New Game+ Explained in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Discover what carries over to New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio! Learn about items, money, MAG, Royal Virtues, scanned enemies, and more to prepare for your second playthrough.

Alright, so you've conquered Metaphor: ReFantazio and you're wondering what's next? That's where New Game+ (NG+) comes in! It's basically a way to jump back into the game from the start, but with a bunch of your hard-earned progress carrying over. Think of it like starting a new semester with all your textbooks from last year – you know the material, and you've got your resources ready to go.

So, what exactly sticks around when you start NG+? Let's break it down:

• Items: Most of your consumables, ingredients, and even those handy AEXP items will be right there with you. This means those tough early-game fights will feel like a breeze!
• Money and MAG: All the cash and MAG you've accumulated? Yep, it all carries over. This is super helpful for studying new Archetypes or inheriting skills without having to grind for currency again.
• Royal Virtues Ranks: If you didn't manage to max out all your Royal Virtues to Rank 5 on your first run, now's your chance! Having them maxed out also means you won't be gated by Royal Virtues for Bond events, letting you max those Bonds way faster.
• Scanned Enemies: This is a neat one. Since your Bonds reset, you won't have Alonzo's handy ability to reveal enemy weaknesses. But, because you scanned them before, you'll still see their weaknesses, including those of tough bosses.
• Memorandum: All the lore and information you've gathered in your Memorandum carries over. If you missed some entries during the ending sequence, you might find some new tidbits to read up on.
• Archetype Statues: Your progress with Archetypes carries over. Once you unlock skill inheriting, you'll be able to bring over any skills you learned. While you'll need to unlock the Archetypes again due to Bonds resetting, you'll be much more powerful from the get-go.
• Total Playtime: Your game clock just keeps ticking, so expect some seriously massive playtimes if you're diving back in!
• Regicide Difficulty: Ready for the ultimate challenge? Regicide difficulty is unlocked exclusively for NG+. Be warned though, once you select it, you're locked in! Enemies hit harder and get extra turns, but you'll also get more EXP, Money, and MAG to help offset it.
• New Superboss in Akademia: For those seeking the ultimate test, a new superboss awaits! Once you reach Akademia, the Book of Apocalypse will reveal the Level 99 Redscale Apocalypse Dragon, the toughest fight in the game.

Now, what doesn't carry over? It's important to know this so you don't go in expecting everything to be the same:

• Your Current Level: This resets to the beginning.
• Bond Ranks: While you keep the key item for maxing a Bond, the actual ranks reset.
• Story Key Items: Items crucial for progressing the main story won't carry over.
• Quest Status: You'll be starting all your quests from scratch.

So, while you'll be starting from level one, you'll have a massive advantage with your gear, money, and knowledge. It makes tackling the higher difficulties and uncovering everything the game has to offer much more manageable and enjoyable!