Mirror's Edge Catalyst Wiki
Master fluid first-person parkour across the city of Glass. Complete runner missions, unlock gadgets like the MAG Rope and Disruptor, explore district maps, collect gridleaks, and take down KrugerSec with our full walkthroughs, movement guides and combat tips.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Resources
Jump straight to the guide you need — eight modules covering everything from your first run across Glass to 100% completion.
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst Achievement Guide: All Trophies & Platinum Route
Every Mirror's Edge Catalyst achievement and trophy with unlock conditions, tips, and an efficient platinum roadmap for 100% completion.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Advanced Movement Tips & Techniques
Advanced movement tips for Mirror's Edge Catalyst: master Flow, coil jumps, wall-run chains, kickslide combos, and the MAG Rope for top leaderboard runs.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst All Collectibles Map Guide
Find every GridLeak, Document, Chipset, and Runner Bag in Glass with district-by-district collectible maps and location tips.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Before You Buy: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Mirror's Edge Catalyst before you buy guide: gameplay, story length, combat, open world, platforms, and who should pick it up.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Can I Run It: PC Specs & Setup Guide
Mirror's Edge Catalyst PC requirements explained: minimum and recommended specs, FPS targets, settings tips, and hardware upgrades for smooth parkour.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Characters: Full Cast Guide
Meet every Mirror's Edge Catalyst character: Faith, Noah, Icarus, the Kruger family, Black November, and how each figure shapes Glass's story.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Development Zone Collectibles Guide
Find every collectible in the Development Zone: GridLeaks, documents, chipsets, and gift bags with step-by-step routes and district completion tips.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Ending Explained: Story Breakdown
A full breakdown of the Mirror's Edge Catalyst ending: the Reflection project, the Kruger family secrets, Gabriel Kruger's fall, and Faith's final choice atop the Shard.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Faith: Character Guide & Story Explained
Faith Connors' origin story, parkour abilities, combat skills, gadgets, and key missions in Mirror's Edge Catalyst — explained for new runners.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Faith Voice Actor: Full Cast Guide
Who voices Faith Connors in Mirror's Edge Catalyst? Meet Faye Kingslee, the full English voice cast, and how the reboot recast its lead runner.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Freezing: Fixes for Crashes & Stutters
Fix Mirror's Edge Catalyst freezing, stuttering, and crashes with driver updates, config tweaks, and settings changes for smooth parkour in Glass.
How Long to Beat Mirror's Edge Catalyst: Full Playtime Breakdown
How long is Mirror's Edge Catalyst? Story length, 100% completion time, side activity hours, and what changes your total playtime.
Getting Started
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Beginner Guide
Mirror's Edge Catalyst puts you in the shoes of Faith Connors, a runner navigating the corporate-controlled city of Glass. This beginner guide walks you through the essential movement mechanics, combat basics, and the opening story beats so you can build momentum and traverse the rooftops with confidence.
Learn the Core Movement Controls
Use L2/LT (or the left mouse button) to trigger jumps and climbs, and L2 + Circle/B to slide under obstacles. Directional input on the left stick plus your jump button covers most interactions: wall-runs, vaults, and mantling ledges. Momentum is everything — keep moving forward to chain actions smoothly.
Understand Momentum and Flow
Flow is Faith's state of continuous, unbroken movement. Chaining moves without stopping fills your Flow, letting you jump farther and reach otherwise inaccessible ledges. Stopping, bumping into walls, or falling breaks Flow — plan your route a few moves ahead using Runner Vision, the red objects highlighting the suggested path.
Manage Your Stamina in Combat
Attacking and taking hits drains Faith's stamina bar. Direct frontal attacks on alert enemies will be blocked — instead, strike from behind or after a successful evade to land a Tranquilizer hit. When stamina is low, disengage and let it regenerate before re-engaging.
React to Enemy Attack Indicators
When an enemy flashes, they are about to attack. Press Circle/B (evade) at the right moment to dodge; a well-timed evade right before the strike lets you counter instantly. In group fights, keep circling so enemies cluster in front of you rather than surrounding Faith.
