Road 96 Complete Guide: All Tips and Walkthroughs for 2026

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On this page, you'll find all the tips and solutions to finish the game and unlock all the achievements.

Among the achievements to unlock: Glow in the Night, Homesickness, Backed into a corner, Petting the cat, Animal Lover, Travel Companions, Major donor, Stone in a cairn or Coming soon.

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How to unlock skills?

Road 96: A procedural road trip where every decision shapes a unique story.
Road 96: A procedural road trip where every decision shapes a unique story. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Each character A character you meet along the way can give you an ability that changes the way you travel. These progressive bonuses let you move faster and unlock options you wouldn't otherwise have. Here is the complete list, with the effect of each ability and the character who unlocks it for you.

Hacking

the hacking lets you hack into any electronic device in your path—handy for unlocking locked doors at just the right moment. To unlock it, you need to talk to Alex.

Lockpicking

the lock picking gives you access to locked cars, saving you precious time between stops. You can get it from Stan and Mitch, just before entering the air vent during the episode Thieves In The Temple.

The Government Pass

the government pass makes it easier for you to communicate with the police : She doesn't bring up your age as much during conversations. It's Fanny who gives it to you.

The OMEN Vitality

the OMEN Vitality significantly increases your available energy, allowing you to go much further without draining your gauge too quickly. It can be obtained from John, known by his radio nickname Papa Bear.

The Good Luck Charm

the lucky charm offers you +15% odds on every dice roll. It’s a subtle bonus, but one that really influences the outcome of your decisions. You can get it from Sonya.

Intelligence

L'intelligence allows you to win characters over to your cause and get them to switch sides. It's ideal for steering certain narrative choices in your favor. It is unlocked with Jarod.

Maximize your life

Survival Tips: How to Cross the Petria Border Safely.
Survival Tips: How to Cross the Petria Border Safely. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Your energy gauge is your most valuable resource in Road 96. It drops most significantly during survival skills repeated actions: walking, picking locks, or fleeing from danger. Your dialogue choices, on the other hand, don't directly deplete it. A run usually lasts several hours ; time management is therefore essential to reaching the frontier.

In each episode, you face choices that steer your adventure toward different endings. If your gauge hits rock bottom, two possible consequences await you, and neither is pleasant:

  • you're getting be arrested by the police of Petria ;
  • you're getting steal all your money, which seriously hinders your progress.

Good news: when you're on your last energy bar, the game often stops deducting points from you. This safety net It prevents an immediate game over, but don't count on it every time.

To stay in shape for as long as possible on the road, here are some practical tips to follow:

  • Eat whenever you can : Every meal restores your precious health points.
  • Sleep whenever you get the chance, particularly near a campfire, to recharge before a long leg.
  • Always keep a little’savings to buy food at the right time.
  • Avoid the unnecessary detours : Each additional move chips away at your reserve.
  • Find the characters who might be able to give you a hand before you head out again.

Conserve your energy as if it were a scarce resource. That’s what sets a run that comes to an abrupt halt apart from an adventure that takes you to the very edge.

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