If you’ve polished off last year’s God of War Ragnarök and have been waiting for an excuse to do it all over again, developer Sony Santa Monica might have just what you’re looking for now it’s sizeable New Game Plus update is live.
Sony Santa Monica announced a New Game Plus mode was on the way last December, but specifics were pretty scarce at the time. Now, though, in a post on the PlayStation Blog, the studio has detailed exactly what players can expect from their second go around.
As you’d expect, New Game Plus becomes available after clearing Ragnarök for the first time, giving players the option to carry their existing skills, equipment, and weapons (including the Draupnir Spear) over from their previous saves.
However, New Game Plus is offering a more than a just a tougher retread of the standard experience, introducing new equipment, new enhancements, and an increased level cap.
On the equipment front, players begin New Game Plus with the Armour of the Black Bear – Kratos’ furry cloak from Ragnarök’s opening scenes – and there’s also the Spartan Armour, summoning memories of Kratos’ Greek past. Available from the Huldra Brothers’ Shop, this is intended to further increase the New Game Plus challenge by denying players perks and stats, and by locking their power level to 1. However, it can also be transmogged with other armour for those who simply want to enjoy its classic looks without the difficulty bump.