Does Black Myth: Wukong have New Game Plus? Explained

Black Myth: Wukong borrows a lot from Souls games like difficulty and bosses, but does it have a New Game Plus? Is there more to this game beyond the credits without starting an entirely new save file? This is what you need to know.

Does Black Myth: Wukong have New Game Plus?

Yes, Black Myth: Wukong has a New Game Plus mode. After reaching the initial credits, you’ll be sent back to the main menu. You’ll have the option to “Continue Journey” which is go back to your current save, or “Enter a New Cycle” which is the game’s lingo for New Game Plus.

It’s ideal that you go back to your current Journey and complete anything you may have missed. This includes secret areas, optional bosses, and side quests that are still able to be completed. You’d also want to scour areas for any unopened chests you may have missed since materials are scarce and limited per playthrough.

Once all that is done and you’re ready for New Game Plus, here’s more that you need to know regarding the items you currently have in your inventory.

What carries over into New Game Plus?

The following are all the things that carry over into New Game Plus in Black Myth: Wukong:

• Player level
• Sparks (Skill Points)
• Spells (Transformations included)
• Spirits
• Relics
• Armor
• Weapons
• Vessels
• Curios
• Gourds
• Drinks
• Soaks
• Items
• Materials
• Ingredients
• Journal Entries

Mostly, everything that you have accumulated in the game will be carried over into NG+. The only thing that won’t transfer over into your new Cycle will be Key Items.

What’s different in New Game Plus?

The difference in New Game Plus will start with enemies and bosses having more health and damage output. By then, you should already have an armor set or a build that can make do with tough foes. 

Generally, most things will be the same, but somewhat easier because you have all your abilities from the start. 

Aside from stat buffs on the enemies’ part, you will also have access to new armor sets, weapons, and some additional items. They are unlocked according to how far you progress in the game. 

You’ll also be able to equip an additional ability on a Relic after a Chapter’s completion instead of only opting for one. This means that if you like multiple abilities from Craving Eyes, you can essentially have more than one option if you get this far.

All unique enemies that grant you a Spirit will also drop their blue flame again. However, instead of getting a second Spirit, they will be converted into Will (the game’s currency).

Additionally, in NG+, you can complete or acquire anything you may have missed in your initial playthrough of the game. This includes NPC side quests that got locked out, missing Journal entries, missed bosses, and extra crafting materials.

Keep on the lookout for any of that, especially if you’re aiming for the Platinum Trophy for this game.