Final Fantasy 16 is out on PC and while some players have already completed the story on consoles, others have just entered the party. Regardless of which one you are, you'd benefit from knowing what the new game modes offer.
Read on to learn more about the New Game Plus and Final Fantasy game modes, and how to try them out.
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Final Fantasy XVI: New Game Plus Explained
Once you complete the main storyline, you'll be able to start a new game and carry over your character progress. You can select the game mode from the start menu. Here is what you can expect in New Game+ mode:
Final Fantasy New Game Plus: Carry Over
- Clive's level, stats, unlocked abilities, equipment, and item inventory
- Clive's potion capacity and healing upgrades
Final Fantasy New Game Plus: Changes
- Enemies stay the same level as they were in the base game, making most of the game very easy with Clive's most powerful gear
- Arcade Mode progress and scores do not carry over
- There are no changes to the story or side quests
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Final Fantasy XVI: Final Fantasy Mode Explained
If you're looking for a real challenge, you'll enjoy this one. This is basically the hardcore mode of the game, and you can only play it through New Game+. To turn it on, select New Game+ from the start menu, then choose Final Fantasy mode instead of Story Focused or Action Focused. Here is what you can expect during Final Fantasy mode:
Final Fantasy Mode: Carry Over
- Clive's level, stats, unlocked abilities, equipment, and item inventory are carried over
- Clive's potion capacity and healing upgrades are carried over
Final Fantasy Mode: Changes
- Clive's level cap is increased to 100
- All equipment can be enhanced
- New gear to craft
- All enemies are more powerful, with increased levels and stats
- Enemy types are remixed and replaced in dungeons
- Enemies are more aggressive towards Clive
- Chronolith Trials are remixed and made much more difficult
- Arcade Mode and Stage Replay reflect the remixed dungeons
- There are no changes to the story or side quests in Final Fantasy Mode, aside from the remixed enemy encounters
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Final Fantasy XVI: New Game Plus Summary
The new game mods add undeniable replay-ability value to Final Fantasy XVI, so be sure to check them out and test your skills! The harder the challenge, the sweeter the satisfaction. Good luck out there! We hope you found this helpful, and we recommend some of our other articles:
- Final Fantasy XVI: Best Weapons and Where to Find Them
- Final Fantasy 16 - All Main Story Quests Listed
- Final Fantasy XVI: Complete Story Chapters List
- Final Fantasy XVI: PC All System Requirements and Best Settings
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