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This step only has one trophy but it sets us up for another one later on and can be used to reduce a bit of grinding.
The online servers of this game are pretty deserted. That's why we should care about this step very early, because it decides if we get the platinum or not.
It is recommended to deal with the challenge mode next. It unlocks crew members and chiefs who can be helpful during later steps.
This is probably the step that takes the most time, because 40 cups are quite a lot. Keep an eye on Drift Beeper King and try to work on some of the miscelleanous trophies to save time in the final step.
Time Trials used to be quite painful in the first and second installment of this series. But in this game they are not that hard and you shouldn't have too many problems completing them if you already passed all chalennges and won all cups.
Most of these trophies should have popped naturally during challenges or cups or time trials, except for those related to the shop.