System Shock Remake: Trophies / Achievements - list of all, trophy guide System Shock Remake guide, tips
Our trophy guide for System Shock Remake describes in detail all 46 achievements of the game. You will learn the requirements of the available achievements and how to score them correctly.
Last update: 15 June 2023
In System Shock Remake there are 46 achievements waiting to be unlocked and we describe the requirements of each of them in our trophy guide. We inform what is the subject of each trophy, how to meet their requirements, and how to attain 100% completion of trophies.
- I'll See You Again, Hacker
- Through the Looking Glass
- Decrypted
- Shields Up!
- Override Superposition
- Thermal BOOMing
- I'll Be Back
- Jargon Cypher
- Anti-Virus
- No Reception
- Can't Turn Back Now
- Edward DIEgo
- Hacker? You're Hardly Know'er!
- The Key to Vector Sigma
- It's Over
- All Patched Up
- System Shocked
- Look at You, Snacker
- Garbage Collection
- En Garde!
- This is My Boomstick!
- Not Even My Final Form
- Maxed Out
- Load 'em Up!
- Enjoy Your Purchase
- Hacking Skillz
- Remote Control
- Goldberg's Ricochet
- Neon Annihiliation
- Zapper
- TV Dinner
- Asunder the Influence
- Somebody Set Up the Bomb
- Deja Vu
- Finish Him!
- Get Ahead
- Off the Grid
- The Inside Scoop
- Look At You, Hacker
- Don't Forget to Salt the Fries
- Supersleuth
- The Longest Jump
- En Passant
- Gut-Wrenching
- In the Not Too Distant Future
- Head Hunter
I'll See You Again, Hacker
How to unlock: Unlock all achievements.
Comment: This is either a Steam achievement or a platinum trophy on PS4/PS5 consoles, and it is awarded for unlocking all of the trophies (46 in total)
Through the Looking Glass
How to unlock: Exit the Healing Suites on Medical Deck.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it.
Decrypted
How to unlock: Destroy all Computer Nodes on Medical Deck.
Comment: The room with the Computer Nodes is in the north-eastern part of Medical Deck (you'll recognize the room thanks to CPU Nodes written above its entrance). Once you've found the room, use the Cyberspace Terminal inside - by destroying the blockade in cyberspace, the force field in the real world will be disabled. Use any weapon to destroy 4 Nodes.
Shields Up!
How to unlock: Collect Isotope X-22 and use it to activate Radiation Shields.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. Finding and using the Isotope is described in detail on a dedicated page of the guide Isotope X-22.
Override Superposition
How to unlock: Disable the Security Override on the Mining Laser.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. All steps involved in the process of disabling the mining laser (including finding and using the Security Override Code) are described in detail on a dedicated page of the guide Disabling the mining laser.
Thermal BOOMing
How to unlock: Disable the Mining Laser.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. All steps involved in the process of disabling the mining laser are described in detail on a dedicated page of the guide Disabling the mining laser.
I'll Be Back
How to unlock: Defeat Edward Diego.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. The first clash with Diego will take place on the Executive Deck.
Jargon Cypher
How to unlock: Replace the Interface Demodulator and repair Subsystem Relay 428.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. Both actions are performed on the Maintenance Deck.
Anti-Virus
How to unlock: Jettison Beta Grove on the Executive Level.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. Jettisoning the Beta Grove is possible only after visiting all 3 Groves and finding and interacting with switches in each of them.
No Reception
How to unlock: Destroy Antenna Relays on the System Engineering level.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. In all, you need to sabotage 4 different relays.
Can't Turn Back Now
How to unlock Start the Reactor self-destruct countdown.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. To initiate the countdown, you need to have the 6-digit code and input it on Reactor Deck.
Edward DIEgo
How to unlock: Kill Edward Diego.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. This trophy refers to the final battle against Diego on the Security Level.
Hacker? You're Hardly Know'er!
How to unlock: Destroy the Cyber Core in each cyberspace level.
Comment: This achievement involves exploring cyberspace sections accessed from cyberspace terminals. In each accessed cyberspace section, destroy all objects, especially large energy streams, and terminals. After destroying each terminal, you'll receive information that you've unlocked something in the real world (Reactor Armory unlocked - example from the screenshot)
The Key to Vector Sigma
How to unlock: Use the Isolinear chipset.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. The chipset you're searching for is left as loot by the Cortex Reaver boss (you fight him on Bridge).
It's Over
How to unlock: Defeat SHODAN.
