Risk of Rain has returned in a brand-new, beautifully remastered package with all the content from the original release and many new things to discover. Here’s how to unlock all 16 characters in Risk of Rain Returns.
How to Unlock All Survivors in Risk of Rain Returns
Risk of Rain Returns has a total of 16 survivors to play as, including the 12 original characters from the initial release and three additional characters added with the remaster. Check out the list below to find out how to unlock each survivor.
How to Unlock All Survivors in Risk of Rain Returns
Risk of Rain Returns has a total of 16 survivors to play as, including the 12 original characters from the initial release and three additional characters added with the remaster. Check out the list below to find out how to unlock each survivor.
How to Unlock All Characters
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Can be achieved through multiple runs.
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Note: If playing co-op, you must be alive when the stage is complete to unlock Bandit.
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Found in the final level, UES Contact Light, look for the “Cargo 2” area with multicolored storage boxes. Find the grey door and interact with it.
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Note: Drones that are destroyed and repaired (purchased again) count towards the total.
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Complete the final stage, UES Contact Light, on any difficulty.
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Found in either the third level (Sunken Tombs) or the Underwater level, search for a metal box near the top-right section. Interacting with it will release Acrid who must be defeated to unlock.
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Complete the final stage and defeat the final boss, Providence, five times total on any difficulty.
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Find and acquire 30 unique items in a single playthrough. A single-player run is recommended to complete this challenge.
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Monsters have a chance to drop logs on defeat. Can be achieved through multiple playthroughs.
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Will naturally be completed as you play through the game multiple times.
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Collect six drops and take them to a drone recycler in a single playthrough. The recycle machines are found randomly.
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- Risk of Rain Returns: How to Unlock ROBOMANDO
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