A challenge mission marker in Gravity Rush.
Challenge Missions are a type of side activity which players can partake in Gravity Rush. They are activated by walking up to green markers with a lightning bolt, and interacting with them. The player's performance is judged by the medals earned, those being Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
Accessibility
In Gravity Rush, challenge missions need to unlocked before players can access them. To do so, Kat will need to reactivate some of Hekseville's facilities by depositing a specified number of Precious Gems into the furnace linked to that facility. The challenges can then be played at any time.
Rewards
Kat restarts Auldnoir's factory by depositing a medium gem into the furnace.
When a challenge is completed, the player is rewarded based on the medal(s) earned. Each medal rewards gems when the targets are achieved; the better the medal's value, the more gems are rewarded. Gems payouts for these challenge are cumulative; for example, if players were to win a gold medal in the Auldnoir Free Race on the first attempt, then they would be rewarded with 600 gems at once. However, these rewards can be only be obtained once.
Auldnoir (Old Town)
Main Game
In the town of Auldnoir, there are five challenges available after unlocking all areas of the town. The fountain, factory, drawbridge, and two lifts all need to be restarted to access them.
Various challenge missions in Auldnoir
Auldnoir Energy Race
Your gravity gauge is empty. Grab gems to fill it and make your way to the goal!
- Facility: Auldnoir's Lift I
- Toll: 10 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Reward: 600 gems
Auldnoir Free Race
Pass through every checkpoint and complete the race! Use every gravity trick at your disposal to win.
- Facility: Auldnoir's Drawbridge
- Toll: 10 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race
- Reward: 600 gems
Auldnoir Throwing Challenge
Defeat as many Nevi as possible using only gravity throws! Grab objects by pressing with O, and then press O again to throw them at the Nevi.
- Facility: Auldnoir' Factory
- Toll: 10 gems
- Type: Score Attack (Stasis only)
- Reward: 600 gems
Auldnoir Sliding Race
Complete the race using only your gravity slide! Slide your way through town to reach the goal.
- Facility: Auldnoir's Lift II
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (Sliding only)
- Rewards: 900 gems
Auldnoir Time Attack
Defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit! Increase the time limit by defeating enemies.
- Facility: Auldnoir's Fountain
- Toll: 7 gems
- Type: Score Attack
- Rewards: 600 gems
Maid Pack Challenges (DLC only)
Auldnoir Free Race II
Pass through every checkpoint and complete the race!
- Requirement: Finish Episode 6.
- Toll: None
- Type: Checkpoint Race
- Reward: 900 gems
Rift Plane Unlimited Power Attack
With an unlimited gravity gauge and access to special powers, defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit!
- Requirement: Finish Episode 6.
- Toll: None
- Type: Score Attack (unlimited specials)
- Reward: 900 gems
Pleajeune (Entertainment District)
Main Game
In the town of Pleajeune, there are four challenges available after unlocking all areas of the town. They consist of the Energy Race, Sliding Race, Taxi Trial, and Time Attack. Two additional challenges are accessible through the Spy DLC pack.
Various challenge missions in Pleajeune
Pleajeune Energy Race
Your gravity gauge is empty. Grab gems to fill it and make your way to the goal!
- Facility: Pleajeune's Ferris Wheel
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Rewards: 1,200 gems
Pleajeune Sliding Race
Complete the race using only your gravity slide! Slide your way through town to reach the goal.
- Facility: Pleajeune's Fountain
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (Sliding only)
- Rewards: 900 gems
Pleajeune Taxi Trial
The Nevi are invading! Help evacuate citizens by grabbing them with O and leading them to the exit (pictured above). But be careful: Nevi attacks will cause you to drop anyone you're carrying!
- Facility: Pleajeune's Underground Shutters
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Transportation
- Rewards: 900 gems
Pleajeune Time Attack
Defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit! Increase the time limit by defeating enemies.
- Facility: Pleajeune's Main Street
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Score Attack
- Rewards: 900 gems
Spy Pack Challenges (DLC only)
Pleajeune Throwing Challenge
Defeat as many Nevi as possible using only gravity throws! Grab objects with O, and then press O again to throw them at the Nevi.
