As an experienced gamer with over 200 hours unlocking achievements across various horror and action titles, I was eagerly anticipating Striking Distance Studios‘ latest release – Callisto Protocol. Launching on December 2nd 2022 for PC and consoles, Callisto Protocol impresses with its tense atmosphere, strategic dismemberment combat, and next-gen graphical fidelity.
However, mastering Callisto Protocol requires learning advanced tactics to take down its varied grotesque mutants and escape the Black Iron prison alive. This guide will share my own hands-on tips for skillfully unlocking all 26 achievements to 100% completion.
An Overview of Callisto Protocol‘s Achievements
Here is a statistical overview of achievements in Callisto Protocol before we dive into unlock techniques:
- Total Achievements: 26
- Online Achievements: 0
- Offline Achievements: 26 (can be earned in single player)
- DLC Achievements: 0
- Average Achievement Rarity: 42% Source
- Estimated Time to 100%: 15-20 Hours
- Minimum Playthroughs Needed: 2
- Missable Achievements: Yes, some collectibles can only be picked up once.
- Hardest Achievement: In Striking Distance (2.5% rarity)
While skill-based achievements like "In Striking Distance" take precision, the rarest achievement is actually "Grim Reaper" which involves finding all 24 implant bios collectibles. We will cover efficient collectible gathering strategies later in this guide.
First, I‘ll explain how to earn achievements tied to Callisto Protocol‘s compelling story.
Unlocking Callisto Protocol‘s Story Achievements
Callisto Protocol‘s linear narrative spanning 9 intense chapters automatically unlocks 13 achievements as you play. I‘ll provide tips to ensure you don‘t miss story beats tied to these achievements.
I Do Belong Here/The Protocol is About Life
- Unlocked: Finish any campaign difficulty
- Chapter: 9
- Difficulty: Easy
I recommend playing Callisto Protocol‘s story first on easy difficulty to enjoy the narrative and polish off collectibles later on harder runs. Completing easy earns "I Do Belong Here" to then focus on cleanup.
The Outer Way
- Unlocked: Enter flaming corridor
- Chapter: 1
- Difficulty: Any
This mandatory story scene can‘t be missed. Stay alert early in Chapter 1!
Desperate Times
- Unlocked: Obtain shiv from Elias during first meeting
- Chapter: 2
- Difficulty: Any
When meeting Elias, be sure to grab the shiv he offers by pressing the prompt. Vital to unlocking this achievement!
Prompt to take shiv from Elias – Youtube: Shirrako
Paper Jams
- Unlocked: Print first weapon
- Chapter: 3
- Difficulty: Any
Printing your pistol is an unskippable story event in Chapter 3. This achievement unlocks automatically.
If the SHU Fits…
- Unlocked: Help Elias activate escape pod
- Chapter: 3
- Difficulty: Any
Stick with Elias to activate the SHU. Following the linear story beats earns this achievement.
Without A Paddle
- Unlocked: Survive waterslide by dodging hazards
- Chapter: 4
- Difficulty: Any
Stay alert on this intense slide! Move left and right to dodge explosive barrels and electric traps.
Crash Site
- Unlocked: Return to crashed ship
- Chapter: 5
- Difficulty: Any
Retracing your steps here is mandatory, automatically unlocking this achievement.
In the Pipe, Five by Five
- Unlocked: Take rooftop elevator with Dani
- Chapter: 5
- Difficulty: Any
Ride this elevator with Dani by your side to progress the story.
Power Up
- Unlocked: Restore electricity in Chapter 6
- Chapter: 6
- Difficulty: Any
Flipping 3 electrical switches opens doors to advance the story. Follow mission goals!
Two Heads Are Better Than One
- Unlocked: Defeat 2-headed mutant boss
- Chapter: 6
- Difficulty: Any
A climatic boss fight – dodge attacks then strike its weak spot after staggering!
