Until Dawn
Until Dawn is a cinematic narrative horror game where eight friends become trapped in an isolated mountain lodge as a deadly nightmare unfolds. Every decision you make influences the intricate Butterfly Effect system, directly determining who survives until morning and who meets a gruesome end. Blending interactive drama, quick-time events, and intense moral dilemmas, your choices shape a unique and terrifying survival story.
Overview of the platinum guide
25 missable trophies · Fully obtainable offline
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
Guide-heavy story adventure requiring strict walkthroughs and chapter replays despite low mechanical difficulty.
- Mechanics & Peak: 3/10 – Simple QTEs and holding the controller still, mechanically very easy.
- Guide Reliance: 8/10 – Guide dependent for all clues, totems, and specific survivor outcomes.
- Grind & Collectibles: 5/10 – Requires chapter replays and partial runs as cutscenes are unskippable.
- RNG & Luck: 0/10 – Zero RNG; all choices and consequences are completely deterministic.
- Punishment Severity: 4/10 – Wrong decisions force replaying entire chapters with unskippable cutscenes.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 0/10 – Pure single-player experience with no online or multiplayer trophies.
Trophies
A Symphony of Horror Trophies
You collected all Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies in Until Dawn
Unlock all other trophies to earn the Platinum trophy.
Fatal Grudge [Missable] [Hidden]
Chris chose to shoot Ashley
Missable! In Chapter 6, choose to aim the gun at Ashley during the saw trap and pull the trigger instead of turning the gun on Chris.
The Exorcism of Emily [Missable] [Hidden]
Mike shot Emily
Missable! Ensure Emily gets bitten during her Chapter 8 mine escape. When Mike pulls the revolver on her in the basement safe room, choose to shoot her.
Ashley Snaps [Missable] [Hidden]
Ashley snapped and let Chris die
Missable! In Chapter 6, choose to shoot Ashley as Chris during the saw trap. In Chapter 8, when Chris flees the Wendigo back to the lodge, Ashley will refuse to unlock the front door.
You Let The Wrong One In! [Missable] [Hidden]
Ashley or Chris opened the trap door and let the monster in
Missable! In Chapter 9, investigate the voice in the mines instead of following the group, then interact with and unlock the trapdoor.
Let eM In [Missable] [Hidden]
Mike allowed Emily to stay in the basement
Missable! When tensions flare up over Emily's bite in Chapter 8, let the timer expire or choose not to shoot her as Mike.
Instant Inferno [Missable] [Hidden]
Sam immediately flicked the switch to set the lodge ablaze
Missable! In the Chapter 10 finale inside the lodge, have Sam sprint straight for the light switch rather than saving Mike or helping the others escape.
The Tale of The Two Sisters [Missable] [Hidden]
The group found all the clues from the Twins Clueline
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
The Fateful Descent [Missable] [Hidden]
The group found all the clues from the 1952 Clueline
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
You Opened Their Eyes [Missable] [Hidden]
The group found all the clues from the Mystery Man Clueline
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Four Daughters Of Darkness [Missable] [Hidden]
All of the girls survived until dawn
Missable! Ensure Sam, Ashley, Emily, and Jessica survive until dawn by succeeding at all their quick-time events, choosing safe escape routes, and not shooting Emily in Chapter 8.
They All Live [Missable] [Hidden]
All eight friends survived until dawn
Missable! Keep all eight protagonists alive across the entire story. This requires flawless QTE execution, finding Hannah's journal in Chapter 10 to save Josh, and holding Don't Move prompts in the final lodge confrontation.
This Is THE End [Missable] [Hidden]
Nobody survived until dawn
Missable! Intentionally fail QTEs and make fatal decisions to kill off every character, or wipe out any remaining survivors in Chapter 10 by having Sam immediately flip the switch to ignite the lodge.
Don't Scare Jessica To Death [Missable] [Hidden]
Jessica survived her night of terror
Missable! During Chapter 4, Mike must take every risky shortcut while chasing after Jessica and succeed on every QTE to reach the mine shaft before she is killed.
The Skilful Wolf Man [Missable] [Hidden]
Mike kept the wolf alive throughout the Sanatorium
Missable! Do not kick the wolf in Chapter 5 and feed it a bone to befriend it. During Chapter 9, succeed at all combat QTEs in the Sanatorium and barricade the door so the wolf stays safe.
