All Collectible Locations in L.A. Noire

Collectibles in L.A. Noire span across 1940s Los Angeles, rewarding thorough exploration with achievements and deeper immersion into the game’s noir atmosphere. These items range from historical landmarks to hidden objects that flesh out the world’s authentic period details. The L.A. Noire Interactive Map streamlines your collection efforts by pinpointing every discoverable item across the sprawling city. Rather than wandering aimlessly through districts, you can plot efficient routes that maximize your time and ensure complete coverage of all collectible types.

What Collectibles Are Used For

Collectibles in L.A. Noire primarily unlock achievements and provide additional context about the game’s 1940s setting. While they don’t affect gameplay mechanics directly, they offer completion rewards and historical insights.

• Achievement unlocks for finding specific numbers of each collectible type
• Historical context and period-accurate details about 1940s Los Angeles
• 100% completion status for completionist players
• Additional story content through newspaper articles and background information
• Exploration incentives that encourage thorough investigation of the game world

Collectibles Types

The map tracks five distinct collectible categories scattered throughout L.A. Noire’s recreation of 1940s Los Angeles. Each type offers different rewards and requires specific search strategies.

Landmarks

Landmarks represent significant real-world locations recreated in the game’s version of Los Angeles. These collectibles celebrate the city’s iconic architecture and historical sites from the 1940s era. Finding landmarks provides educational content about the actual locations and their significance to Los Angeles history.

Gold Film Reels

Gold Film Reels are hidden throughout various cases and free-roam areas, often tucked away in inconspicuous locations. These collectibles unlock behind-the-scenes content and development footage. Each reel requires careful exploration of both indoor and outdoor environments during your investigations.

Hidden Shields

Hidden Shields represent police badges concealed throughout the city, honoring fallen officers. These items are particularly well-hidden and require thorough searching of building interiors and secluded outdoor areas. Finding shields contributes to specific achievements focused on police department history.

Newspapers

Newspapers provide crucial background story elements and context for ongoing cases. These collectibles appear both during missions and in free-roam exploration, offering insights into the broader criminal activities affecting Los Angeles. Each newspaper contains period-appropriate articles that enhance the narrative experience.

Vehicles

Vehicles encompass the various classic cars and period-appropriate automobiles discoverable throughout the game world. These collectibles allow you to experience authentic 1940s transportation and often unlock specific vehicle models for future use. Each vehicle represents accurate automotive history from the era.

How to Use the Map Efficiently

Planning your collectible routes requires understanding L.A. Noire’s district layout and case structure to avoid backtracking across the expansive city.

• Group collectibles by district to minimize travel time between locations
• Check for case-specific collectibles that only appear during certain missions
• Use the partner driving feature to search for outdoor collectibles while traveling
• Prioritize indoor locations during active cases when buildings are accessible
• Mark off completed areas systematically to track your progress across districts
• Combine collectible hunting with side mission completion for maximum efficiency

Collectibles Locations Table

Each collectible type offers unique rewards and requires different search approaches.

Tips for Collectibles Hunting

• Search thoroughly during cases when restricted areas become accessible
• Use the investigation music cues to identify when collectibles are nearby
• Check behind furniture, under desks, and in corners for hidden items
• Return to case locations during free-roam to collect missed items
• Pay attention to environmental details that seem out of place or highlighted
• Combine walking investigation with driving exploration for complete coverage

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