In recent years, it’s become common for AAA games to hold back their New Game+ modes, often rolling them out as part of a “big update” weeks or months after launch. Well, apparently, that won’t be the case with the upcoming PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, which will have New Game+ available from launch, and it sounds pretty meaty. In addition to tackling the game at a higher difficulty, players can look forward to learning new skills and earning a bunch of NG+ exclusive outfits for Eve (a hefty 34 all!) We have more details about NG+ below, but first, check out Stellar Blade’s stylish launch trailer.
Level expansions for Eve’s Gear
- Weapon – 15 -> 40
- Body – 6 -> 9
- Beta – 6 -> 9
- Tumbler – 5 -> 13
Remaining cores could be sold at SP0-tt2r’s shop to acquire Vitcoin, which could be used to purchase new costume items. Players who have seen the ending of the game can challenge themselves on harder difficulties. To fight tougher enemies, Eve will also need to get stronger.
In New Game Plus, in addition to continuing your progression, you’ll be able to collect Cores to power up Eve’s weapons, HP, and Beta Energy even more than in the base game. You can also further enhance your Tumbler, increasing the amount of HP it heals at once. You can also upgrade your Drone to increase the power of your ranged attacks. After you’ve completed all of your upgrades, you can sell the Core items you earn to SP0-tt2r to purchase new costumes.
New Skills
In New Game Plus, you’ll be able to earn Infinite skills that are enhancements to existing Beta Skills.
- 4 new Beta skill moves
- 8 new skills to enhance Beta/Burst skills
- 5 new Drone skills
Not only Beta Skills can be enhanced, but Burst Skills as well, so defeat the enemies and earn SP (Skill Points) to unlock them all.
Expanded Wardrobe
In New Game Plus, you can acquire new costumes and accessories for Eve, as well as additional costumes for Adam, Lily, and the Drone. You can try re-opening the chests where you previously got your costumes or revisit the shops that sell them. You may also want to replay quests to earn costumes you missed on your first playthrough. There are a whopping 34 new outfits for Eve to earn in New Game Plus, including five accessories, and two cosmetics each for Adam, Lily, and the Drone.
Other New Game Plus changes
- Eve’s gears and Exospine will also receive new enhancements.
- These Mk2 enhancements to existing gear will allow players to personalize their approach to the game.
- Why not boost your attack speed to corner your enemies with attacks, or convert the damage you take into Beta Energy and send it back at them?
- You can also enhance your shield penetration to ignore enemy shields.
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stronger enemies, we recommend collecting and combining Mk2 gear.
- Also, in keeping with Eve’s evolution, enemies on harder difficulties are stronger.
- Enemies may also be repositioned in New Game Plus, so keep your guard up!
Stellar Blade launches on PS5 tomorrow (April 26). In the meantime, you can check out Wccftech’s very positive review the game here.
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