Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio are eradicating all doubts that “God of War Ragnarök” can be boring. That’s because they have launched the “New Game Plus” mode since April 2023, making gamers play more. To ensure you’re ready, here’s a complete guide to everything you should know.
‘God Of War Ragnarök New Game Plus’ Overview
Released as a free update, the “God of War Ragnarök New Game Plus,” or NG+ mode, is a post-endgame mode unlocked as an option in the main menu upon completing the game’s main story, regardless of the difficulty.
After this mode has been unlocked, you can begin a new game with items and stats already carried over from your latest save. Several things exclusive to this mode have also been added, such as Armor, Enchantments, Resources, and Weapon Attachments, among others. Here’s a glance.
How It Works
“NG+ Plus” also says you can replay the whole game while keeping everything you got unlocked from a previous playthrough, allowing you access to more of the “God of War Ragnarök’s” world and all your equipment from the start. Please take it as a way of rewarding you after completing the game.
To start this mode, you must finish the game’s main story first, which is by completing the The Realms at War quest. Once done, you will see “New Game Plus” listed on the main menu.
Saves under this are marked with a horizontal red light beneath the save name. Pick it, and the game will ask you to select a save on which the “NG Plus” will be based. Only saves from those who have completed the The Realms at War quest will be eligible for this.
Then, you will be asked to use one of the Manual New Game Data slots to start with, then pick your difficulty. Remember that this mode uses the existing difficulty settings.
What’s New?
Armor And Weapons
All weapons, armor, equipment, and skills will be carried over, save for the Sonic and Hex arrows. The Draupnir Spear will also be included, but you cannot use its traversal abilities and status as Special Equipment.
There are also new armor sets added. Furthermore, existing armor sets are given brand-new cosmetic appearances to swap between. Be sure to check out the Spartan Aspis, a new shield.
Brand-New Enchantments
Moreover, new enchantments are available for sale. Use Gilded Coils to purchase those enchantments. Also, the “God of War Ragnarök” Berserkers will drop new enchantments.
Leveling And Progressing Up
Under this mode, the level cap has been increased. You can now convert equipment from Level 9 to Plus versions, improving them and furthering your progression.
Upon converting your equipment to “NG+” versions, you’ll be given a Gilded Coin you can use to purchase new enchantments from the Huldra Brothers. Use your XP to upgrade skill mode tokens. Don’t forget to look at the Labors and Ratatasks progress for new Platinum Tier rewards, as well as Yggdrasil Dew from Nornir Chests.
Niflheim
There’s the Niflheim training arena, which means new enemies to battle with. In this arena, you can play either Atreus or Kratos. Then, choose from a varied range of companions to fight with.
Enemies And Bosses
However, boss fights are more challenging in this mode. The Hateful and Ormstunga bosses have also been bestowed with new abilities and movesets.
Plus, the Give Me No Mercy or Give Me God of War difficulties bosses now have Runic armor. Lastly, enemies can become “elite” and increase their power level in those difficulties.
Graphics And Cinematics
In New Game Plus, you may skip the cinematics. For design geeks, you can make the game appear monochromatic by altering the render more in the Graphics and Camera settings.
That’s every basic information you need to know about the “New Game Plus” mode. Take it as a way of motivating you to finish the main “God of War Ragnarök.” Have fun.
