Prey
Immersive Sim
Planning a first Prey playthrough? This spoiler-light immersive sim guide covers the decisions that are easiest to regret later. Prey is listed for PS4, Xbox One and PC, with an estimated 40–60h completion range. It contains missable content, and there is a point of no return to plan around. Manual saves give you extra control; New Game Plus is available for another run.
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Before you start
PLAYTHROUGH PLAN
Before You Start checklist
Set up your save plan
Prey supports manual saves, so keep a rotating backup before major missions or irreversible choices.
Protect the completion route
Missable content exists in Prey. Recheck quests, collectibles or companion tasks before advancing major story milestones.
Know the last safe checkpoint
Prey has a point of no return. Keep a separate save and clear priority side content when the game signals a final commitment.
Choose difficulty deliberately
Prey does not require a specific difficulty for the standard trophy or achievement route, so choose the setting you will enjoy.
Budget 40–60h
Use Prey's 40–60h estimate as a planning range, not a promise. Exploration, difficulty and optional goals can move the total substantially.
Spoiler-free warning
Quest choices, human survival, ability investment and the ending create many mutually exclusive outcomes. Use multiple save slots before major decisions; New Game Plus preserves installed Neuromods but cannot recover every missed quest or trophy in one run.
BEGINNER GUIDE
10 things I wish I knew before starting
The useful systems, early mistakes and easily missed details worth understanding before you commit dozens of hours.
Test every object
Mimics imitate ordinary props, so use the wrench, Psychoscope or environmental clues before entering cluttered rooms. Doing this early prevents avoidable backtracking and keeps the opening hours focused.
Invest in leverage or recycling
Moving obstacles and converting junk into materials open more value than hoarding unusable objects. Treat this as a repeatable habit rather than something to repair near the end.
Use GLOO beyond combat
GLOO creates climbing paths, seals hazards and disables machines, making it one of the strongest utility tools. It saves resources and makes later encounters more predictable without spoiling the story.
Keep decision saves
Human survival, quest outcomes and Neuromod choices feed mutually exclusive trophies and endings. Check it whenever the game moves you into a new region, chapter or difficulty tier.
Read emails and notes
Passwords, safe codes and optional objectives are frequently delivered through ordinary workstation messages. This is the safer first-playthrough approach and leaves specialised cleanup for later.
Recycle duplicate supplies
Turn excess food, junk and weak weapons into the minerals needed for ammunition, Neuromods and key items. A small amount of preparation here removes a disproportionate amount of frustration.
Scan Typhon repeatedly
Research unlocks damage bonuses and abilities, but installing alien Neuromods changes how station security reads you. Use the relevant menu or map tracker regularly so nothing important silently falls behind.
Repair useful operators
Medical and engineering operators provide repeatable support when spare parts and skills are available. The goal is steady progress, not exhausting every system before you understand its value.
Explore before the finale
The station remains broad for much of the story, but late events can alter routes, enemies and quest availability. Reassess after major unlocks because the best choice can change as your toolkit expands.
Use New Game Plus selectively
Carried Neuromods help experimentation, but a fresh human-only or Typhon-focused run may be cleaner. This keeps the run flexible and reduces the chance of needing an unnecessary replay.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Prey FAQs
Does Prey have missable content?
Yes. Prey contains missable content, so complete priority side activities and keep useful backups before advancing major story milestones.
Is there a point of no return in Prey?
Yes. Prey has a point of no return. Finish priority side content and keep a separate save when the game warns that you are entering a final sequence.
Does Prey have New Game Plus?
Yes. Prey includes New Game Plus, giving you a later replay route after the first completion. Carryover details can differ, so check the mode prompt before relying on it.
Can you free roam after finishing Prey?
Yes. Prey allows post-story free roam or a comparable return to the playable world, although specific story-state changes may still affect some content.
How long does Prey take to complete?
Prey is estimated at 40–60h. Your total will depend on difficulty, exploration, optional content and whether you are targeting full completion rather than only the main story.