Layers of Fear Achievements and Trophies
Bloober Studios' latest addition to the Layers of Fear franchise is a stunningly eerie blend of a sequel and a remake, amalgamating all the previous games and DLC into a singular, overarching tale penned by the series' newest protagonist, The Writer. As players embark on a journey through the diverse stories that unfold in Layers of Fear (2023), they will encounter 52 achievements to unlock, rewarding completionists with 1000 Gamerscore on Xbox or a Platinum Trophy on PlayStation. This comprehensive guide will provide insight into all the unlockable challenges and highlight the tasks that players must keep in mind as they navigate through each narrative.The Writer's Story Achievements
Layers of Fear (2023) has a total of 52 achievements for players to earn, providing them with a variety of secondary tasks to complete throughout the game. While four of these achievements are obtained by completing tasks in the game's overarching storyline, the remaining 48 are scattered throughout the various stories that unfold within the game. None of these achievements are considered secret, but they offer players the opportunity to explore and engage with the game's narrative on a deeper level.
Players will have four objectives to accomplish in the Writer's Story. These include the ultimate achievement, which is given for unlocking all other achievements/trophies, the completion achievement for finishing the Writer's Story, and the first two achievements that most players will get for collecting their first narrative writing or story item.
Achievement | Objective |
The whole story | Earn all trophies |
A piece of the story | Collect a narrative letter |
True reflection | Complete the Writer's Story |
Something important | Collect an item |
The Painter's Story Achievements/Trophies
Achievement | Objective |
It's covered up for a reason | Reveal the Magnum Opus and begin work in the art studio |
Wanderer | You took a thousand steps |
Scraps of love | You found a memento of your family |
The artist's impression | You collected a rat sketch |
Do what you have to | Collect the lantern |
Sign of weakness | Destroy an echo with the lantern |
Refuse to look | Avoid the ghost and don't look back during the first encounter |
Face your fears | Let the ghost catch you |
Whispers long forgotten | You gathered 42 whisper items |
Immortalized in my heart | Gather 12 family mementos |
You might have a problem | Gather 12 drawings of the rodents |
It was worth a try | Dial 911 on the phone in the library |
Instinct of self-preservation | Heed the warning on the wall and don't look back |
Letting go | Break the loop |
Finished it | You finished the Magnum Opus |
The Actor's Story Achievements/Trophies
The Actor's Story, the longest sub-story in the game, boasts a whopping 18 achievements, making it the most rewarding experience for players. While some trophies can be obtained naturally while progressing through the story, players will have to put in more effort to find collectibles and interactive items compared to the Painter's Story. Remember, the Actor can crouch to access air vents and tight spaces, and using the flashlight on mannequins can reveal hidden paths or keys.
Achievement | Objective |
Lights, Camera, Action! | Begin the Actor's story |
Another perspective | Find the Flashlight |
The art of movement | Make a mannequin move |
Debut | Find your first movie poster |
Heavy Burden | Go through the Hypnotic Maze |
A slice of life | Find a photo slide |
Body of Work | Bring 11 movie posters to your cabin |
A Mosaic of Misery | View 8 photo slides in your cabin |
Full Scoop | Listen to 4 ponograph interviews |
Sound bite | Use the phonograph |
The Perfect Storm | Send out an S.O.S |
Fisherman | Spot something through the spyglass |
Rocket science | Journey through space without hitting a single obstacle |
In one take | Get through the set without getting caught in the lights |
Se7en seas | Save all the caged rats |
We Are Not Alone | Bring 3 mystery items to your cabin |
You can't handle the truth | Decript a mysterious item |
Casting finished | Make the final decision |
The Daughter's Story Achievements/Trophies
One of the shorter sub-stories, the Daughter's Story has only seven achievements.
Achievements | Objective |
I remember it like it was yesterday | Recall 6 of your childhood memories |
The Big Picture | Assemble all the puzzle pieces |
Preferred Parent | Stuck to one parent's side through the entirety of the quarrel vision |
Sword of the Serpent | Slay the evil serpent roaming the land of the fables |
Once Upon A Time | Watch the entire Little Red Riding Hood story |
Inheritance | Get your inheritance |
The Tree and the Apple | Discover your true inheritance |
The Musician's Story Achievements/Trophies
The remaining eight achievements in The Musician's Story can be obtained by carefully exploring each room of the sub-story and collecting all the narrative notes and other items scattered throughout. Don't miss out on these valuable achievements!
Achievement | Objective |
First steps | Make the first step towards freedom |
Tough conversation | Live through the first conversation |
Breaking free | Break the first chain |
Playtime | Live through the second conversation |
A new way | Live through the third conversation |
Dark Correspondence | Collect 32 notes |
Something to think about | Collect 11 items |
The tragedy unfold's | See the end of the Musician's story |
Layers of Fear (2023) is available now on PC, Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, and Series S|X.