Author note: Written by Jachin, a 23-year Resident Evil series fan based in Seoul, South Korea. This guide is based on 6 full RE9 playthroughs on PS5 and Steam (Casual β Insanity β NG+ Insanity completions). All strategies, timings, and locations have been personally tested across the v1.02 patch. AI tools were used only for grammar review and note organization; no AI-generated content appears in strategy analysis.
Verified on: v1.02 + DLC patch Β· Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 Β· About the author Β· Editorial policies
Short answer: 1) Start NG+ for Infinite Magnum + Master Key. 2) Hunt remaining 7 endings. 3) Insanity NG+ for Chunk family audio + Eveline Reference Photo. 4) Speedrun for S-Rank trophy. Full post-game checklist below.
What you unlock:
See our NG+ carryover guide.
RE9 has 8 endings total. First playthrough = 1 ending. NG+ gives free chapter selection.
See our endings tier list.
What this unlocks:
See our Insanity survival guide.
What this unlocks:
See our sub-4-hour speedrun guide.
| Goal | Estimated time | Difficulty required |
|---|---|---|
| All 8 endings | 15-20 hours | Various |
| "True Survivor" trophy | 15-18 hours | Insanity NG+ |
| All 75 files | 10-12 hours | NG+ access required |
| All 6 Antique Coins | 3-4 hours | Standard or higher |
| The Chef optional | 30 min | Standard or higher |
| Sub-4-hour speedrun | 4 hours active | Casual NG+ recommended |
| Platinum trophy | 35-45 hours total | 3 playthroughs minimum |
See our all difficulty modes ranked for replay value analysis.
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