Start Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s
Load the chapter normally or replay it from Chapter Select. The achievement is tied to the skate from Rockford’s house, so you do not need to replay earlier story chapters for another attempt.
Achievement guide · Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s
Mixtape Cone Island, Baby guide: hit all 10 traffic cones.
Cone Island, Baby is a movement-based Mixtape achievement that asks you to knock over 10 traffic cones during the skate from Rockford’s house. It sounds simple, but there are exactly 10 cones in the route, so missing even one means you will need to try again. This guide gives you the route order, the hardest camera-angle section, crash-rewind advice and a quick Chapter Select cleanup plan.
Fast answer
To unlock Cone Island, Baby, replay or start Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s and knock over all 10 orange traffic cones during the skate from Rockford’s house. There are exactly 10 cones, so every cone matters. Watch especially for cones 8 and 9 when the camera switches to an overhead angle on the right side of the road. If you miss one, use Chapter Select to retry the chapter.
All 10 traffic cones in order
Use this as your quick checklist while replaying Chapter 11.
| Cones | Route location | What to do | Difficulty note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cones 1–3 | Near the yellow dump truck | Look right of the yellow dump truck, around the center line of the road. | Early cluster |
| Cone 4 | Intersection with school bus ahead | After the intersection, stay near the center line when Rockford starts yelling at the truck. | Easy to drift past |
| Cones 5–6 | After going under the semi trailer | These sit in the center path before the construction area. | Center path |
| Cone 7 | First construction section | Hit it before you go off the ledge. | Before ledge |
| Cones 8–9 | Overhead camera section | They are on the right side of the road after the camera switches overhead. | Hardest pair |
| Cone 10 | After camera returns behind you | Just past cars on the left; the achievement should pop if all 10 were hit. | Final cone |
Step-by-step unlock route
The goal is not speed. The goal is clean positioning before each cone cluster.
Prepare for cones 1, 2 and 3 near the yellow dump truck
The first cluster is near the yellow dump truck. Look right of the truck and keep your line close to the road’s center line. Hitting these early cones sets the rhythm for the rest of the run.
Stay centered for cone 4 at the intersection
When the route reaches an intersection and you can see a school bus ahead, stay ready. Cone 4 is near the center line past the intersection. Do not drift too far to the edge while reacting to dialogue or camera movement.
Hit cones 5 and 6 after the semi trailer
After going under the semi trailer, look for two cones in the center path before the construction area. These are easier than the later overhead cones, but missing one still ruins the unlock attempt.
Hit cone 7 before the ledge
Cone 7 appears in the first construction area before the route sends you off a ledge. Adjust early rather than making a last-second turn, because the next camera changes can make recovery harder.
Move right for cones 8 and 9 in the overhead camera section
This is the hardest part of the achievement. When the camera switches to an overhead angle, cones 8 and 9 are on the right side of the road. Because the perspective changes, the line can feel less natural. Commit to the right side early and aim through both cones rather than correcting late.
Finish with cone 10 after the camera returns behind you
Once the camera returns behind the skater, watch for the final cone just past cars on the left. If you hit all 10, the achievement should unlock immediately after cone 10.
Hardest section: cones 8 and 9
Cones 8 and 9 are the ones most likely to break the run because the camera changes to an overhead angle and the cones sit on the right side of the road. The safest method is to shift right before you feel like you need to. If you wait until the cones are already close, the change in camera angle can make your correction too late.
Some guides note that if you miss one of these, you may be able to crash into a car or obstacle to trigger a rewind, then try that section again. Treat that as a rescue option rather than your main plan. For the cleanest unlock, aim to hit both cones on the first pass.
Can crash rewind save the attempt?
Sometimes, but do not rely on it for your first clean run.
Crash rewind can give another try
Public route notes mention that in a couple of spots, intentionally turning hard into a crash can rewind the route and still let the run count as long as every cone is eventually hit during the ride. This is most useful around the difficult overhead camera section, where cones 8 and 9 are easy to miss.
If you missed a cone and are near a crashable object, it may be worth trying before restarting the whole chapter.
Restart if you are unsure
If you are not sure which cone you missed, or the rewind does not place you before the missed cone, restart Chapter 11. Because the chapter is short, a clean reset can be faster than trying to salvage a confused route.
