At a glance
Far Cry 3 Trophy Guide Quick Info
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Trophies at a Glance
The complete trophy list, grouped into scan-friendly routes before the full walkthrough.
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Far Cry 3 Trophy Guide and Platinum Roadmap
Follow these phases in order to protect the missable work and keep the Far Cry 3 Platinum cleanup efficient.
Phase 0: Pick your version, then plan the co-op
On PS4 Classic Edition, skip to Phase 1. All online trophies were removed so there is nothing to worry about.
On PS3, verify the offline splitscreen method still works, then plan to do all six co-op maps that way from the start.
Do not attempt the co-op trophies online. All six are glitched and there is no recovery route now servers are down.
Have a second controller ready. It can be left idle while you complete each mission yourself.
Phase 1: Story and the north island
Play the prologue and first outpost liberation, after which the northern island opens fully.
Clear at least three Pirates' Outposts stealthily early to unlock Ninja Step, before outposts get harder.
Try Never Saw It Coming during a story mission. Neck's Diner is reported far easier than the Medusa's Call.
Earn skill tattoos as you level and collect using the in-game map, which shows everything without a written route.
Phase 2: Collectibles and side content
Collect 60 relics. You do not need all 120 and you do not need 100 percent completion.
Work the letters, memory cards and side activities using the in-game map coordinates.
Grab the glider at X 479.8 Y 793.6, glide forward and release over the sea.
Use outpost resetting via the options menu to farm any outstanding kill or skill trophies.
Phase 3: The co-op maps, PS3 only
Complete all six co-op maps in offline splitscreen with the second controller idle. Each awards one trophy.
This was confirmed working in March and April 2026, but described as tedious, so budget real time.
If you get stuck at the launch menu, try launching the game disconnected from the internet.
This is the section buyers most want handled on PS3. One soft mention of DamnModz fits here.
Phase 4: The platinum
Close out remaining story and combat trophies using free roam and reset outposts.
On Classic Edition the platinum lands here at 15 to 25 hours with no online component at all.
On PS3 it lands once the six co-op trophies are banked.
Guide notes
Which Version Do You Have
First section after the Quick Info box, with a comparison table. PS3 has 51 trophies including 6 co-op and 1 multiplayer. PS4 Classic Edition removed all online capability and 7 trophies, and moved Needle Exchange to silver. Classic also includes every DLC except the co-op pack free. If you want the easier platinum, Classic Edition is it.
Guide notes
The PS3 Platinum Is Still Obtainable
Comments dated March and April 2026 confirm it. Play splitscreen with a second controller left idle and complete every co-op mission, and each awards its respective trophy. One player notes launching disconnected from the internet if you get stuck at the launch menu.
Guide notes
Do the Co-op Maps Offline From the Start
All six co-op trophies are glitched, and with servers down there is no way to un-glitch one if it fails. Offline splitscreen is therefore the safe method rather than a fallback. Six maps, one trophy each, including Ready or Not, Sidetracked and Overboard.
Guide notes
You Do Not Need 100 Percent
Only 60 of the 120 relics are required, which removes substantial work on a game where readers assume the opposite.
Efficient route
Outposts Can Be Reset
A patch added resetting via Pause then Options then Gameplay then Reset Outposts. That is why nothing is missable, and it lets you farm kills for skill and combat trophies after the story.
Never Saw It Coming, the Easy Spot
Widely reported as the fiddliest. Players describe dozens of failed attempts during the sixth mission The Medusa's Call, then getting it first try at Neck's Diner. On Classic Edition missions cannot be replayed, but explosive arrow blast kills count the same as normal arrow kills so it can be farmed elsewhere.
Get Ninja Step Early
Clear at least three Pirates' Outposts stealthily as soon as possible to unlock Ninja Step on the Spider tree, before outposts get harder.
The Glider Trophy
Grab the glider at map coordinates X 479.8 Y 793.6, fly forward without input, and release over the sea.
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Far Cry 3 (PS3)
Obtain all the Trophies.
Escape the pirates and survive in the wilderness.
Return to the doctor with the cave mushrooms.
Rescue Liza from the burning building.
Complete the Rakyat initiation.
Rescue Oliver from the pirates.
Rescue Keith from Buck.
Survive the encounter with Vaas and escape.
Kill Vaas.
Use your wingsuit to reach the Southern island.
Complete Riley's interrogation.
Kill Hoyt.
Attend the final ceremony.
Freefall more than 100m and live (Single Player only).
Earn 5 skill tattoos.
Earn every tattoo by learning all the skills.
Spend $5000 at the shop.
Buy all attachments and paint jobs for one weapon.
Liberate 3 outposts.
Liberate all outposts.
Liberate an outpost without triggering an alarm.
Activate 9 radio towers.
Gather a total of 60 relics.
Gather all "Letters of the Lost".
Gather all the memory cards.
Unlock 50 entries in the Survivor Guide.
Complete a Path of the Hunter quest.
Complete a Supply Drop quest.