What Lies Beneath
- Unlocked: Enter underground biodome
- Chapter: 6
- Difficulty: Any
Automatic achievement triggered by story progression into the biodome area.
Full Circle
- Unlocked: Reach Chapter 9
- Chapter: 9
- Difficulty: Any
Earned right as Chapter 9 launches. Enjoy the story finale!
Next we‘ll cover some of Callisto Protocol‘s more demanding skill and combat achievements.
Callisto Protocol Gameplay Achievements
While story achievements unlock themselves, the following 13 achievements take timing, precision, and analysis of mechanics to obtain:
Flesh Wound
- Unlocked: Remove both arms from 1st mutant
- Chapter: 2
- Difficulty: Any
After getting the crowbar in Chapter 2, attack the first mutant until both arms detach – stay aggressive!
Keep hacking at those limbs!
Reforged
- Unlocked: Upgrade any weapon
- Chapter: 3+
- Difficulty: Any
I suggest the 200 credit pistol upgrade after getting the GRP glove. Saves resources.
You Need a Gun
- Unlocked: Fully upgrade a weapon
- Chapter: 3+
- Difficulty: Any
The pistol takes 2800 credits to max out. Loot crates and selling loot provides credits.
Giving Back
- Unlocked: Stealth kill 5 blind mutants
- Chapter: 6
- Difficulty: Any
Distract them with thrown objects to backstab easily. Crouch walk up behind.
Silently eliminate blind mutants
Get a Grip
- Unlocked: Grab & throw 25 enemies
- Chapter: 3-9
- Difficulty: Any
Spam that GRP glove! Greeks won‘t know what hit them.
Terminated
- Unlocked: Destroy a security bot
- Chapter: Any
- Difficulty: Any
Aim for their head to drop bots fast. Use cover to avoid being shredded.
In Striking Distance
- Unlocked: GRP throw into baton finisher
- Chapter: Any
- Difficulty: Any
Timing is tight – throw then IMMEDIATELY strike. May need attempts.
Float Like A Butterfly
- Unlocked: 10 perfect last second dodges
- Chapter: Any
- Difficulty: Any
Listen for audio cue – dodge RIGHT as mutants attack. Enter slow motion.
Workplace Hazard
- Unlocked: GRP throw 10 enemies onto hazards
- Chapter: 3-9
- Difficulty: Any
Look for exposed rebar and spinning saws to chuck foes onto!
Chew ‘Em Up
- Unlocked: GRP throw 10 enemies onto hazards
- Chapter: 3-9
- Difficulty: Any
Same as above – seek environmental dangers to throw mutants onto.
Mugshot
- Unlocked: Pause and take photo mode pic
- Chapter: Any
- Difficulty: Any
Simple achievement – pause anywhere and snap a photo!
Grim Reaper
- Unlocked: All 24 implant bios collected
- Chapter: 3-9
- Difficulty: Any
Use collectible guides. May need second run on missed ones.
Now for the finale…
The Commonality – Unlocking Callisto Protocol‘s Rarest Achievement
Earning all 26 Callisto Protocol achievements and reaching 100% completion grants the ultra rare "The Commonality" achievement. This demands locating two hidden unlockable rooms:
- Hidden Room #1: Chapter 3, enter duct in "Workshop B415" on left side of the Machine Room. Follow to the end.
- Hidden Room #2: Chapter 6, after restoring power take ladder up and enter small vent opposite. Pass two locked doors, then claim collectible.
Here is exactly where to access these rooms and earn the achievement:
Map to Hidden Rooms – Chapter 3 & 6
Searching these concealed rooms earns "The Commonality" and true bragging rights in mastering everything Callisto Protocol has to offer!
I hope these combat tips, collectible pointers, difficulty recommendations, and hidden unlock locations empower you to achieve 100% completion and become a true survivor of the horrors of Callisto Protocol!
Let me know which achievement gave you the most trouble in the comments below. Happy surviving!
