Embark on a thrilling adventure with Kratos and Atreus once again as you explore the world of God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus mode. This comprehensive guide will cover all the essential information and tips to help you unlock your true potential in the game.
With new armor sets, increased level cap, enchantments, and challenging gameplay, this mode is perfect for players seeking to relive the story while facing new challenges and unlocking powerful rewards.
How to Start God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus
To begin your journey in the God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus mode, you must first complete the main story on any difficulty level. Once you have finished the storyline, the “New Game +” option will appear in the main menu. Make sure your game is updated to version 4.000.000 or higher.
When starting a New Game Plus playthrough, you will be prompted to select a completed save file, then create a new manual save. New Game Plus saves can be easily identified by a glowing red line beneath the save file’s name and number.
Choose your most recent save file to ensure that all your hard-earned progress carries over to the new playthrough.
What Carries Over in New Game Plus Mode
In New Game Plus, most of your equipment, weapons, skills, and progress from your previous playthrough will carry over. This includes:
- All weapons, armor, skills, and equipment, except for Sonic and Hex arrows
- The Draupnir Spear, though its traversal abilities will only be accessible at the same point in the story as before
- Progress on Kill Labors and Ratatasks
New Features in God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus
The New Game Plus mode in God of War Ragnarok brings a plethora of new features and challenges for players to experience. Let’s dive into some of the most significant additions:
New Armor Sets
Forge your path to victory with powerful new armor sets available in the New Game Plus mode. Unlock and equip the following sets to enhance your combat prowess:
- Armor of the Black Bear: Unlocked at the start of NG+. Focused on strength and defense, this armor set also rewards well-timed evades with a volley of Bifrost shards.
- Spartan Armor: Purchased with Hacksilver from Huldra Brothers’ Shop. Offers no bonuses, stats or perks, providing an increased challenge for players seeking a more spartan experience.
- Ares Armor: Purchased with Hacksilver from Huldra Brothers’ Shop. Provides a chance to drop health stones on hit, with stomping health stones increasing rage and the size of the explosion.
- Zeus Armor: Obtained by defeating Valkyrie Queen Gna and completing the Remnants of Asgard on an NG+ save. Greatly increases both damage dealt and received, offering a high-risk, high-reward playstyle.
In addition to these new sets, thirteen existing armor sets have been given new appearances that can be purchased using Hacksilver and applied via the transmogrification system.
New Enchantments
Enhance your equipment with powerful new enchantments available in the New Game Plus mode. These enchantments can be purchased using Gilded Coins, a new resource obtained by converting level 9 equipment to “Plus” versions.
- Gilded Coins – Engraving and Badge Enchantments: Mimic the perks provided by some of Kratos’ Armor and Shield Ronds, allowing for versatile and powerful builds.
- Berserker Soul Drops – Stat Boost Enchantments: Defeat Berserker Souls to obtain enchantments that grant significant stat boosts to your favorite playstyles.
- Burdens: Purchase negative perks to add an extra layer of challenge to your gameplay. These debuffs can be combined with the Spartan Armor for an ultimate test of skill.
Increased Level Cap and Progression
Push your limits with an increased level cap and expanded progression paths in the New Game Plus mode. Key features include:
- Level cap increase for both Kratos and enemies
- Convert level 9 equipment to “Plus” versions for additional progression
- Enhanced Skill Mod tokens using XP
- Platinum Tier rewards for Kill Labors and Ratatasks
- Additional stat gains through Yggdrasil Dew from Nornir Chests
Expanded Niflheim Arena and New Companions
Test your mettle in the expanded Niflheim training arena, featuring new enemies and additional options for combat. Choose to fight as either Kratos or Atreus and select from a range of companions, including Freya, Brok, Sindri, Angrboda, Ingrid, Thor, and Thrud.
Challenging Boss Fights and Enemies
Embrace the thrill of battle with more challenging boss fights and enemy encounters in the New Game Plus mode. Notable changes include:
- New abilities and movesets for The Hateful and Ormstunga bosses
- Runic Armor for bosses and mini-bosses on Give Me No Mercy and Give Me God of War difficulties
- Increased Power Level for elite enemies in Give Me No Mercy and Give Me God of War difficulties
Cinematic and Graphic Enhancements
Experience the captivating story of God of War Ragnarok from a new perspective with cinematic and graphic enhancements. Features include:
- Ability to skip cinematics in New Game Plus
- Black and White Render Mode for a more cinematic experience
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a New Game Plus in God of War Ragnarok?
Complete the main story, update your game to version 4.000.000 or higher, and select “New Game+” from the main menu.
What carries over to New Game Plus mode?
Most weapons, armor, skills, and progress from your previous playthrough will carry over, except for Sonic and Hex arrows and the traversal abilities of the Draupnir Spear.
Is God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus more difficult?
While the base difficulty remains the same, new challenges, enemy adjustments, and optional burdens can increase the difficulty for players seeking a more challenging experience.
Can I earn new trophies in God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus?
There are currently no new trophies specifically tied to New Game Plus. However, you can still earn existing trophies while playing in this mode.
Embark on a new adventure with Kratos and Atreus in God of War Ragnarok New Game Plus mode, and experience a world of challenges, rewards, and powerful new abilities. Are you ready to unleash your true power and conquer the Nine Realms once more?
