Stage 1: Main story progress with optional objectives
Focus on finishing side quests and gathering intel while you play the main chapters. Nothing is permanently missable and most gear is obtainable in plain view or can be bought later, so prioritize exploration and weapon proficiency as you go. Regularly Assess new enemy types (many challenges count assessed foes by region). Chapter Select preserves quest and intel progress so you can revisit chapters to pick up anything you missed. Because the world is large, doing too little side content during your first run will make postgame cleanup feel onerous; if you outlevel earlier challenges, use Chapter Select on Hard to keep them challenging. Also attempt to earn Rank 3 in mini-games as they appear—many later trophies require top ranks on the hardest difficulties.