Scream Too! [Missable] [Hidden]
Mike cut off his fingers to free himself from the bear trap
Missable! In Chapter 5, interact with the severed arm inside the Sanatorium bear trap, then choose to amputate Mike's fingers using the machete rather than prying the trap open.
The Psycho Path [Missable] [Hidden]
Sam or Ashley attacked the psycho with a weapon
Missable! Grab the scissors as Ashley in Chapter 6 (or hide and retaliate as Sam in Chapter 5) and choose to stab the Psycho when confronted.
The Quicker Man [Missable] [Hidden]
All the boys escaped death
Missable! Keep Mike, Chris, Matt, and Josh alive until morning. Matt must avoid provoking the deer or retain the flare gun, while Josh requires finding Hannah's journal in Chapter 10.
Night of the Totem Hunter [Missable] [Hidden]
The group found all the totems on the mountain
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Talk to eM [Missable]
Emily slapped Ashley after the truth was revealed
Missable! Emily must be bitten in Chapter 8 and spared by Mike in the basement. In Chapter 9, read the stranger's journal as Ashley to learn that bites are non-infectious, triggering the slap scene.
Lodge Fever [Missable]
Both Matt and Emily started separate confrontations in the lodge
Missable! Select hostile dialogue choices inside the lodge during the early chapters to provoke arguments involving both Matt and Emily.
The Cabin in the Blackwoods
Complete a full playthrough of Until Dawn
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
I Know What You Did Last Year
Complete ‘the Prologue’
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Our Host
The psycho’s identity was revealed
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
We Need To Talk About Josh [Missable]
Achieved the best ending for Josh
Missable! In Chapter 10, inspect Hannah's journal in the watermill cavern while playing as Sam before regrouping with Josh.
Just Breathe [Missable]
Emily or Matt used the flare gun to successfully defend themselves against an attacker
Missable! Keep the flare gun on either Matt or Emily at the fire tower and fire it when grabbed by the Wendigo later in the mines.
Carnival of Solitude [Missable]
Shake the Snow Globe
Missable! Inspect the snow globe inside the lodge and shake your controller to trigger the unlock.
It’s Shining [Missable]
Find all the new interactables across Blackwood Mountain
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
An Omen? [Missable]
The group found all 36 totems on the mountain
Missable! Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Walkthrough
Death Totem 1
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Totems
Camera
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Interactive Objects
Laptop
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Interactive Objects
Guidance Totem 1
Chapter 1 · Totems
Wanted Poster
Chapter 1 · Clues: Mystery Man
Axe Holder
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Newspaper Scrap
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Loss Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Family Portrait
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Answering Machine Message
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Prom Photo
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Movie Trophy
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Guidance Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Danger Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Fortune Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Cigar Butt
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mystical Symbol
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mine Danger Map
Chapter 2 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Postcard
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Tattoo Card
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Compatibility Test
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beach Photo
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Cigar Butt
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Baby Doll
Chapter 2 · Interactive Objects
Death Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Pig's Head Note
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hunger Totem 1
Chapter 3 · Totems
Guidance Totem 3
Chapter 3 · Totems
Baseball
Chapter 3 · Interactive Objects
Old Mask
Chapter 3 · Clues: 1952
Tennis Photo
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Native American Book
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hannah's Glasses Case
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Guidance Totem 4
Chapter 3 · Totems
Light from Below
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Portrait Photo
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Threatening Letter
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Native American Letter
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Fortune Totem 3
Chapter 4 · Totems
Letter
Chapter 4 · Interactive Objects
Hunger Totem 2
Chapter 4 · Totems
Pig's Head
Chapter 4 · Clues: Mystery Man
Death Totem 4
Chapter 4 · Totems
Danger Totem 2
Chapter 5 · Totems
Administration Notes
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Clock In Cards
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Broken Camera
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Pocket Watch
Chapter 5 · Interactive Objects
Old Newspaper
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Medical Notes
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Restraint Chair
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Guidance Totem 5
Chapter 5 · Totems
Miners Telegram
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Strange Skull
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Name Tag
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Death Certificate
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Cigar Box
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Newspaper Clipping Wall
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mine Rescue Photo
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Danger Totem 4
Chapter 5 · Totems
Axe
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Guidance Totem 6
Chapter 5 · Totems
Beth's Phone
Chapter 5 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Small Deer Skull
Chapter 6 · Interactive Objects
Danger Totem 3
Chapter 6 · Totems
Hannah's Poster
