By completing sets of these challenges (which range from combat trials to movement races), players earn rewards. The most coveted rewards are the skins.
This is the "Holy Grail" for fans of the original game. To unlock the ability to play as the protagonist of the first Prototype , you must complete all sets of Radnet challenges. Once finished, you can toggle the Mercer skin in the "Rewards" section of the Radnet menu.
Note: Skins are purely cosmetic. Playing as Alex Mercer will not give you Mercer’s specific move set from the first game; you will still use Heller’s tendrils and powers. Quick Unlock Summary Table Method of Unlock Complete all Radnet Challenges Zombie Heller DLC / Pre-order Bonus Test Subject Heller Colossal Mayhem DLC Infested Heller Radnet Rewards Viral Infector Excessive Force DLC Prototype 2 Unlock All Skins
As you progress through the main story and complete side missions (like Blacknet operations), you earn mutations. While most mutations provide mechanical buffs (like faster movement or better shields), certain milestones change Heller's physical appearance.
This skin gives James Heller a more mutated, grotesque appearance, showing the true toll of the Mercer Virus. 2. Mutation and Evolution Skins By completing sets of these challenges (which range
Whether you want to hunt Mercer as himself or stalk the streets as a mutated zombie, these unlocks provide the ultimate power fantasy in NYZ.
This DLC includes the Viral Infector Heller skin. To unlock the ability to play as the
In the visceral, open-world chaos of , Sergeant James Heller doesn’t just want revenge—he wants to look the part while getting it. While tearing through the Yellow, Green, and Red Zones of NYZ, players have the option to swap Heller's default military gear for various "Skins." These cosmetic changes allow you to play as different characters or altered versions of Heller himself.
Once you have successfully unlocked a skin, you won't find the option in the standard "Pause" menu. To change your look: