There is a difference between what triggers an unlock and what people assume triggers it. How to Unlock Five Bo1 is a good example of that gap.
If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.
The short answer
The unlock fires on a specific condition rather than on progress in general, so aim directly at that condition instead of playing more.
What the requirement actually is
The difference between a smooth run and a frustrating one usually comes down to preparation, not skill. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Unlocks that depend on a hidden counter are the ones that generate the most bad advice.
If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. It helps to know why a step exists, because then you can adapt it when your situation differs slightly.
How to tell it worked
Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago.
- Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
- Test one change at a time instead of five at once.
- Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
- Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.
- Do the condition in a single uninterrupted run if the counter is hidden.
- Confirm you are on a save where the requirement can still trigger.
The quickest way to meet it
There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. Small details matter more than they should here, so read the order of steps carefully. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse.
Nothing below requires mods, paid tools or an account on some sketchy site. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. Check the collection screen rather than your inventory to confirm it registered.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
- Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
- Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.
- Trusting a video thumbnail over the actual patch notes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any add-ons or third-party tools?
No. Everything described here works with the game as installed, which also means nothing breaks when the next patch lands.
Does difficulty affect this unlock?
In most cases no. Difficulty changes rewards more often than it changes unlock conditions.
Can it be missed permanently?
A few unlocks are tied to a point of no return. If yours is, the guide above flags the last safe moment to do it.
How to Unlock Five Bo1 is not complicated once the order of operations is clear, and now it is.