God of War is one of the most critically acclaimed games this year, and Sony Santa Monica is working on a reason to revisit the frigid environs of Norse mythology. A New Game Plus mode, originally announced at E3 2018, is coming on August 20. That date also marks the game`s four-month anniversary.The feature will come as part of a free patch. To start a New Game Plus, you`ll need to have finished the story. You`ll start the journey over with all of your previous armors, enchantments, talismans, resources, and abilities. You can set it to the same difficulty or choose a new one. You`ll also be able to skip through cinematic scenes in both normal and New Game Plus games once the patch has gone live, as long as you`ve finished the story once.The New Game Plus mode introduces a few new features and challenges as well. You can use new customization options to upgrade your gear, and use it to take on tougher enemies. Only within a New Game Plus playthrough, you`ll be able to access a new rarity level and upgrade your armor by collecting a new resource called `Skap Slag.`God of War was praised for its impeccable presentation and a more relatable story. In GameSpot`s God of War review, Peter Brown said, `God of War recalls the past while acknowledging the need to improve. Everything new it does is for the better, and everything it holds onto benefits as a result. Kratos is no longer a predictable brute. God of War is no longer an old-fashioned action series. With this reboot, it confidently walks a new path that will hopefully lead to more exciting adventures to come.`
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