ThoughScarlet Nexusreleased just a couple of days ago, some players are already finishing up their first save files, either withYuito and Kasane. But because of the way the protagonist’s stories work, starting a New Game Plus file is a little different than other games.
As those who have started or finishedScarlet Nexuswill know, players must choose between Yuito and Kasane when starting a new game. But this is more than just choosing to play as either a male or female character. Both Kasane and Yuito have unique character traits, backgrounds, and skills. Though they both wieldpsychokinetic powers, their Brain Maps vary because, while Yuito uses a basic sword in battle, Kasane wields floating knives controlled by her powers. Yuito might do more damage but Kasane is faster. Additionally, their storylines vary greatly, though they may start off in the same place and many quests that occur will be the same.
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Still, because of the differences in Yuito and Kasane’s storylines, there’s more incentive toplay throughScarlet Nexusagain than there might be with other video games. Luckily, New Game Plus means that players won’t need to start the opposing character’s story from scratch. Even if players finished their original playthrough with Yuito, for example, they’re free to again choose from either Kasane or Yuito for the second playthrough, and equipment and items will be carried over.
Aftercompleting all 12 Phases,Scarlet Nexuswill save once the game has finished and will register that story as “cleared,” creating a “Clear Save.” It’s important that players don’t accidentally write over this or delete it if they want to use it for New Game Plus as post-game save files won’t work. After that, on the title screen, a new load option will appear called “Ex New Game,“Scarlet Nexus’version of New Game Plus.
As for what players can expect to be carried over into a New Game Plus file inScarlet Nexus, if players are starting with a different character than the one they completed the game with the first time, they’ll be starting atSAS Level 1. Levels only transfer if playing as the same character from the Clear Save. This means that Brain Points and Brain Map Skills will also only transfer if playing as the same character from the first playthrough. Otherwise, all equipment such as weapons, plug-ins, items, visuals, materials, and money will all be moved over.
ManyScarlet Nexusplayers recommend starting with Yuito for a first playthrough, then follow up with Kasane for New Game Plus for a better understanding of the game’s overall story.
Scarlet Nexusis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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