Quantic Dream's branching drama puts you in control of three androids, Kara, Connor and Markus, in a Detroit set in 2038. There is no combat build and no gear here: scenes are decided by timed dialogue, quick-time inputs and a flowchart that records every branch you did not open. The PlayStation 4 version arrived on 25 May 2018 and the Steam release followed on 18 June 2020.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Jericho
Key resources: North, Josh and Simon relationships, plus the weapons cache decision Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Preconstruction preview upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Stratford Tower
Key resources: Public opinion swing, Simon's fate, a major flowchart fork Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Preconstruction preview upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Eden Club
Key resources: Hank relationship movement, software instability, the Traci branch Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Preconstruction preview upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zlatko's house
Key resources: Luther joining Kara, plus the escape branches Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Scene reconstruction max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kamski's house
Key resources: The Kamski test outcome and a large software instability swing Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Scene reconstruction max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Jericho to Stratford Tower)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Preconstruction preview once accessible
Mid Game (The Eden Club)
- Push Preconstruction preview to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Scene reconstruction
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Zlatko's house to Kamski's house)
- Max out Scene reconstruction. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring The Eden Club farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Finish one full playthrough without a guide before touching chapter select. The flowchart is far more interesting when you can see which branches you personally closed.
- Farm The Eden Club during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
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