An anticipated update for PS4`s God of War launches today, August 20. Its biggest feature is the introduction of New Game Plus mode, although that`s not all it has in store--it also includes some changes for those who have not yet completed their initial playthrough. [Update: The update is now live on PSN.]New Game Plus is the headliner, and it allows you to play through the game again from the start, but with access to your various unlocks, abilities, and weapons. That`s particularly notable, because it means you`ll have both weapons right out of the gate.When starting New Game Plus, you`ll be able to select a new difficulty; you aren`t tied to the choice from your previous playthrough. There`s a variety of new and different challenges, like timed Realm Tears, altered attack patterns for enemies, and more.There is actually new content to check out in New Game Plus, as you`ll be able to forge new armor for both Kratos and Atreus. Developer Sony Santa Monica teases this includes `some with exciting new gameplay abilities, such as a chest piece which creates massive explosions whenever Health or Rage stones are stomped on.` There are also enhanced versions of armor and other items, with a new rarity level--Perfect--you can upgrade to by getting your hands on a new resource called Skap Slag.By starting New Game Plus, you`ll receive a new shield skin. Finish the mode on Give Me God of War+ difficulty and you`ll also unlock a second exclusive shield skin.In terms of what`s changed even for those not playing in New Game Plus, you can now skip any cinematic, provided you`ve finished the game once. Additionally, you can more easily switch armor, as a button has been added that lets you easily transfer your enchantments. And finally, there have been quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. We did not receive a comprehensive list of these, but they include improving the Wrath of the Frost Ancient Runic attack and changing Parry Attacks to protect Kratos from damage `at ...
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