The Platinum Trophy is the key to reaching a higher rank.Įarning a Platinum is also a memorable moment, most of the time, and I enjoy how the PS5 records a brief video of your latest and greatest gaming accomplishment as it happens (even if it does take up precious space on the PS5’s internal SSD). Knowing that I earned a Platinum not only signifies I’ve squeezed out every bit of enjoyment of a game, but it also provides a big boost to my Trophy Level, which is the overriding signifier of how many Trophies you’ve unlocked/earned over time. There’s no added incentive for doing so other than hitting 1000/1000G, a clean figure that’s usually ruined whenever any DLC is released for a particular title (note: basically all the time).
“Going for Plat” is the reason why I’ve gone back to countless PS4 and PS5 games in a bid to sweep up the last few virtual awards that have escaped my grasp.