Ever since I discovered hidden RPG secrets through a dog-eared Final Fantasy VII guide decades ago, I've been hopelessly hooked on trophy hunting. That little dopamine hit when the ping echoes through my speakers? Chef's kiss! But let's be real—some platinum trophies demand so much grind and luck that they might as well require a blood sacrifice. As of 2025, these digital unicorns remain locked away from 99.9% of players, and after chasing a few myself, I totally get why.

The Trophy Hunter's Nightmare Fuel

What makes a platinum rarer than hen's teeth? It's usually one of these culprits:

  • 🕹️ Online trophies in dead games (RIP servers)

  • 🎲 Cruel RNG mechanics (looking at you, loot boxes)

  • ⏳ 200+ hour grinds (hello, second job!)

  • 🥇 Skill checks that'd make an esports pro sweat

Seriously, attempting these feels like trying to lick your elbow—possible in theory, but oh boy. Let's dive into the 10 rarest platinums that still make hunters wake up in cold sweats.

10. Injustice 2: World Destroyer

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As a Superman stan, I gave this fighting game a fair shot. Then I saw the trophy list. Leveling 20 characters to max? That's 50 hours of pure grind. But the real kicker? The Catwoman trophy requiring you to pull a specific move from loot boxes. The drop rate's so brutal, you'd have better odds finding Bigfoot riding a unicorn. My buddy took three years to nail this—I just noped out faster than a cat near a bathtub.

9. FIFA 18: No.1 Fan

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On paper, this seems straightforward. But here's the tea: FIFA players jump to new releases like frogs on lily pads. Why grind an old title when EA Sports FC 2025 just dropped? Plus, trophies tied to the Women's International Tournament gather dust—not because they're hard, but because, well... let's just say some 'fans' need to expand their horizons. Sigh.

8. Killzone Shadow Fall: Hero

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This one's a double-whammy. First, the platinum demands a no-death campaign run—stressful but doable. The real gut punch? Servers shut down in 2022, bricking all online trophies. It’s like training for Olympics only to find the stadium’s now a parking lot. I’ve lost platinums to dead servers too, and man, it stings worse than lemon juice in a paper cut.

7. LittleBigPlanet 3: 100% Complete

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Sony yanking this gem from stores felt like watching someone delete my childhood diary. Back in its prime, the platinum was cozy—25 hours of creative fun. Now? Server shutdowns murdered trophies like "visit a Community Adventure." The official reason? Hackers. But for hunters, it's like baking a cake and having someone smash it before the frosting sets.

People Also Ask

  • Q: Can you still earn unobtainable trophies?

A: Unless you’ve got a time machine, nope. Dead servers = digital graveyard.

  • Q: What’s the worst RNG you’ve encountered?

A: Injustice 2’s Cat Call drop rate. I’d rather wrestle a greased pig.

  • Q: Do trophy hunters need therapy?

A: ... awkward silence Moving on!

6. Mortal Kombat X: Konquer All Trophies

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With MK1 dominating, MKX lobbies are deader than disco. Your only hope? Boosting—where you buddy up to cheese trophies. But even then, leveling factions to 50 is like watching paint dry. And NetherRealm calling this "brutality"? Understatement of the century. Trying this in 2025 feels like digging through a landfill for one specific Lego piece.

5. Overwatch 2: Overwatch Platinum Trophy

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All trophies here depend on teammates not being potatoes. Need Zenyatta’s Orb of Discord on 4 enemies in 6 seconds? Good luck herding those cats. Or hunting Winston’s turret-destroying feat when opponents refuse to play Torbjörn. It’s less about skill and more about praying to the matchmaking gods. Most nights, I end up staring at the ceiling wondering where it all went wrong.

4. Fall Guys: Ultimate Fall Guy

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Don’t let the rainbows fool you—this platinum’s vicious. The trophy requiring 5 straight wins? Pure pain. You’ll master every mode, then get yeeted by a flying fruit or a rogue hammer. Most players bounced after the hype train derailed, leaving only masochists like me chasing that dopamine. After 50 losses, I started seeing bean shapes in my sleep. Send help.

3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II - We are RTB

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Here’s the kicker: This platinum isn’t even that hard. But multiplayer-only players ignore campaign trophies like vegetables on a kid’s plate. It’s a trophy hunter’s paradox—difficulty isn’t the issue; indifference is. Kinda explains why MWIII’s campaign felt rushed, huh? When 99.9% skip story mode, devs stop trying. Sad trombone noise.

2. Red Dead Redemption II: Legend of the West

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My friend earned this, and we threw him a virtual parade. Deservedly so! Studying every animal? Gold-medaling 70 missions? It turns Arthur’s poetic journey into a chore list. You stop smelling the prairie flowers and start spreadsheet-tracking bear attacks. Beautiful? Absolutely. But chasing platinum here is like trying to meditate during a hurricane.

1. Grand Theft Auto V: Los Santos Legend

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Rockstar crafted a masterpiece... and a platinum nightmare. With 150+ hours needed—100 just for online—you’ll need caffeine IV drips. Missable trophies? Check. Needing 70 Gold Medals? Oof. The kicker? GTA V sold a bazillion copies, so that 0.1% stat is wilder than Trevor’s rampages. Every time I see this platinum, I tip my hat and whisper, "How’d you survive the grind?"

Game Main Obstacle Estimated Time
Injustice 2 Loot box RNG 50+ hours
FIFA 18 Player migration 40 hours
Killzone Shadow Fall Dead servers 150-200 hours
LittleBigPlanet 3 Server shutdown 25 hours (pre-shutdown)
Mortal Kombat X Dead multiplayer 100+ hours

So there you have it—the Mount Everest of gaming achievements. Do I regret attempting them? Sometimes. But that 0.1% glow? Still tempting... almost. Maybe after a long nap.

The following breakdown is based on data from OpenCritic, a trusted platform for aggregating game reviews and scores. OpenCritic's comprehensive review summaries often highlight how trophy difficulty and completion rates can impact a game's overall reputation, with rare platinums like those in GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II frequently discussed in community feedback and critic analyses.