Follow the First Story Beats
The opening chapter, 'Prison Break,' introduces basic traversal and combat as Faith escapes the Kruger Holding Facility. Follow Runner Vision through the tutorial sequences, then complete 'Sprint' and the early delivery missions in the Anchor district to unlock side activities, time trials, and free-roam delivery runs across Glass.
Quick Tips
- Keep moving — standing still breaks Flow faster than any enemy.
- Runner Vision marks red objects as suggestions, not requirements; better routes exist once you learn the rooftops.
- Slide under most obstacles instead of jumping — sliding preserves speed and keeps your momentum alive.
- Strike from behind or right after an evade; frontal attacks on alert guards get blocked.
Full Story Campaign
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Complete Walkthrough
Faith's journey through the city of Glass spans the main story chapters, from her escape out of Kruger custody to the final confrontation atop the Shard. This walkthrough covers each main mission's objectives, recommended routes, and boss encounter strategies so you can finish the story without losing momentum.
Chapter 1: Prison Break
Escape the Kruger Holding Facility. Learn basic jumps, climbs, and wall-runs in the tutorial sections, then take down the first guards to trigger Faith's release. Follow Runner Vision through the vent systems and rooftops to reach the hideout and meet Icarus, Nomad, and Plastridge.
Chapter 2: Sprint / Early Anchor Missions
Complete training runs with Icarus at the Runner's Hideout, then carry out early missions in the Anchor district. Learn to use the Mag Rope for the first time to grapple across gaps, and unlock fast-travel points and side activities as Glass opens up for free roaming.
Chapter 3–4: The Beatrice Case & Rebecca Thane
Investigate the stolen data drive, meet the Black November leader Rebecca Thane in the Undermine, and deliver parcels while dodging Kruger Security (KrugerSec) patrols. These missions introduce heavier combat encounters with shielded and armored guards — use evades and Tranquilizer hits from behind.
Chapter 5–6: The Kruger Data & The Shard Approach
Infiltrate the Kruger tower complex using the Mag Rope and new traversal routes. Stealth sections reward staying off the ground and out of KrugerSec sightlines — climbing high and using maintenance shafts keeps Flow unbroken. Save Noah and uncover the truth behind the Reflection project.
Chapter 7–8: Gabriel Kruger Chase & Finale
The final missions feature the signature Gabriel Kruger helicopter chase across the rooftops of the View District — keep your line clean, wall-run the marked surfaces, and never hesitate at edges. The finale atop the Shard mixes timed climbing sequences with a last combat gauntlet; maintain full Flow and strike guards as they flash to close out the story.
100% Completion
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Collectibles Guide
Glass hides hundreds of collectibles across its districts. GridLeaks must be destroyed mid-run, while Documents, Chipsets, and Gift Bags reward exploration and side missions. Collecting Chipsets is also how you unlock Upgrade Chips for Faith's skill tree, so grab them early.
GridLeak Interference Sources
Scattered electronic devices that Faith must run through and smash to stop the GridLeak interference. They flash visibly from a distance and often sit along parkour routes — destroying all of them in a district counts toward that district's completion percentage.
Hidden Documents
Story documents and personal records that expand the lore of Glass, Kruger Security, and the runner network. Each document you pick up is added to your story log for later reading.
Chipsets
Electronic components spent on Upgrade Chips in Faith's skill tree (Traversal, Combat, and Gear branches). Earning high star ratings in Dashes and Time Trials also rewards Chipsets, making side activities a fast route to a fully upgraded Faith.
Runner Bags (Gift Bags)
Hidden courier bags left behind by other runners. Finding them contributes to district completion and the overall 100% collection stat alongside GridLeaks, Documents, and Chipsets.
Skill Tree & Builds
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Best Skill Upgrades
Faith's abilities are expanded through Upgrade Chips, which are purchased with Chipsets earned from exploration and side activities. The skill tree has three branches — Traversal, Combat, and Gear — and early choices noticeably change how the game feels. This tier list breaks down the best unlock priorities.
Unlock First
Quick Turn (Traversal)
Lets Faith perform a fast 180-degree turn, essential for redirecting momentum mid-run during chases and time trials.
Mag Rope Enhancements (Gear)
Upgrades to the Mag Rope extend its reach and enable new swing points, opening shortcuts across the districts — a huge mobility multiplier early on.
