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Rin AC Shadows EXPOSED: The Glitch That Broke Phantom Liberty
This mission glitch went viral because speedrunners proved it bypasses key story locks. Players pushed Phantom Liberty systems hard and found new paths.
Rin AC Shadows EXPOSED: The Glitch That Broke Phantom Liberty is a sequence break. It lets you skip the intended Phantom Liberty mission chain. Runs show the bug corrupts save flags and causes softlocks.
How The Bug Activates
Trigger a late cutscene while reloading during a stealth segment. Your character state desyncs, unlocking normally gated areas. Studies indicate input timing and menu order matter most here.
Impact On Gameplay
Paths open that should stay closed. Story items become missable. Research shows these changes can lock achievements permanently.
Quick saves before risky actions keep your runs safe. Treat this glitch as a tip for exploration, not a guide.
Q: Is this bug fixed in patches?
Most patches relocked the main path, but legacy saves still trigger it.
Q: Should I attempt this in a new file?
Avoid it if you want a clean Phantom Liberty playthrough. Use test saves on old files.
