Resident Evil Chronicles Unlockables and Secrets: Where to Find Them
Most Resident Evil Chronicles unlockables depend on how well you finish a chapter or whether you beat a specific boss. Here is what each game asks for.
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Resident Evil Chronicles unlockables are bonus extras you earn while playing, rather than content you have from the start. They fall into groups such as past-game items, costumes, archives and other extras. [1][2] You may also find this useful: Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection Walkthrough.
What you have to do depends on the game. In Umbrella Chronicles, you earn these items by finishing a chapter with a good rank. [1] In Darkside Chronicles, some extras come from defeating a specific boss. [2] Knowing which rule applies keeps you from replaying stages that won't pay off.
This article walks through both games, Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles. For each one, you'll see what the unlockables are, how to earn them and where to focus your replays so you don't waste time.
How do you unlock items in Umbrella Chronicles?
Items from past Resident Evil games unlock when you earn an A or S rank on a chapter. [1] Simply finishing a chapter isn't enough. The grade you get on that run decides whether the reward unlocks, so a clear with a lower grade means you'll need to go back.
What the rank requirement means on Normal
On Normal difficulty, an A rank is the requirement you need to hit. [1] An S rank also works, since the unlock condition is A or S. [1]
Here's a simple example. Say you finish a chapter with a B rank. The item stays locked, so you'll replay that chapter until you reach A or S. Once a chapter is at A or S, there's nothing more to gain from it for this purpose, so you can move on to the next one.
How to plan a replay
Replaying a chapter for a better rank is the way to reach these items. Treat each chapter as its own target. You can replay one chapter to chase its unlock without touching the rest of the game, which saves a lot of time if you only want one or two items.
Start with a chapter you already know well. When you know where enemies appear and which routes are safe, you can focus on performance instead of learning the stage. That makes it easier to hit the rank on early attempts.
Keep a short note of which chapters you've already ranked up, like "Chapter 4: B" or "Chapter 5: A." A quick glance shows what's left, so you don't replay a chapter you've already finished at A or S.
Don't try to do every chapter in one sitting. Grinding the same stage over and over gets tedious, and two or three chapters in an evening is a realistic pace for many players. Short sessions keep the replays fresh and make it easier to stay focused on each run.
Why this approach works
The rank system rewards you for clearing a chapter well, not just for getting through it. Each replay is a chance to improve your grade, and every upgraded rank brings you closer to the items you want.
Players who skip the rank requirement often replay more than they need to. If you aim for the threshold on each chapter, every run counts toward an unlock you actually care about, and you won't burn through the same stage looking for something that isn't there.
Which extras come from beating bosses in Darkside Chronicles?
Darkside Chronicles unlockables fall into three groups, and some of them are earned just by defeating a boss. If you want to know what a boss fight gets you, the fan wiki's list is the place to start. [2]
The three groups
The fan wiki sorts the unlockables into Costumes, Archives, and Other. [2] Each group holds a different kind of reward, so decide which one you're after before you dig into the page.
Scan the headings first. Each group gets its own section, so you can skip straight to the part of the list that matters for your current run instead of reading every entry.
Boss-locked unlocks
Some entries are unlocked by defeating the boss. [2] For these, the boss fight is the whole requirement, so you don't need to chase anything else in the chapter.
Here's how that works in practice. Say you want a costume the wiki lists as boss-locked. Play the chapter that ends in that boss, win the fight, and that item is yours. Other entries may ask for something different, so read each one rather than assuming every unlock works the same way.
Planning your boss fights
Work through the list one group at a time. A short note with each boss name and the unlock beside it saves you from scanning the whole list again next session.
Plan your replays around the bosses you need, not around full playthroughs. If only two or three entries in a group depend on a boss, you can aim for those fights and skip the rest of the stage. That keeps each session focused.
A sample plan
Here's a simple order you can follow:
- Open the fan wiki page and start with Costumes.
- Mark the entries that say they are unlocked by defeating the boss.
- Pick the chapters that end in those bosses.
- Play those chapters first, then move on to the next group.
Building the plan this way means each replay has a clear goal. You won't wander through stages hoping something drops.
The wiki gives the detailed record of what each extra needs, and the stage walkthroughs in this cluster cover how to get through each chapter. Use the wiki to decide what you want and the walkthroughs to get there.
Before you commit to a category, check the full list on the fan wiki for each group. Entries get added and reworded over time, so the page is the reliable record, and this summary is only a starting point.
Where should you focus your replays?
Focus your replays on chapters where you already know the boss and the routes, and aim for the rank threshold instead of clearing the whole game again. A short, targeted run costs far less time than a full playthrough, and it gives you a better chance at the unlock you want.
Pick chapters you already know
Start with stages you have cleared before. When you know where enemies appear and which path is safe, you can spend your attention on accuracy and score instead of learning the layout.
A new chapter forces caution, and caution usually costs you points. If you have one unlock in mind, replay only the chapter that holds it. There is no reason to sit through early stages you have already mastered.
Aim for the threshold, not a flawless run
Every rank has a cutoff, and that cutoff is your target. Once you know the score you need, you can stop pushing for perfection and focus on crossing that line.
Say your last attempt landed just below the cutoff. Look for one or two costly mistakes, such as a missed reload or a slow boss phase, and fix those. Changing your whole approach on the next try often wastes the progress you already made.
Decide on the boss kill before you start
Before you press start, decide which boss kill matters to you. That way, every fight in the run has a purpose, and you are not surprised by a reward you did not plan for. Some entries on the Darkside Chronicles list are marked as unlocked by defeating the boss [2].
For example, if you want a specific extra, plan the run around that boss. Play the chapters that lead to it at a steady pace, and save your best effort for the fight itself.
A simple replay plan
Keep each session small so it stays focused:
- Choose one chapter you already know well.
- Choose one unlock that the chapter's boss gives.
- Set your target as the rank cutoff, not a perfect score.
- After each attempt, fix one mistake and try again.
This approach keeps you moving forward without repeating the same stages for no reason. Stop once you have the unlock and move on to the next one on your list.
Where to go next
The fastest way to finish your unlock list is to plan around the chapter ranks and boss rewards, then use the walkthroughs for the rest. Start with the Umbrella Chronicles rank requirements, since those decide which chapters you need to replay at all.
For Umbrella Chronicles, the unlocks that matter most depend on the chapter rank you earn. Pick the chapters where you already know the layout, aim for the rank threshold, and skip replays that won't change anything. Replaying a whole game for one item wastes time. For more detail, see Resident Evil Chronicles Tips for Beginners.
Darkside Chronicles is different because many of its extras come from boss kills. Use the Darkside Chronicles unlockable list to see which boss gives which reward, then plan your fights around those bosses. Before each run, decide which unlock you are going after so you know what to focus on.
For stage-by-stage help, read the walkthrough for each game. The Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles guides cover safe routes, boss patterns and checkpoint advice, so you can handle a tough fight without guessing.
The one thing to remember: plan each replay around a single unlock. Once you know which chapter rank or boss you need, the rest of the list becomes a much shorter job.