Nearly 27 years after its original PlayStation release, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace has received a surprise trophy update on PS4 and PS5. The unexpected addition introduces 21 trophies, including a Platinum, giving longtime fans and trophy hunters another reason to revisit the classic Star Wars adventure.
The update arrives roughly three years after the game returned to modern PlayStation consoles. Until now, players could experience the nostalgic adventure without earning PlayStation trophies. That has finally changed, although Sony has not explained why the feature took so long to arrive.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Finally Gets PlayStation Trophies
Originally released in 1999 for the first PlayStation, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace allowed players to experience events from the movie through an action-adventure game. Players could explore familiar locations, battle enemies, solve puzzles, and take control of several recognizable characters.
The game eventually returned through the PlayStation Classics collection, allowing a new generation to experience the original adventure on PS4 and PS5.
However, one feature remained noticeably absent: trophy support.
That changed with a surprise update, first spotted through PSNProfiles, which introduced a complete trophy collection. The update includes Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies alongside the coveted Platinum.
For fans who enjoy collecting Platinum trophies, the addition offers a welcome incentive to return to a game that has been available for years.
The Phantom Menace Platinum Trophy Should Be Relatively Easy
Unlike some PlayStation trophy collections that demand multiple playthroughs or extremely difficult challenges, The Phantom Menace appears to offer a relatively accessible Platinum.
Much of the trophy collection focuses on progressing through the adventure and completing individual levels. Players who finish the story should naturally unlock a significant portion of the available trophies.
However, several challenges require additional attention.
One trophy asks players to complete Otoh Gunga without suffering any casualties. Another requires defeating eight enemies with a single Thermal Detonator, encouraging players to approach combat more strategically.
Players must also locate three Proton Missile Launchers and complete objectives involving the rescue of characters and droids.
These challenges introduce some variety without making the Platinum seem excessively demanding. Nevertheless, certain Gold trophies could require additional attempts, especially when players must complete specific objectives under particular conditions.
For experienced trophy hunters, The Phantom Menace could become an attractive addition to their Platinum collection.
Why Did PlayStation Add Trophies After So Many Years?
The timing of the update raises an interesting question. Why introduce trophies nearly 27 years after the original release and several years after the modern PlayStation ports became available?
Unfortunately, no official explanation has been provided.
PlayStation Classics releases do not always include trophy support, and some older titles have received the feature through later updates. However, the lengthy delay makes this particular addition somewhat unusual.
It remains unclear whether the update was planned for some time or whether renewed interest in classic PlayStation games influenced the decision.
Regardless of the reasoning, the addition is a positive development for players who believe older games deserve the same trophy functionality as modern releases.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Is Available on PS Plus Premium
Players interested in earning the new Platinum trophy do not need to spend much money to revisit the adventure.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is included in the PlayStation Plus Premium Classics catalog, allowing eligible subscribers to access the game through their membership.
Alternatively, the game is available as a standalone purchase through the PlayStation Store for $4.99 in the United States, although regional pricing may differ.
Its relatively low purchase price, nostalgic appeal, and newly introduced trophy collection make it an interesting option for players looking for a shorter classic PlayStation experience.
Classic Star Wars Games Still Have Something to Offer
The surprise update arrives during a period of continued interest in Star Wars gaming. With new projects and ongoing development across the franchise, players have plenty of reasons to look forward to future adventures.
However, older Star Wars games still hold considerable nostalgic value.
The Phantom Menace represents a very different era of gaming, when movie adaptations frequently offered their own interpretations of familiar stories. Its gameplay and presentation may feel dated compared to modern releases, but that is also part of its appeal.
Adding trophy support does not fundamentally change the original experience. Instead, it gives returning players a new goal while encouraging newcomers to explore a piece of PlayStation history.
Nearly three decades after its debut, The Phantom Menace has unexpectedly gained another reason to be played.
And for trophy hunters, a 27-year wait for a Platinum trophy is finally over.
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