Fast Climb (Traversal)
Speeds up ledge mantling so climbs don't break your Flow; one of the most used traversal upgrades in the whole game.
Unlock Next
Skill Roll (Traversal)
Reduces fall damage recovery and keeps movement fluid when dropping from height, saving runs in combat escapes.
Combat Enhancements (Combat)
Improves Faith's strike speed and Tranquilizer takedowns, making mandatory fight sections much faster and safer.
Runner Vision Upgrades (Gear)
Refines Runner Vision cues so the suggested path shows up more clearly — great for players still learning Glass's rooftops.
Unlock Later
Advanced Combat Counters (Combat)
Extends the evade-counter window against heavier guards; useful in the late-game Kruger Security encounters but optional if you avoid fights.
Exploration Markers (Gear)
Map upgrades that reveal nearby collectibles and side activities — grab these when you start chasing 100% completion.
Completionist
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Trophies & Achievements Guide
Mirror's Edge Catalyst features 49 trophies and achievements spanning story progression, combat, traversal mastery, and collection tasks. This guide lists the key unlock requirements and offers a suggested platinum route: finish the story first, then clean up deliveries, gridleaks, and combat-related trophies in free roam.
Freeflow
Complete the main story.
Unlocks naturally; play through all main missions on any difficulty.
Never Stop Moving
Complete any mission without losing Flow momentum for an extended period.
Best done in an early mission like 'Breathe' once you know the route.
Kong Fu
Perform a wall-run takedown on an enemy.
Wall-run toward an isolated guard and press the attack prompt mid-run.
Tools of the Trade
Unlock all movement gadgets (Runner Vision upgrades, MAG Rope, Disruptor).
Progress through main missions; all gadgets are granted by the story and side quests.
Gridunlocked
Disable all GridLeak hubs across Glass.
Use the map filter to find clusters; each hub only takes a few minutes.
Pacifist Approach
Complete a mission without knocking out or engaging any enemy.
Use stealth routes and the Disruptor to slip past K-Sec patrols.
Vitamin D
Reach the top of the highest viewpoint in Glass.
Climb the Viewpoint tower in the View District for the panoramic sunrise.
Unlock all other trophies.
Roadmap: story first, then combat clean-up, then collectibles (gridleaks, documents, recordings), then time trials and dashes.
Combat Mastery
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Combat Guide
Faith doesn't use guns — combat in Catalyst is built around momentum, timing, and movement. Attacks only deal full damage when chained from running, wall-runs, and vaults, so the best fighters in Glass never stop moving. This guide breaks down the core mechanics, each enemy archetype, and how to weave knockouts into your runs.
Lore
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Story & Characters
Mirror's Edge Catalyst is a rebooted origin story for Faith Connors, a Runner in the glass city of Glass — a gleaming metropolis controlled by the Conglomerate. Runners are the last uncensored couriers, moving across rooftops away from the surveillance grid. These cards introduce the key figures and factions driving the main story, and how the game connects to the 2008 original.
Faith Connors
The protagonist. Fresh out of juvenile detention, Faith returns to Glass and rejoins the Runners under Noah's guidance. Her journey from reckless courier to the symbol of resistance drives the entire campaign.
Noah Kekai
Faith's mentor and the veteran leader of the Runner cabal. He keeps the crew independent from Black November and pays a heavy price for protecting Faith from Kruger's forces.
Icarus
A young, headstrong Runner who initially clashes with Faith's attitude. Over the story he grows into one of her most reliable allies within the cabal.
Gabriel Kruger
Head of Kruger Security (K-Sec) and the Conglomerate's iron hand in Glass. His family history is deeply entangled with Faith's own past, including the death of her parents during the November Riots.
Isabel Kruger
Gabriel Kruger's daughter, connected to the Reflection project at the heart of the plot — a plan tied to Faith's own family secrets and the corporate control of the city.
The City of Glass
A pristine, white-and-glass corporate utopia built on total surveillance. Citizens live comfortable but controlled lives; the Runners' rooftop network is the only free path left. The game reimagines the setting of the 2008 original as Faith's origin story.