[Other] i got bored, so: 3 platinum facts
- The Original Platinum Trophy Concept
Platinum trophies weren’t always part of the PlayStation ecosystem. They were introduced with the PS3 in 2008 after player feedback. Earlier games like Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune received trophy support retroactively, but not all early PS3 games have platinum trophies.
- Easter Egg Platinum Icons
Some games include unique platinum trophy icons as Easter eggs. For instance, the platinum trophy in Ratchet & Clank (2016) is shaped like the "Insomniac Museum," a reference to the developer's long-running tradition of hiding a museum in their games.
- Platinum Trophies Can Unlock Hidden Rewards
In some games, earning the platinum trophy unlocks in-game rewards or secrets. For example, in Horizon Zero Dawn, obtaining all trophies, including the platinum, rewards players with a special avatar on PSN.