles, and time trials in free roam.
- Hardest challenges: No-Flow-break mission runs, pacifist missions, and full GridLeak clearout.
- Skill priority: Unlock Quick Turn, Fast Climb, and Mag Rope upgrades before trophy hunting.
- Community resource: Cross-reference routes with the r/mirrorsedge community.
Achievement Overview & Trophy Breakdown
Mirror's Edge Catalyst features 49 trophies and achievements across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (via Steam). They split into four broad categories: story progression, combat mastery, traversal skill, and open-world collection. Most unlock naturally during a normal playthrough, but a dedicated cleanup pass is required for the platinum.
Video Highlights:
- Faith's escape from the Kruger Holding Facility opens the story
- The city of Glass opens up for free-roam trophy hunting after early missions
- Traversal gadgets like the MAG Rope unlock through story progress
| Category | Approx. Count | Difficulty | When to Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Missions | ~14 | Easy | First playthrough |
| Combat | ~8 | Medium | Story + free-roam cleanup |
| Traversal & Movement | ~10 | Medium-Hard | After learning routes |
| Collectibles | ~9 | Medium | Free roam, use map filters |
| Side Activities & Trials | ~8 | Hard | Endgame, post-story |
Do not chase collectible trophies during your first playthrough. Complete the story first — it unlocks every district, gadget, and fast-travel point, making cleanup runs dramatically faster.
Key Achievements: Unlock Conditions & Tips
The table below covers the most notable trophies, including the ones runners most often ask about. Requirements marked "any difficulty" can be done on the easiest setting.
| Achievement | Type | Requirement | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeflow | Gold | Complete the main story | Unlocks naturally across all 13 main missions |
| Never Stop Moving | Silver | Finish a mission without extended Flow loss | Retry 'Breathe' after memorizing the route |
| Kong Fu | Bronze | Wall-run takedown on an enemy | Isolate one guard, wall-run, press attack mid-run |
| Tools of the Trade | Silver | Unlock all gadgets | Story-gated: MAG Rope, Disruptor, Runner Vision upgrades |
| Gridunlocked | Silver | Disable all GridLeak hubs | Use the map filter; hubs cluster by district |
| Pacifist Approach | Silver | Complete a mission without knockouts | Stealth routes plus the Disruptor to bypass K-Sec |
| Vitamin D | Bronze | Reach the highest viewpoint | Climb the Viewpoint tower in the View District |
| Freeflow Master | Platinum | Unlock all other trophies | Follow the roadmap below |
The Pacifist Approach trophy fails if you knock out even a single enemy. Avoid Focus attacks near unaware guards — an accidental takedown forces a mission restart from the last checkpoint.
Platinum Roadmap: Step-by-Step
The most efficient platinum route front-loads the story, then cleans up in free roam. Follow these five stages in order.
Finish the Story
Play through all main missions on any difficulty. This unlocks Freeflow, Tools of the Trade, every district, and all traversal gadgets needed for later cleanup.
Buy Priority Skill Upgrades
Spend Chipsets on Quick Turn, Fast Climb, and Mag Rope enhancements first. These make every traversal and time-trial trophy significantly easier.
Combat Cleanup
Replay missions via fast travel to grind combat trophies like Kong Fu. Strike from sprints and wall-runs for full damage, and use evades on enemy flashes.
Collectibles Sweep
Clear GridLeak hubs with map filters, then hunt Documents, Chipsets, and Gift Bags. Buy the Exploration Markers upgrade to reveal nearby collectibles.
Time Trials & Dashes
Earn stars in Time Trials and community Dashes to finish remaining activity trophies. Study ghost replays of top runners before attempting 3-star targets.
Most completionists finish the platinum in roughly 25-40 hours: about 10-12 for the story and the rest for free-roam cleanup, depending on parkour proficiency.
Hardest Trophies & How to Beat Them
Never Stop Moving
- Flow must stay unbroken
- Learn the route first
- 'Breathe' is the easiest mission
- Avoid combat sections entirely
Pacifist Approach
- Zero knockouts allowed
- Use Disruptor to stun groups
- Stay on rooftops, off street level
- Restart checkpoint on any mistake
Gridunlocked
- All GridLeak hubs disabled
- Use district map filters
- Many sit along parkour lines
- Hub clusters take only minutes each
For the movement-heavy trophies, remember that Flow is everything: chaining moves without stopping lets Faith jump farther and reach ledges that are otherwise inaccessible. Plan routes a few moves ahead using Runner Vision, and never hesitate at edges during the Gabriel Kruger chase.
| Trophy | Main Obstacle | Best Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Never Stop Moving | Flow breaks | Memorize route, retry early mission |
| Pacifist Approach | Forced fights | Stealth lines, Disruptor stuns |
| 3-Star Time Trials | Tight time targets | Ghost replays, coil jumps, wall-run chains |
| Gridunlocked | Sheer volume | Map filters, district-by-district sweeps |
Consistency beats risky shortcuts in every timed event. A clean line with zero Flow breaks almost always beats a flashy jump that costs momentum.
Pre-Hunt Checklist
Before starting dedicated trophy hunting, confirm your save is ready with this checklist.
Platinum Preparation:
- Complete all main story missions
- Unlock the MAG Rope, Disruptor, and Runner Vision upgrades
- Purchase Quick Turn and Fast Climb skills
- Unlock fast-travel points in every district
- Enable collectible map markers with Exploration upgrades
Trophy lists are identical across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, though the platinum is a PlayStation-exclusive tier — Steam and Xbox track the same achievements as overall completion percentage.
FAQ
Q: How many achievements are in Mirror's Edge Catalyst?
Mirror's Edge Catalyst features 49 trophies and achievements spanning story progression, combat, traversal mastery, and collection tasks, plus the Freeflow Master platinum on PlayStation.
Q: Can I get the platinum in one playthrough?
Not efficiently. The recommended route is to finish the story first, then use free roam to clean up combat, collectible, and time-trial trophies, since gadgets and fast travel make everything faster.
Q: Which achievement is hardest?
Most players cite Never Stop Moving (unbroken Flow) and the 3-star Time Trial targets as the toughest, since both demand memorized routes and consistent parkour execution.
Q: Do difficulty settings affect achievements?
No. Story and most miscellaneous trophies can be earned on any difficulty, so start on the easiest setting if your goal is a fast platinum.