DDS2 has several achievements with opaque unlock conditions. By cross-referencing Steam Community guides (including the "EN Achievements 100%" guide), tracking sites like Steam Hunters and PlayTracker, and GameFAQs, I pieced together the requirements for the hardest-to-unlock achievements. This guide focuses on achievements where the unlock condition is not obvious from the name alone.
Achievements with unclear conditions:
Several achievements on Steam have descriptions that do not clearly state what you need to do:
| Achievement | Verified Condition | Community Guess | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Never let you down | Complete a specific quest chain | Possibly related to a story choice | Very rare |
| A warm place | Unknown -- hideout upgrade related | Possibly full upgrade of a specific hideout | Very rare |
| Home sweet home | Fully upgrade a hideout | Any hideout maxed out | Rare |
| Side hustle | Sell 100 baskets | Baskets are crafted from palm leaves | 0.6% |
| 500 CIGARETTES | Sell 500 cigarettes total | Grind from vendors | 0.7% |
| No buddy I am not lost | Kill 50 thugs | Thugs are gang members found in various territories | Moderate |
| Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Bake 420 cookies | Cookie recipe required | Moderate |
| Nap with the fishes | Drown in water due to exhaustion | Swim until stamina depletes | Moderate |
| Environmentalist | Sell 100 glass bottles | Collect bottles everywhere | ~12.6% |
DLC achievements:
The Casino DLC adds achievements with more clearly defined conditions. Based on the Steam Community 100% guide:
| Achievement | DLC | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Casino-related | Casino DLC | Complete casino missions |
| Casino boss elimination | Casino DLC | Eliminate boss with bomb, pay B4,000,000 |
| Gambling achievements | Casino DLC | Win at roulette, slots, and other casino games |
The casino DLC was released around June 2025 and adds a full new zone with gambling mechanics, new NPCs, and boss encounters. The 100% achievement guide on Steam covers these in detail including the bomb strategy for the casino boss.
Practical example: How to unlock "500 CIGARETTES" efficiently
This is one of the grindiest achievements in the game. Here is the most efficient approach:
- Check every general store and vendor for cigarette stock. Key locations include the stores in Callejon, Jungle, and Archipelago.
- Buy all available cigarettes whenever you visit a vendor. Do not skip this even if you have other purchases planned.
- Store cigarettes in a dedicated hideout that you use as a supply hub. Do not mix them with other products.
- Assign a dealer to sell cigarettes in a high-traffic territory. Cigarettes have fast turnover because the demand exists in multiple islands.
- Track your progress through the Steam overlay. The achievement triggers at 500 units sold, not purchased.
At approximately 10-20 cigarettes available per store visit, expect 25-50 vendor trips minimum. This achievement takes most players 30-40 hours of gameplay.
100% completion strategy:
Based on the Steam community "EN Achievements 100%" guide and cross-referencing with the Casino DLC guide:
- Story first -- Progress through the main questline to unlock base achievements. This includes "You're hired!" (hire first employee) and story-related progression.
- Street Cred grind -- "I Am The One Who Knocks" (level 4) and "The Kingpin" (max level). Beat gang members and complete influencer missions.
- Misc collectibles -- Start collecting glass bottles, cigarettes, and palm leaves from hour one. Do not wait until you need them.
- Combat achievements -- "No buddy I am not lost" (50 thugs). Gang member spawn locations are consistent across restarts.
- Casino DLC -- Complete after the base game. The DLC has its own story missions and boss fights.
Difficulty tier list:
| Tier | Achievement | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | You're hired! (Hire first employee) | 1-2 hours |
| Easy | I Am The One Who Knocks (Street Cred 4) | 10-15 hours |
| Medium | Environmentalist (100 bottles) | 15-20 hours |
| Medium | Do You Know the Muffin Man? (420 cookies) | 15-25 hours |
| Medium | Nap with the fishes | 10-15 hours |
| Hard | 500 CIGARETTES | 30-40 hours |
| Hard | No buddy I am not lost (50 thugs) | 20-30 hours |
| Very Hard | Side hustle (100 baskets) | 40-60 hours |
| Extreme | The Kingpin (max Street Cred) | 40-50 hours |
| Extreme | 100% (all achievements + DLC) | 80-100 hours |
Related Guides:
- Full Achievement Guide -- Complete list of all 39 achievements with unlock rates
- Reputation Guide -- Street Cred leveling for achievement requirements
- Common Mistakes to Avoid -- Tips that save time on the road to 100%
Community Verification & Resources
Data values may shift with patches. Cross-check against community resources before building your strategy.