The New Game Plus mode in God of War Ragnarok is here to allow players to go beyond the epic new adventure of Kratos, providing a wealth of powerful loot and steep challenges along the way.
When Santa Monic Studio’s God of War reboot launched to critical acclaim in 2018, it did so as a singular experience. Once the main storyline wrapped up and players got through an abundance of side content, there was little else to do.
That was until a mega-sized update arrived months later as New Game Plus entered the mix in August of 2018. This new mode gave players a reason to double back and enjoy the full game once again, carrying all unlocked equipment over to the fresh playthrough while presenting new challenges and loot throughout.
But does the 2022 sequel set follow suit? While the game arrived without a New Game Plus feature initially, it has finally made its way to God of War Ragnarok.
Is there a New Game Plus mode in God of War Ragnarok?
Yes, God of War Ragnarok features a New Game Plus mode. This means your equipment, weapons (including the Draupnir Spear), along with skills can be carried over from your previous save. You’ll be able to use your entire arsenal right from the beginning of the story.
Like most other PlayStation titles, the New Game Plus mode comes with a much higher difficulty tier and new level cap, if you’re looking for a tougher challenge. Here are all the new pieces of equipment that are added to the game:
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- Ares Armor
- Armor of the Black Bear
- Spartan Armor
- Zeus Armor
- Spartan Aspis (a new shield)
- New progression paths – New Skill Mod Plus, Platinum Tier Labors, Additional Stat Gains
- Expanded Niflheim Arena
- Enhanced Endgame Bosses
- Black and White Render Mode (if you want a more cinematic touch)
You won’t have to start the experience from scratch without any equipment you collected on your first playthrough. The highest power level Kratos in Ragnarok used to be nine. This was after you upgraded all equipped weapons, armor, and modifications to the max level. With the New Game Plus option, you now can go beyond that limit.
When does New Game Plus arrive in God of War Ragnarok?
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that the New Game Plus mode is available in Ragnarok as of April 5, 2023.
The release is in line with what the devs confirmed way back in December 2022 via their official tweet.
New Game Plus is available in God of War Ragnarök now.Don new armor, wield the Draupnir Spear from the start, expanded level cap, and much more: https://t.co/gOhnmqs2Ve pic.twitter.com/NHS7LUMcdj
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 5, 2023
From more challenging Berserker fights to fresh armor sets and a higher rarity for the most powerful loot, there should be plenty of incentive for another playthrough in the near future.