BAJA : Edge of Control
Achievement Guide
Written by snoogans460
Developer - 2XL Games
Publisher - THQ
50 Total Achievements worth 1000 Points
49 Single-Player Achievements
1 Multi-Player Achievement
Unlimited VW Experience Level - 10 Points
Earn enough experience points to unlock the Unlimited VW race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
4X4 Class Experience Level - 15 Points
Earn enough experience points to unlock the 4X4 race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Open-Wheel Experience Level - 15 points
Earn enough experience to unlock the Open-Wheel race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Mini Truck Experience Level - 20 Points
Earn enough experience to unlock the Mini Truck race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Fullsize Truck Experience Level - 20 Points
Earn enough experience points to unlock the Full Size truck race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Class 1 Experience Level - 25 Points
Earn enough experience points to unlock the Class 1 race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Trophy Truck Experience Level - 50 Points
Earn enough experience points to unlock the Trophy Truck race leagues.
- Play through the Baja Career mode and you’ll eventually earn enough XP to unlock this.
Won First Race - 10 Points
Come in first place in race mode with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more.
- Pretty easy. Go to Race and then set-up a Circuit Race. Turn the AI difficulty down a notch, and then choose at least 5 Opponents and 5 Laps. Then, just make sure to finish in first place.
First Career Race Won - 15 Points
Finish in 1st place in any race during your career.
- You need to take a first place (gold medal) during any Race in any event during the Career mode.
First Race League Won - 10 Points
Finish in 1st place in any league during your career.
- You’ll need to get enough first places during races in a specific Event during Career mode. Just finish an Event with a gold medal, that’s it.
Career Complete! - 100 Points
Complete the entire career by finishing 1st in every league and invitational tournament.
- Do just what it says. You must finish the Baja Career mode and achieve a gold medal in every League. Don’t worry about getting a gold in every race, just come in first place for each League.
- Also, you must get a first place in every Invitational Tournament that you qualify for. The Invitationals will come around every year on a specific date, but once you begin an Invitational, you only get to play through it once.
- So, make sure to use the “Restart Race” option until you achieve your gold medal, because each Invitiational only comes around once per Career. Plus, it’s best to wait until you can afford a favorite vehicle, since the Invitationals allow you to race with whatever.
Owns 15 Vehicles - 20 Points
Purchase 15 vehicles through the course of your career.
- After earning enough cash, make sure to purchase 15 vehicles over time.
Owns 25 Vehicles - 25 Points
Purchase 25 vehicles through the course of your career.
- After earning enough cash, make sure to purchase 25 vehicles over time.
Mille Bournes - 20 Points
Drive 1000 miles in all vehicles combined.
- Pretty straightforward, although time-consuming, you need to accumulate 1000 miles throughout all races, whether offline or online. Basically, just drive a lot and you’ll get rewarded. You can check your Profile Stats at any time by surfing through the Options Menu.
Deux Mille Bournes - 25 Points
Drive 2000 miles in all vehicles combined.
- Again, pretty straightforward, although time-consuming, you need to accumulate 2000 miles throughout all races, whether offline or online. Basically, just drive a lot and you’ll get rewarded. You can check your Profile Stats at any time by surfing through the Options Menu.
Clutch Used - 5 Points
Use the clutch at least 5 times in one race.
- Easy as pie. Simply press the “LB Button” to use the clutch. Do this five times in one race, and that’s it.
Hand Brake Used - 5 Points
Use the hand brake at least 5 times in one race.
- Another easy one. Press the “A Button” to activate the E-Brake. Rinse and repeat 5 times.
Preload Used - 5 Points
Use preload at least 5 times in one race.
- Using the pre-load is pretty easy, but many people are unaware of this feature. Basically, when you approach a hill on the track, hold down on the “Left Analog Stick. Then, once you hit the hill, pull-up on the Left Stick until the apex of your jump. Naturally, you will gain extra air because of this maneuver. Do this 5 times during a race.
Speed Demon - 5 Points
Achieve a minimum top speed of 120 MPH.
- A good place to reach 120 mph is by choosing a Rally Race, and then going to “Canyon Lake.” From there, find a race called “Tortilla Flats” and there will be a few open straight-aways to haul some tail. Also, choosing the Trophy Truck Class will ensure you have a fast vehicle to cruise around with.
Roll Over - 5 Points
Roll your vehicle at least 3 times in a row.
- Pretty simple. During any race with a cliff or high incline, simply launch your vehicle over the hill and let your vehicle flip over and over at least 3 times in a row.
Total Loss - 10 Points
Finish a race without any body panels attached to your vehicle.
- This one’s pretty easy. Get yourself a vehicle without many body panels to begin with - preferably one from the Open-Wheel Class. From there, just smash your ride until there’s nothing left.
Careful - 10 Points
Finish a race in 1st, 2nd or 3rd with no body damage what so ever.
- This one could be a little challenging. Just pick a race and vehicle, and then drive extremely careful around the track. However, get enough speed to finish in the top 3.
Friendly Skies - 10 Points
Accumulate a total of 1 mile of distance traveled while airborne.
- This one will automatically unlock over time. Since there’s so many bumps in each race to catch air, you’ll get the Achievement soon enough.
Hat Trick - 10 Points
Finish 1st in three races in a row in Baja Career.
- While in Career Mode, keep “Restarting” each race until you get first place. Do this 3 times during one Event and it will unlock no problem.
