Accessing New Game +
Please note that a save file with the Main Story Quest completed is required to start any new NG+ run.
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New in Patch [04.00]
New Level Cap
Both Kratos and enemies have an increased level cap.
Convert your Level 9 equipment into new 'Plus' versions to unlock additional levels of progression.
New Equipment
Amor of the Black Bear - You will begin your NG+ run with this already equipped.
Spartan Armor - Can be purchased from the Huldra Brothers' Shop for Hacksilver.
Ares Armor - Can be purchased from the Huldra Brothers' Shop for Hacksilver.
Zeus Armor - Acquired by defeating Gná the Valkyrie Queen and completing certain Remnants of Asgard on a NG+ save.
Spartan Aspis [New Shield] - Can be purchased from the Huldra Brothers' Shop for Hacksilver.
Armor Appearances
13 existing armors have new color combinations available. 12 of these can be acquired at the Huldra Brothers' Shop and applied to any of your existing Level 9+ armor in the transmog menu. The last armor appearance is for the Berserker Armor, you will need to defeat the Berserker King on NG+ to get it.
New Enchantments
Gilded Coins - Engraving and Badge Enchantments
Gilded Coins are obtained by turning your Level 9 equipment into the 'Plus' version. You can use Gilded Coins to purchase a new selection of Enchantments that take Perks from equipment (engravings) and shield rönds (badges), and allow you to equip them into your Amulet.
Many Engravings will require you to meet a certain stat threshold to equip.
Berserker Soul Drops - Stat Boost Enchantments
This set of Enchantments will drop after defeating the Berserker Souls in NG+. They will provide massive stat boosts.
Burdens
This set of Enchantments will have a negative Perk, so you can tailor how the game challenges you. They can be purchased from the Huldra Brothers' shop using Hacksilver.
New Progression Paths
New Skill Mod Plus - Upgrade your existing Skill Mod tokens using XP to further enhance the effects of your favorite Mods.
Platinum Tier Labors - Carry over any progress from your Kill Labors or Ratatasks and continue to unlock a new Platinum Tier of rewards!
Additional Stat Gains - Nornir Chests will now provide Yggdrasil Dew to allow players to push Stats far beyond their previous limits.
Expanded Niflheim Arena
Play as either Kratos or Atreus.
The following companions can be used alongside either selection: Atreus (with Kratos), Freya, Brok, Sindri, Angrboda, Ingrid, Thor, and Thrúd.
Enemy Adjustments
Endgame Bosses
Berserker Souls and Valkyrie Queen Gná fights include new adjustments to keep the fights fresh in NG+.
Other Enemy Adjustments
Available on All Difficulties in NG+
The Hateful and Ormstunga fights will also include adjustments to keep the fights fresh.
Available on Give Me No Mercy and Give Me God of War in NG+
All bosses and mini-bosses will have Runic Armor.
[GMNM] Enemies can now turn elite, giving them an increase in Power Level.
Black and White Render Mode
After you beat the game once, you will gain access to the Black and White Render Mode for an additional cinematic feel. This can be accessed in the Graphics & Camera settings menu.
Shop Changes
You will now be able to purchase and sell resources incrementally.
UI Changes
Show Difficulty - A new UI option that will display your current difficulty setting on your HUD, as well as how many burdens you have equipped.
Photo Mode Character Expressions
The following characters can now have their expressions changed while in Photo Mode: Mimir, Hildisvíni, Lúnda, and Ræb.