- Requirement: Finish Episode 6
- Gem Toll: None
- Type: Score Attack (Stasis only)
- Reward: 1,500 gems
Rift Plane Health Race
Your health gauge is almost empty. Duck and weave through the lava and Nevi to reach the finish. Bust objects with the gravity kick to get a speed boost.
- Requirement: Finish Episode 8
- Toll: None
- Type: Checkpoint Race (low health)
- Reward: 1,500 gems
Endestria (Factory District)
Main Game
In the town of Endestria, there are four challenges available after unlocking all areas of the town. They consist of the Free Race I, Free Race II, Energy Race, and Time Attack.
Various challenge missions in Endestria
Endestria Free Race I
Pass through every checkpoint and complete the race! Use every gravity trick at your disposal to win.
- Facility: Endestria's Smoke Stacks
- Toll: 30 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race
- Rewards: 1,200 gems
Endestria Free Race II
Pass through every checkpoint and complete the race! Use every gravity trick at your disposal to win.
- Facility: Endestria's Storm Shields
- Toll: 20 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race
- Rewards: 1,200 gems
Endestria Energy Race
Your gravity gauge is empty. Grab gems to fill it and make your way to the goal!
- Facility: Endestria's Warning Beacon
- Toll: 40 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Rewards: 1,500 gems
Endestria Time Attack
Defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit! Increase the time limit by defeating enemies.
- Facility: Endestria's Power Generator
- Toll: 40 gems
- Type: Score Attack
- Rewards: 1,500 gems
Special Forces Pack Challenges (DLC only)
Endestria Energy Race II
Your gravity gauge is empty. Grab gems to fill it and make your way to the goal!
- Requirement: Finish Episode 8
- Toll: None
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Rift Plane Sliding Race
Complete the race using only your gravity slide! If you release L2 or R2 while turning, you can drift. Press X to jump.
- Requirement: Finish Episode 11
- Toll: None
- Type: Checkpoint Race (sliding only)
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Vendecentre (Downtown)
In the town of Vendecentre, there are five challenges available after unlocking all areas of the town. They consist of the Sweeper Trial, Sliding Race, Airboat Race, Free Race, and Time Attack.
Various challenge missions in Vendecentre
Vendecentre Sweeper Trial
Grab objects with O and then press O again to throw them into the goal zone. If you miss the goal area, the objects will break and won't be counted towards your score.
- Facility: Vendecentre's Video Displays
- Toll: 60 gems
- Type: Transportation
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Vendecentre Sliding Race
Description: Complete the race using only your gravity slide! Slide your way through town to reach the goal.
- Facility: Vendecentre's Train Station
- Toll: 60 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (sliding only)
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Vendecentre Airboat Race
Make your way from airboat to airboat as you race toward the goal! Be careful not to let any of the moving checkpoints slip by along the way.
- Facility: Vendecentre's Dock Generator
- Toll: 60 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Vendecentre Free Race
Pass through every checkpoint and complete the race! Use every gravity trick at your disposal to win.
- Facility: Vendecentre's Train System
- Toll: 60 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race
- Rewards: 2,100 gems
Vendecentre Time Attack
Defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit! Increase the time limit by defeating enemies.
- Facility: Vendecentre's Ropeway
- Toll: 60 gems
- Type: Score Attack
- Rewards: 1,200 gems
Challenges: Boutoume (City at the Edge of the World)
Main Game
In the town of Boutoume, there are two challenges available after unlocking all areas of the town. They consist of the Energy Race and Time Attack.
Various challenge missions in Boutoume
Boutoume Energy Race
Your gravity gauge is empty. Grab gems to fill it and make your way to the goal!
- Facility: Boutoume's Lights
- Toll: 50 gems
- Type: Checkpoint Race (no energy)
- Reward: 1,800 gems
Boutoume Time Attack
Defeat as many Nevi as possible within the time limit! Increase the time limit by defeating enemies.
- Facility: Boutoume's Lift
- Toll: 50 gems
- Type: Score Attack
- Reward: 1,800 gems