High Roller - 10 Points
Have 1 million credits in your account.
- This baby will ultimately take some time. Just keep racing enough Races and finishing Events. Sooner or later, you’ll accumulate enough money provided you don’t spend it too much.
Well Informed - 10 Points
Watch all of the tutorial videos.
- Just go to the “Race’ option and choose between Circuit Racing, Rally, etc. From there, a short video tutorial will start and give you a rundown on what each Event is about.
Clean Line - 10 Points
Complete a lap without ever leaving the track.
- Very easy to accomplish. Once a Race begins, just stay at the back of the pack and drive carefully enough not to leave the track during that Lap. Mission Accomplished.
Clean Driving - 10 Points
Complete an entire race without ever leaving the track
- Very easy to accomplish. Once a Race begins, just stay at the back of the pack, drive carefully enough not to leave the track, and then make sure to finish the Race. Mission Accomplished.
Never Flat - 10 Points
Finish a race in 1st, 2nd or 3rd with no flat tires.
- Pretty easy, just don’t fly over any huge bumps during a Race and you should be fine.
Hot Pit Repair - 10 Points
Get fully repaired in the Hot Pit for the first time.
- Extremely simple. Whether or not you even have damage, just find a Repair Station during a Race, pull-in, and come to a complete stop when it says so. One place to find a Repair Station is by going to “Canyon Lake,” and then choosing “Apache Trail.”
Help From Above - 10 Points
Get fully repaired by the helicopter for the first time.
- Again, easy points. Go to a Baja 250 Race, drive around for a bit, and the press the “Y Button” to summon the Helicopter. Eventually you’ll see the guy land his aircraft next to the track a ways ahead. Then, simply make a complete stop next to him for the repair.
Manual Tranny - 10 Points
Finish 1st in a race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more using a manual transmission.
- This one’s not difficult at all. First, during the Main Menu, then go to the Options Menu until you find “Driving Physics.” Set the Transmission to Manual. From there, find “Controller Settings.”
- Change the Pre-Set (there’s 10 of them) with a configuration that allows Manual Shifting with the Right Analog Stick. Then, just pick a race and win while shifting throughout.
Won All Hill Climb Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race in Hill Climbs.
- Go to the “Race” in the Main Menu, and then choose “Hill Climb.” Then, come in first place during the 7 Races and the Achievement should unlock. It’s also possible that you’ll need to complete all the “Hill Climb Events” during Career mode - maybe.
Won All Open Class Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every Open Class race.
- Same as “Hill Climb Races,” just choose the “Open Class Race” inside the “Race” Menu. Then, come in first place during all 9 races and the Achievement should unlock. Again, you might need to complete all “Open Class Races” during Career Mode as well - maybe.
Won 5 Invitational Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in 5 Invitationals races.
- Play through the Career, and wait until you qualify for Invitationals. It’s best to wait until the Career is almost completed until you finish them. This way, you’ll have a fast enough vehicle to grab a gold medal. Then, place first 5 times to unlock this Achievement.
Baja 250 - 20 Points
Complete any Baja 250 race.
- Set-up a BAJA 250 Race and then complete it by crossing over the finish line. This Race will take roughly an hour in real-time to complete.
Baja 500 - 30 Points
Complete the Baja 500.
Set-up a BAJA 500 Race and then complete it by crossing over the finish line. This Race will take roughly 2 hours in real-time to complete.
Baja 1000 - 50 Points
Complete the Baja 1000.
Set-up a BAJA 1000 Race and then complete it by crossing over the finish line. This Race will take roughly 3 hours in real-time to complete. Yep, grab a sandwich and empty that bladder.
King of the Hill - 50 Points
Complete the Baja 1000 in a Trophy Truck.
- Set-up a BAJA 1000 Race and then complete it by crossing over the finish line. Make sure you also choose a Trophy Truck in the process. You can earn this Achievement and the BAJA 1000 at the same time. This Race will take roughly 3 hours in real-time to complete. Yep, grab a sandwich and empty that bladder.
Explorer - 15 Points
Find all of the hidden Discoveries in Free Ride.
Go to the “Race” Option and the find “Free Ride” Mode. Pick a level and then cruise around at your own leisure, finding hidden treasures in the process. Unfortunately, I don’t have a complete list showing where everything is hidden on each map.
Basic Multiplayer - 10 Points
Play at least 5 hours in Multiplayer.
- This one is easy, although time-consuming. Just hop online and race around with fellow gamers until you rack-up enough time on your stats.
(Okay, unfortunately there happens to be 9 Achievements that won’t unlock - even after fulfilling the recommended requirements for each.
Even after doing extensive research and experimenting, there has been no luck within our BAJA Community.
Hopefully, we can all come together and find an answer to the following Achievements. Therefore, any help would be greatly appreciated.)
Won All Cabo San Lucas Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Cabo San Lucas.
Won All Canyon De Chelly Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Canyon De Chelly.
Won All Canyon Lake Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Canyon Lake.
Won All Cocono Island Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Cocono Island.
Won All Lake Powell Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Lake Powell.
Won All Uyuni Salt Flats Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Uyuni Salt Flats.
Won All Nevada Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Nevada.
Won All Painted Desert Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Painted Desert.
Won All Mogollon Rim Races - 25 Points
Finish 1st in every race with the AI and Laps set to 5 or more in Mogollon Rim.