Chapter 6 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Loss Totem 5
Chapter 6 · Totems
Flare Gun
Chapter 6 · Weapons
Beth's Poster
Chapter 6 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Business Card
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hidden Camera
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Lightbulb Catalog
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hunger Totem 3
Chapter 6 · Totems
Fake Newspapers
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Batteries and Timers
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Photo of Friends
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hooks and Chains
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Dead Pig
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Therapy Notebook
Chapter 6 · Interactive Objects
Death Machine Plans
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Psychiatric Report
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Josh's Cell Phone
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Plaque
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Snowglobe
Chapter 7 · Interactive Objects
Voice Recording
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Video Camera
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Dummy in Sam's Clothes
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Miner's Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 3
Chapter 7 · Totems
Clock-In Machine
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Miner's Family Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Death Totem 5
Chapter 7 · Totems
Tattoo Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Hannah's Glasses
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Marks on Rock
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beth's Cross
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Hannah's Locket
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beth's Head
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Romantic Postcard
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Fortune Totem 4
Chapter 8 · Totems
Danger Totem 6
Chapter 8 · Totems
Journal: Cannibalism
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Introduction
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: History
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Fight
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Bitten
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 4
Chapter 9 · Totems
Makeshift Graveyard
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
Hunger Totem 4
Chapter 9 · Totems
1952 Clue 24: Doctor's Report
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 25: Old Film Reel
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 26: Case Study Dossier
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 27: Suicide Note
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
The Skilful Wolf Man (Setup)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Death Totem 3
Chapter 9 · Totems
Chess Piece
Chapter 9 · Interaction Objects
The Skilful Wolf Man (Decision)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: An American Survivor in Canada
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Drag Me Through Hell
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
They All Live (Decision)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Loss Totem 6
Chapter 9 · Totems
Fortune Totem 2
Chapter 9 · Totems
Death Totem 6
Chapter 9 · Totems
Hunger Totem 5
Chapter 9 · Totems
Twins Clue 19: Beth's Watch
Chapter 10 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Twins Clue 20: Scrawled Journal
Chapter 10 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Danger Totem 5
Chapter 10 · Totems
Fortune Totem 5
Chapter 10 · Totems
Fortune Totem 6
Chapter 10 · Totems
They All Live (Important Part)
Chapter 10 · Trophy Actions
Hunger Totem 6
Chapter 10 · Totems
They All Live
Chapter 10 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Fateful Destination
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Nightmare on Ash Street Setup
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Emily
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: A Nightmare on Ash Street
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: You Let The Wrong One In!
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Only Others Survived
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Josh
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Matt & Jessica
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Sam & Mike
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Collectibles
Death Totem 1
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Totems
Camera
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Interactive Objects
Laptop
Prologue Blackwood Mountain · Interactive Objects
Guidance Totem 1
Chapter 1 · Totems
Wanted Poster
Chapter 1 · Clues: Mystery Man
Axe Holder
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Newspaper Scrap
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Loss Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Family Portrait
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Answering Machine Message
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Prom Photo
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Movie Trophy
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Guidance Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Danger Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Fortune Totem 1
Chapter 2 · Totems
Cigar Butt
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mystical Symbol
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mine Danger Map
Chapter 2 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Postcard
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Tattoo Card
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Compatibility Test
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beach Photo
Chapter 2 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Cigar Butt
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Baby Doll
Chapter 2 · Interactive Objects
Death Totem 2
Chapter 2 · Totems
Pig's Head Note
Chapter 2 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hunger Totem 1
Chapter 3 · Totems
Guidance Totem 3
Chapter 3 · Totems
Baseball
Chapter 3 · Interactive Objects
Old Mask
Chapter 3 · Clues: 1952
Tennis Photo
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Native American Book
