Sony’s greatest blockbuster recreation of 2022 didn’t have a New Game+ mode when it launched final fall, but it surely does now. The God of War Ragnarök’s NG+ replace provides new bosses, perks, armor, sparring area choices, and an elevated stage cap. The mode additionally offers you the power to skip cutscenes, in case you wish to play a story-driven recreation as effectively as potential (you monster).
Here’s all the brand new stuff that you simply’ll discover in your future Ragnarök runs.
Harder bosses
The Hateful and the Ormstunga could have “new tips” whenever you battle them once more. The builders don’t get into element about what they’re. Needless to say, you in all probability shouldn’t run headfirst into them with out determining what their schtick is.
The Give Me No Mercy and Give Me God of War difficulties will equip bosses with runic armor. Even the Give Me No Mercy mode will permit enemies to randomly rework into elites when you’re taking part in on NG+.
New armor
Every participant who begins NG+ will obtain Armor of the Black Bear, which provides Kratos power and protection bonuses. It additionally shoots off a wave of ice shards in case you handle to evade enemy assaults on the proper time. If you assume that you simply’re too powerful for that, you possibly can as a substitute go for the Spartan Armor, which permits Kratos out to battle his enemies with out stats, perks, or any form of shirt.
If you wish to change up your play fashion, the Ares armor is for extra conservative gamers who respect extra frequent well being drops. The Zeus armor each will increase incoming harm whereas giving huge offensive bonuses. Both of those armor units might be picked up on the Huldra Brothers’ Shop. You’ll should pay for them with Hacksilver—so save up!
You also can dye sure armors in new tints.
Increased stage cap
The strongest enemies have the next stage cap in NG+, however the recreation offsets the issue hike by buffing your max stage and kit as nicely. You can convert your stage 9 tools into stronger NG+ variations, and also you’ll obtain Gilded Coins for doing so. These might be spent within the store for higher enchantments.
Progression caps have additionally been elevated for mods, Labors, and stats.
Negative Perks
Rather than empowering you with helpful talents, you possibly can debuff Kratos with “burden” perks. One such burden offers him the “frost” standing impact at any time when he rolls, inflicting him to maneuver a lot slower. The builders suggest combining burdens with the Spartan Armor if you need a difficult run. You should purchase these burdens on the brothers’ store.
Expanded sparring area
The Sparring Arena is a problem mode the place Kratos fights waves of enemies for rewards. You’ll discover new enemies within the ring, and you’ve got the choice to battle as Atreus. You also can have your companions battle with you. These companions embrace Freya, Brok, Sindri, Angrboda, Ingrid, Thor, and Thrúd.
