Achieving 100% completion in Shift at Midnight is an engaging task that requires a mix of tactical combat, efficient store management, and careful narrative decision-making. Whether you are a solo player or looking to maximize your efficiency, this guide breaks down the requirements for every achievement currently available in the game to help you reach that perfect completion status.
According to community resources, all achievements in Shift at Midnight can be earned while playing in solo mode. You do not need to coordinate with other players to unlock the full list, making this a manageable challenge for those who prefer to work alone.
Mastering Basic Progression Achievements
The early stages of the game are defined by your ability to adapt to the store's demands and your role as an employee. Several achievements act as milestones during your initial shifts.
The "First Blood" achievement is the most accessible; it is unlocked the moment you kill your first customer. Importantly, the game does not differentiate between a regular human customer and a doppelganger for this specific requirement—the act of killing itself is the trigger.
To unlock the "Still Breathing" achievement, you must survive your first nightly assault. This can be accomplished in two ways: either by successfully serving a doppelganger during your shift or by surviving long enough to reach your first blood moon.
Finally, "Locked And Loaded" requires significant preparation and investment. To unlock this, you must acquire the complete weapon arsenal. This means purchasing all three melee weapons—the brick, the baseball bat, and the sledgehammer—as well as the four ranged weapons. While pistols are provided by default, you must manually purchase the SMGs, shotguns, and flamethrowers to satisfy the achievement criteria.
Combat Strategies for Entity Achievements
As you progress through your shifts, you will encounter increasingly dangerous entities during Hunts. Defeating these specific foes is a core requirement for your achievement collection.
"Silenced" is awarded for defeating a Shrieking Doll. These are identified as the small, crawling, baby-like creatures that accompany the entity during a Hunt.
To unlock "Freed," you must kill a Demented. These entities are described as weeping angel-type enemies. The most effective strategy here is to place a bear trap in their path and ensure you look away from the enemy as it walks into the trap.
"Last Performance" involves defeating a Marionette. These jack-in-the-box enemies appear from Shift 9 onwards and will attack if you fail to wind their music box in time.
For those aiming for "Relentless," you must finish a Hunt in 30 seconds or less. It is highly recommended to attempt this on a new save file. During your first shift, intentionally let a doppelganger through to initiate the event, then have your bear traps and weapons ready to output maximum damage as quickly as possible.
Financial Management and Revenue Optimization
Managing your finances is essential for paying for pet surgeries and purchasing the necessary weapon upgrades required for the "Locked And Loaded" achievement. There are several reliable ways to boost your revenue during your shifts.
Cleaning is a consistent, reliable source of income. You earn $0.10 for every individual stain you clean. Furthermore, you receive $0.10 for every item of trash or biological limb you successfully throw into the dumpster.
Pests provide a much higher payout. Picking up a rat and placing it directly into the dumpster earns you $3. If you opt to kill the rat instead, you can only trash the body part for $0.10, which is significantly less profitable. Cockroaches are also useful; splatting one with your mop earns you $0.10, and the resulting stain provides an additional $0.10 once you clean it up.
Gambling with tokens found around the store can be a lucrative strategy. Spinning the wheel can yield $10 in revenue. Once you have unlocked all available hats, any spin that lands on a hat will refund the five tokens you spent, allowing you to cycle your tokens efficiently.
Securing the Endings and Narrative Choices
The game features three distinct ending-related achievements that hinge on your financial status and your choices regarding the Sheriff, Clyde Dawson.
It is crucial to note that killing Clyde Dawson will void these ending achievements. If the Sheriff is dead, there is no one left to call at the end of the game, making it impossible to trigger the necessary narrative outcomes.
To obtain the "True Ending," you must keep both your pet and Clyde alive. This is achieved by choosing not to call Clyde after Shift 12, and ensuring you have saved at least $250 to pay for your pet's surgery after Shift 13 concludes.
The "Grave Decision" achievement is unlocked by choosing to call Clyde after Shift 12. In this scenario, you sacrifice the Sheriff to ensure your pet is saved. If you choose not to call Clyde but lack the $250 required for the surgery, you will trigger the ending where you lose your pet in exchange for Clyde's life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get 100% of the achievements playing solo?
Yes. According to player-reviewed guides, every achievement in Shift at Midnight can be earned in solo mode, and there is no requirement to play with other people.
Does killing the Sheriff, Clyde Dawson, affect my achievements?
Yes. Killing Clyde Dawson will void the three ending achievements because you will have no one to call at the end of the game, rendering the specific ending requirements impossible to fulfill.
How do I get the True Ending?
To get the "True Ending," you must choose not to call Clyde after Shift 12 and ensure you have saved at least $250 to pay for your pet's surgery after Shift 13 ends.
Is the lost dog mentioned in the game a doppelganger?
Players have discussed this in depth. It is noted that the dog appearing as a customer is a service dog for a man who cannot leave his house, and it is distinct from the missing dog in the poster, as their physical appearances—such as fur color—differ.