For guide videos and screenshots, a clean no-miss route is also easier for viewers to follow than a route that depends on an accidental crash.
Chapter Select cleanup route
Cone Island, Baby is missable during the run, but not permanently missable.
Open Chapter Select after reaching or finishing the story
If you missed a cone, go to Chapter Select and choose Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s. There is no need to replay Chapter 1 through Chapter 10.
Keep the cone list visible
Use a second screen, phone or printed note with the six route groups: 1–3 near the yellow dump truck, 4 at the school bus intersection, 5–6 after the semi trailer, 7 before the ledge, 8–9 during overhead camera, and 10 after the camera returns behind you.
Restart quickly after a confirmed miss
If you know you missed one and cannot rewind before it, restart the chapter immediately. The route is short enough that early restarts save time.
Confirm the pop after cone 10
If all 10 were hit, Cone Island, Baby should unlock immediately after the final cone. If it does not, assume one cone did not register and replay the chapter.
Common mistakes
Most failed attempts come from camera changes, drifting too wide or assuming there are spare cones.
Thinking there are extra cones
There are exactly 10 cones along the route. You cannot skip one and make it up later with an extra cone.
Reacting too late to cones 8 and 9
The overhead camera makes late corrections feel awkward. Move right early before those cones enter the center of your attention.
Relaxing after cone 7
The hardest part comes after cone 7, not before it. Stay focused through the camera change.
Quitting before cone 10 confirms
Wait for the achievement after the final cone. If nothing pops, replay the chapter and track each group more carefully.
Should you attempt it on a first playthrough?
It depends on whether you are playing for story flow or 100% efficiency.
Play naturally, clean up later
If this is your first Mixtape run and you care most about the story, do not stress over the cones. The chapter is a fast skating sequence, and watching a guide while playing can pull you out of the scene. If you miss the achievement, Chapter Select makes it easy to return later.
Use the route now
If you want all achievements in one pass, follow the route and aim for every cone. Cone Island, Baby is not hard once you know where the cones are, but it is unforgiving because there are no extras. Keep the route groups in mind before the skating starts.
Screenshot checklist for your live guide
To make this page stronger than a text-only route, add original screenshots or short clips after testing. The most useful visuals are not generic skating screenshots; they should show the exact cone clusters and camera-angle changes that cause players to miss the achievement.
- Chapter Select tile for Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s.
- Cones 1–3 near the yellow dump truck.
- Cone 4 at the school bus intersection.
- Cones 5–6 after the semi trailer.
- Cone 7 in the construction area before the ledge.
- Cones 8–9 during the overhead camera section.
- Cone 10 and the achievement popup.
Cone Island, Baby FAQ
Short answers for players replaying Chapter 11.
How do you unlock Cone Island, Baby?
Knock over all 10 traffic cones during Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s. The cones appear during the skate from Rockford’s house, and the achievement should unlock after the final cone if all 10 were hit.
Where is Cone Island, Baby unlocked?
It is unlocked in Chapter 11: Skate to Cassandra’s. The requirement is tied to the skating route from Rockford’s house.
How many traffic cones are there?
There are exactly 10 traffic cones. Because there are no spare cones, missing one means you must replay or use a rewind opportunity if the game resets you before the missed cone.
Which cones are hardest to hit?
Cones 8 and 9 are usually the hardest because the camera switches to an overhead angle and the cones are on the right side of the road. Move right early rather than correcting late.
Can I replay this achievement with Chapter Select?
Yes. Use Chapter Select and replay Chapter 11. You do not need to restart the entire game if you missed a cone.
Can crashing save the attempt?
Sometimes. Public guides note that in a few spots, crashing can rewind the route and still let the attempt count if you eventually hit every cone. This is useful as a rescue option, but a clean route is more reliable.
When does the achievement unlock?
It should unlock immediately after hitting cone 10 if all previous cones registered. If it does not unlock, assume one cone was missed or did not count and replay the chapter.
Is Cone Island, Baby required for 100%?
Yes. It is required for full achievement or trophy completion. Fortunately, it is a short cleanup once you know the cone order.