Comment: The final confrontation with SHODAN takes place in cyberspace and we describe the battle in detail on a dedicated page of the guide Good Ending.
Note - In release day versions of System Shock Remake, this trophy gets buggy and there are problems with unlocking it. The problem is bound to be solved with incoming post-release patches.
All Patched Up
How to unlock: Use every type of Dermal Patch.
Comment: During the game, you'll encounter 6 different types of Dermal Patches - consumable enchancement items with possible side effects that are the subject of this achievement. They can be found as loot or bought at Transdermal Dispenser stations.
System Shocked
How to unlock: Recharge Energy at Power Stations 20 times.
Comment: Power Stations are found in many places across almost every deck of the Citadel and interacting with them recharges your Energy fully. A Recharge disables the station but they come back to being operational after some time, which means you can return to the same stations.
Look at You, Snacker
How to unlock: Consume 30 Food/Drink items.
Comment: Any type is good, be it drinks or bars. They are commonly found as loot, so most of the time there is no need to buy them from dispensers.
Garbage Collection
How to unlock: Salvage 100 Junk at Recycle Stations.
Comment: This trophy is associated with Recycle Stations that turn Junk into brand-new credits. Most of the Levels have at least one of these stations.
To have something to salvage, you need to gather items described as Junk - this information is displayed in a bracket at the item name (example in the screenshot). Junk items' only purpose is to be salvaged, so take them straight to a Recycle Station.
En Garde!
How to unlock: Acquire a Laser Rapier.
Comment: Laser Rapier is a unique melee weapon that requires Energy to function. Exemplary instances where you can get this weapon are described in detail on the page List of all weapons and grenades.
This is My Boomstick!
How to unlock: Discover all Firearms.
Comment: A full list of available weapons (be it ranged or melee) can be found on a dedicated page of the guide List of all weapons and grenades. Many of them can be found in more than one location/instance and you only need to pick up every weapon once.
Not Even My Final Form
How to unlock: Find and install every Modkit.
Comment: For a full list of available Weapon Modkits, visit a dedicated page of the guide. Modkits have to be bought for credits at dedicated stations. In addition, make sure that you have a matching weapon in your inventory in order for the installation to be possible (or carry the unused, idle, Mod until a dedicated weapon is found).
Maxed Out
How to unlock: Find Final Versions of every Hardware Attachments.
Comment: This achievement involves Wares - implants that you can install onto the hero's body. Their list can be found on a dedicated page of the guide Wares. The highest level of an implant is V3.
Load 'em Up!
How to unlock: Buy 10 Ammo packs at Ammo Depots.
Comment: You can buy ammo for credits at Ammo-Depot dispenser machines . Make 10 purchases.
Enjoy Your Purchase
How to unlock: Buy a Grenade at a Dispenser Machine.
Comment: An exemplary location of a Snacktron dispenser machine (one with grenades in stock) can be the central room of the Delta/Gamma sector on the Executive Deck - we show it in the screenshot above.
Hacking Skillz
How to unlock: Solve 10 Circuit or Wire Panels without using a Logic Probe.
Comment: This achievement is associated with the mini-game of hacking Junction Boxes encountered during exploration. There are two variants of the minigame and we describe them in detail on the page Junction Boxes.
Remote Control
How to unlock: Hack 20 enemies which have been acquired by the Target Identifier.
Comment: For the purpose of this trophy, you need to have Target Identifier V2 installed, and more about its function can be found on a page How to identify enemies?.
If you have the necessary equipment, hold ALT button after successful targeting to hack an opponent (this cannot be an organic enemy).
Goldberg's Ricochet
How to unlock: Kill an enemy by bouncing a shot from the RW-45 Ion Pulse Rifle.
Comment: An example location where RW-45 Ion Pulse Rifle can be found can be viewed on a dedicated page (List of all weapons and grenades). Locate any standard opponent, save the game and try to bounce the projectiles so they hit the target.
Neon Annihiliation
How to unlock: Kill at least two opponents with a single Plasma Core.
Comment: For the purpose of this trophy, you need to have LG-XX Plasma Rifle and an exemplary location of one can be viewed on a page of this guide List of all weapons and grenades. Save ammo and wait with using it until you encounter at least 2 weak opponents.
Zapper
How to unlock: Kill at least two opponents with a single Railgun Projectile.
Comment: For this trophy, you need an MK-84 Accelerator Railgun - an exemplary location of one can be viewed on a dedicated page of the guide List of all weapons and grenades. Keep the weapon holstered until you encounter at least two weak opponents lined up in a straight line. The best opportunity for this is often found in narrow corridors.