Complete a WANTED Dead quest.
Beat any Trial of the Rakyat score.
Win $1500 playing poker.
Lure and kill a predator.
Hunt and skin a rare animal.
Craft 5 upgrades for your equipment.
Craft 25 syringes.
Craft a special syringe.
Find the lost Hollywood star.
Kill 50 enemies with the flamethrower (Single Player only).
Kill 4 enemies simultaneously with one explosion (Single Player only).
Fully distract 25 enemies with rocks (Single Player only).
Kill an enemy with a takedown from above from a glider, zipline or parachute (Single Player only).
Kill an enemy with the Repair Tool (Single Player only).
Kill a target from 70m or more with the bow (Single Player only).
Tag 25 enemies using the camera (Single Player only).
Dive more than 60m (Single Player only).
Complete "Ready or Not" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Complete "Sidetracked" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Complete "Overboard" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Complete "Lights Out" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Complete "Rush Hour" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Complete "Payback" Co-op map (Online/Offline).
Far Cry 3 Classic Edition (PS4)
Obtain all the Trophies.
Escape the pirates and survive in the wilderness.
Return to the doctor with the cave mushrooms.
Rescue Liza from the burning building.
Complete the Rakyat initiation.
Rescue Oliver from the pirates.
Rescue Keith from Buck.
Survive the encounter with Vaas and escape.
Kill Vaas.
Use your wingsuit to reach the Southern island.
Complete Riley's interrogation.
Kill Hoyt.
Attend the final ceremony.
Freefall more than 100m and live.
Earn 5 skill tattoos.
Earn every tattoo by learning all the skills.
Spend $5000 at the shop.
Buy all attachments and paint jobs for one weapon.
Liberate 3 outposts.
Liberate all outposts.
Liberate an outpost without triggering an alarm.
Activate 9 radio towers.
Gather a total of 60 relics.
Gather all "Letters of the Lost".
Gather all the memory cards.
Unlock 50 entries in the Survivor Guide.
Complete a Path of the Hunter quest.
Complete a Supply Drop quest.
Complete a WANTED Dead quest.
Win $1500 playing poker.
Lure and kill a predator.
Hunt and skin a rare animal.
Craft 5 upgrades for your equipment.
Craft 25 syringes.
Craft a special syringe.
Find the lost Hollywood star.
Kill 50 enemies with the flamethrower.
Kill 4 enemies simultaneously with one explosion.
Fully distract 25 enemies with rocks.
Kill an enemy with a takedown from above from a glider, zipline or parachute.
Kill an enemy with the Repair Tool.
Kill a target from 70m or more with the bow.
Tag 25 enemies using the camera.
Dive more than 60m.
Guide notes
Far Cry 3 Missable, Glitched, and Difficulty Notes
- No missable trophies on either version. A patch added outpost resetting via Pause then Options then Gameplay then Reset Outposts.
- All six PS3 co-op trophies are glitched, and since servers shut down there is no way to un-glitch one if it fails online.
- Because of that, offline splitscreen is the safe approach from the start rather than a recovery step.
- The PS3 platinum remains obtainable as of confirmations in March and April 2026, using offline splitscreen with an idle second controller.
- PS4 Classic Edition removed all online capability and seven trophies, so that platinum has no online dependency.
- You do not need 100 percent completion. Only 60 of the 120 relics are required.
- Never Saw It Coming is the fiddliest trophy. On Classic Edition missions cannot be replayed, but explosive arrow blast kills count the same as normal arrow kills.
- Difficulty does not affect trophies on either version.
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you still get the Far Cry 3 platinum on PS3?
Yes. Confirmations from March and April 2026 report that the co-op maps can be completed in offline splitscreen with a second controller left idle, and each still awards its trophy despite dead servers.
What is the difference between Far Cry 3 and Classic Edition?
Classic Edition on PS4 removed all online capability and seven trophies, changed Needle Exchange from bronze to silver, and includes every DLC except the co-op pack free. It is the easier platinum.
How long does it take to platinum Far Cry 3?
Around 21 to 25 hours. One player reported finishing Classic Edition in roughly 15 hours according to the in-game counter.
Are the Far Cry 3 co-op trophies glitched?
All six are, and with servers down there is no way to un-glitch one if it fails. That is why offline splitscreen is recommended from the start rather than as a fallback.
Do you need 100 percent completion for the Far Cry 3 platinum?
No. You only need 60 of the 120 relics, so full completion is not required.
Are there missable trophies in Far Cry 3?
None. A patch added outpost resetting through the options menu, which restores enemy access after the story for any outstanding kill or skill trophies.
How do you get Never Saw It Coming in Far Cry 3?
It is far easier at Neck's Diner than during the Medusa's Call mission, where players report dozens of failed attempts. Explosive arrow blast kills also count the same as normal arrow kills.
Does difficulty affect trophies in Far Cry 3?
No. Neither version has difficulty-related trophies, so play on whatever setting you prefer.
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