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hannah's Glasses Case
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Guidance Totem 4
Chapter 3 · Totems
Light from Below
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Portrait Photo
Chapter 3 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Threatening Letter
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Native American Letter
Chapter 3 · Clues: Mystery Man
Fortune Totem 3
Chapter 4 · Totems
Letter
Chapter 4 · Interactive Objects
Hunger Totem 2
Chapter 4 · Totems
Pig's Head
Chapter 4 · Clues: Mystery Man
Death Totem 4
Chapter 4 · Totems
Danger Totem 2
Chapter 5 · Totems
Administration Notes
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Clock In Cards
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Broken Camera
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Pocket Watch
Chapter 5 · Interactive Objects
Old Newspaper
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Medical Notes
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Restraint Chair
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Guidance Totem 5
Chapter 5 · Totems
Miners Telegram
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Strange Skull
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Name Tag
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Death Certificate
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Cigar Box
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Newspaper Clipping Wall
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Mine Rescue Photo
Chapter 5 · Clues: 1952
Danger Totem 4
Chapter 5 · Totems
Axe
Chapter 5 · Clues: Mystery Man
Guidance Totem 6
Chapter 5 · Totems
Beth's Phone
Chapter 5 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Small Deer Skull
Chapter 6 · Interactive Objects
Danger Totem 3
Chapter 6 · Totems
Hannah's Poster
Chapter 6 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Loss Totem 5
Chapter 6 · Totems
Flare Gun
Chapter 6 · Weapons
Beth's Poster
Chapter 6 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Business Card
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hidden Camera
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Lightbulb Catalog
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hunger Totem 3
Chapter 6 · Totems
Fake Newspapers
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Batteries and Timers
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Photo of Friends
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Hooks and Chains
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Dead Pig
Chapter 6 · Clues: Mystery Man
Therapy Notebook
Chapter 6 · Interactive Objects
Death Machine Plans
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Psychiatric Report
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Josh's Cell Phone
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Plaque
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Snowglobe
Chapter 7 · Interactive Objects
Voice Recording
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Video Camera
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Dummy in Sam's Clothes
Chapter 7 · Clues: Mystery Man
Miner's Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 3
Chapter 7 · Totems
Clock-In Machine
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Miner's Family Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: 1952
Death Totem 5
Chapter 7 · Totems
Tattoo Photo
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Hannah's Glasses
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Marks on Rock
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beth's Cross
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Hannah's Locket
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Beth's Head
Chapter 7 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Romantic Postcard
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Fortune Totem 4
Chapter 8 · Totems
Danger Totem 6
Chapter 8 · Totems
Journal: Cannibalism
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Introduction
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: History
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Fight
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Journal: Bitten
Chapter 8 · Clues: 1952
Loss Totem 4
Chapter 9 · Totems
Makeshift Graveyard
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
Hunger Totem 4
Chapter 9 · Totems
1952 Clue 24: Doctor's Report
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 25: Old Film Reel
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 26: Case Study Dossier
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
1952 Clue 27: Suicide Note
Chapter 9 · Clues: 1952
The Skilful Wolf Man (Setup)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Death Totem 3
Chapter 9 · Totems
Chess Piece
Chapter 9 · Interaction Objects
The Skilful Wolf Man (Decision)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: An American Survivor in Canada
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Drag Me Through Hell
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
They All Live (Decision)
Chapter 9 · Trophy Actions
Loss Totem 6
Chapter 9 · Totems
Fortune Totem 2
Chapter 9 · Totems
Death Totem 6
Chapter 9 · Totems
Hunger Totem 5
Chapter 9 · Totems
Twins Clue 19: Beth's Watch
Chapter 10 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Twins Clue 20: Scrawled Journal
Chapter 10 · Clues: Twin Sisters
Danger Totem 5
Chapter 10 · Totems
Fortune Totem 5
Chapter 10 · Totems
Fortune Totem 6
Chapter 10 · Totems
They All Live (Important Part)
Chapter 10 · Trophy Actions
Hunger Totem 6
Chapter 10 · Totems
They All Live
Chapter 10 · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Fateful Destination
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Nightmare on Ash Street Setup
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Emily
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: A Nightmare on Ash Street
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: You Let The Wrong One In!
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
Trophy: Only Others Survived
Second Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Josh
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Matt & Jessica
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions
The End of Sam & Mike
Third Playthrough · Trophy Actions