God of War: Ragnarok New Game Plus (NG+) – New Armor, Weapons, Level Cap and More!

In a really surprising move by Sony, the New Game Plus mode or NG+ for God of War: Ragnarok has been directly released! I mean this has to be the most casual major update in the history of AAA games. God of War: Ragnarok is not just one of the biggest Sony PS property but also one of the biggest names in the gaming industry,, so such a random release devoid of any marketing was a bit unexpected. Since, November 2022 fans have been eagerly waiting for the addition of NG+ mode as it brings along a bunch of new items and allows players to test their limits further. So, now that it is out, you must be wondering what all is new and what are the new level caps. Worry not, as in this article, we’ll let you know all you need to know about this New Game Plus mode of God of War: Ragnarok!

What is God of War: Ragnarok New Game Plus or NG+?

The New Game Plus or NG+ mode of God of War: Ragnarok allows you to replay the game while keeping most of your equipment, power levels, and skills. The equipment, weapons (including the Draupnir Spear), and skills will carry over from your previous save, so you’ll be able to use your entire arsenal from the beginning of your journey. The only catch is that you will not start the game with access to Sonic and Hex arrows. All areas requiring either those arrows or the Draupnir Spear to access will not unlock until you have reached that point in the main questline.

What is the New Level Cap in GOW: Ragnarok NG+?

In God of War: Ragnarok NG+, both Kratos and your enemies will become more powerful with an increased level cap. You will be able to convert all your Level 9 equipment (armor, weapons, weapon components, and shields) into new ‘Plus’ versions that will provide additional levels of progression. The max cap is unknown at the moment so we suggest you get to work and be the first to let us know!

New Armor and Shield To Unlock in God of War: Ragnarok NG+ Mode?

Following are the new armors you can unlock in God of War: Ragnarok NG+ Mode:

• Armor of the Black Bear (Already Equipped at Beginning of NG+)
• Spartan Armor (Huldra Brothers’ Shop)
• Ares Armor (Huldra Brothers’ Shop)
• Zeus Armor (Huldra Brothers’ Shop)
• Spartan Aspis – New Shield (Huldra Brothers’ Shop)

New Enchantments To Unlock in GOW: Ragnarok NG+ Mode?

Following are the new enchantments you can unlock in God of War: Ragnarok NG+ Mode:

• Gilded Coins – Engraving and Badge Enchantments
• Berserker Soul Drops – Stat Boost Enchantments
• Burdens

Kratos Can Spar With Thor in God of War: Ragnarok NG+ Mode!

Yup you heard right! The NG+ mode allows you to test your weapons, skills, and train with your companions in the Niflheim sparring ring. Alongside a selection of new enemies for you to face off against, you will now be able to play as either Kratos or Atreus and choose any of the following companion characters to fight beside you: Atreus (with Kratos), Freya, Brok, Sindri, Angrboda, Ingrid, Thor, and Thrúd. So, you can experiment with combos of characters you didn’t get to experience in the main game like Kratos and Thor, or Kratos and Thrud, or Kratos and Ingrid, or Atreus and Freya etc. So, yeah you can have a lot of fun with all these options!

Can You Skip Cutscenes or Cinamatics in GOW: Ragnarok NG+ Mode?

Since, you have already played the story once, you might wanna skip a few cinematics or cutscenes. So, when replaying the story, God of War: Ragnarok NG+ provides you with the option to skip cinematics. You can do so by pressing the options button and then selecting Skip Cinematic.

You can read the more minor bits about the NG+ mode by visiting the official PS Blog page or clicking this link. God of War: Ragnarok is available to play on Play Station 5 and Play Station 4. 

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