TV Dinner
How to unlock: Kill an opponent with an Overhead Monitor.
Comment: Overhead Monitors are encountered starting from the Medical Level. Wait for an opponent to place himself below one (try this with a slow mutant) and shoot the hanging monitor so it dislodges.
Asunder the Influence
How to unlock: Kill 10 enemies while under the effect of the Berserk Combat Booster.
Comment: Berserk Combat Booster is a name for a consumable found as loot or sold by dispenser machines. Consume it to increase your melee attack power greatly for a while. For the purpose of this trophy, activate the Booster when you encounter a group of weak opponents.
Somebody Set Up the Bomb
How to unlock: Kill at least three opponents with a single Grenade.
Comment: Good opportunities to get this trophy appear from the first Decks of The Citadel. After encountering a group of e.g. 3 weak mutantts, throw a Frag Grenade at them.
Deja Vu
How to unlock: Defeat Edward Diego as you make your way to the Life Pods.
Comment: This is one of the achievements that are linked to progress in the main story. As a result, you cannot miss it. Diego appears along the way to Life Pods after initiating the autodestruct procedure.
Finish Him!
How to unlock: Kill Edward Diego with Laser Rapier.
Comment: This trophy can be easily missed. Make sure you have DG-04 Laser Rapier on you and reach Security Deck, where you fight the final battle against Diego (this is his final stand, they won't escape anymore). For the battle itself, we recommend consuming Berserk Combat Booster beforehand and having energy shield active.
Get Ahead
How to unlock: Defeat all Cortex Reavers on Citadel Station.
Comment: Cortex Reavers are a name for a recurring group of bosses. You'll have to fight them multiple times, e.g. on Flight Deck, Security Deck, or the Bridge.
Off the Grid
How to unlock: Destroy all of SHODAN’s cameras and CPU Nodes.
Comment: To get this trophy, you need to lower Level Security to 0% on every Deck of The Citadel. This means destroying all security cameras and every Computer Node, which involves careful and thorough exploration. Computer Nodes especially have a tendency to be quite hidden.
All mechanics involved in destroying SHODAN's systems are described in detail on a dedicated page of the guide (FAQ -> How to lower the level security?)
The Inside Scoop
How to unlock: Find all Audio Logs and Data Sticks on Citadel Station
Comment: These items are classified as secrets and with each collected one, you receive access to either a message or an audio recording. Make sure to explore the maps thoroughly and check every counter and every shelf.
Look At You, Hacker
How to unlock: Finish the game.
Comment: For the purpose of this trophy, you need to complete the story campaign on any difficulty level and get the good ending.
Don't Forget to Salt the Fries
Comment: Complete the game on the highest difficulties.
Comment: This trophy really tests your mettle, as among the requirements, you need to complete the game in less than 10 hours and with permanent death on.
Save your progress often, reach Restoration Bays quickly, and focus on story quests. For more information, visit page Difficulty Levels.
Supersleuth
How to unlock: Find a Hidden Door.
Comment: There is a hidden door on Medical Deck. It allows you to access a secret room with a pistol and some consumables.
The Longest Jump
How to unlock: Jump across the big ramp in Storage Deck.
Comment: The ramp you're looking for is on Storage Deck. To be able to make the jump, upgrade to at least Turbo-Motion Boots V1. This will allow you to gain speed (holding the Sprint button) and perform a long jump to a ledge with, among others, 2 security cameras.
En Passant
How to unlock Solve the Chess Puzzle in Delta Grove.
Comment: We described the randomized Chess Puzzle found in Delta Grove on a dedicated page of the guide Chess Puzzle. You need to win the match.
Gut-Wrenching
How to unlock Find the hidden Wrench. This looks familiar...
Note: On the Medical Level, you need to find the Wrench and its location can be viewed on a dedicated page List of All Weapons and Grenades.
In the Not Too Distant Future
How to unlock: Find the hidden Audio Log.
Comment: The secret Audio Log is hidden on a high shelf in the Executive Deck, which can only be accessed with the help of Turbo-Motion Boots V3, that guarantee longer airtime after a jump.
Head Hunter
How to unlock: Find the Nightdive skull on each level/deck.
Comment: Skully are secret objects which also serve as a kind of easter eggs. They are hidden on hard-to-access ledges which can only be reached with the help of Turbo-Motion Boots V2 or (better) V3. After interacting with a skull, the color of the backlight will change.