In Tales of Arise, New Game Plus (NG+) allows players to begin a new playthrough while retaining specific progress and items from a completed save file. This carry-over functionality is primarily enabled by Artifacts acquired during your initial playthrough, which grant the ability to transfer various aspects of your progress.
Here's a detailed breakdown of what can be carried over in Tales of Arise's New Game Plus mode, dependent on the artifacts you possess:
| Artifact Name | What Carries Over |
|---|---|
| Metal Miner's Cap | Arte Proficiencies and usage counts |
| Broken Machine Gun | Gald (in-game currency) and items |
| Ancient Excavator | Character levels |
| Battle Maiden's Shield | Weapons, armor, and accessories |
| Trident | Titles and learned skills |
Understanding the Benefits of NG+ Carry-Over
Carrying over these elements significantly impacts your subsequent playthroughs, offering several advantages:
- Accelerated Progress: With character levels, learned skills, and powerful gear from the start, you can progress through the early game much faster, making subsequent runs feel less grindy.
- Resource Retention: Retaining your Gald and a full inventory of items means you won't have to worry about finances or basic supplies, allowing you to focus on more advanced crafting or purchases.
- Mastery and Customization: Keeping your Arte Proficiencies and usage counts allows you to continue mastering character abilities without starting from scratch. Meanwhile, carrying over titles not only preserves their associated stat bonuses but also maintains your progress towards unlocking new skills and passive abilities.
- Focus on Exploration and Side Content: A stronger starting position frees you up to explore previously missed areas, complete challenging side quests, or tackle higher difficulty settings that might have been too tough on a fresh save.
By strategically choosing which artifacts to activate, players can tailor their NG+ experience to either power through the story, complete collection achievements, or simply enjoy the combat and narrative with enhanced capabilities.
