Final Fantasy 16 New Game +: Final Fantasy Mode Explained and What Carries Over 1
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Looking to have Final Fantasy 16 New Game + Explained? Unlike a lot of recent releases, New Game + is available in Final Fantasy 16 from launch — you don't need a specific update or any kind of DLC. It's also quite a robust implementation, adding a lot of welcome replay value to the action RPG.

In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll explain Final Fantasy 16 New Game +, Final Fantasy Mode, and what carries over from your old save.

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Final Fantasy 16 New Game + Explained

New Game + lets you carry over your character progress to a fresh playthrough of the entire game. In Final Fantasy 16, New Game + is automatically unlocked once you've completed the main story, and is selectable from the game's start menu.

Here's a breakdown of what to expect from New Game + in Final Fantasy 16:

  • New Game + uses Clear Data — your save after completing the game
  • Clive's level, stats, unlocked abilities, equipment, and item inventory are carried over to New Game +
  • Clive's potion capacity and healing upgrades are carried over
  • Enemies stay the same level as they were in the base game, making the majority of the game very easy if you keep Clive's most powerful gear equipped
  • Arcade Mode progress and scores do not carry over
  • There are no changes to the story or side quests in New Game +

If you've beaten the game and you want a slightly different experience, you should probably try...

Final Fantasy 16 Final Fantasy Mode Explained

The oddly named 'Final Fantasy Mode' is essentially a hard difficulty mode, but it can only be played through New Game +. Select New Game + from the game's start menu, and then select Final Fantasy Mode instead of Story Focused or Action Focused.

Here's what Final Fantasy Mode entails in Final Fantasy 16:

  • Final Fantasy Mode uses Clear Data — your save after completing the game
  • Clive's level, stats, unlocked abilities, equipment, and item inventory are carried over to Final Fantasy Mode
  • Clive's potion capacity and healing upgrades are carried over
  • Clive's level cap is increased to 100
  • All equipment can be further enhanced, and there's even some new gear to craft
  • All enemies are more powerful, with increased levels and stats
  • Enemy types are remixed and replaced in dungeons to create a relatively fresh experience
  • Enemies are more aggressive towards Clive
  • Chronolith Trials are remixed and made much more difficult
  • Arcade Mode and Stage Replay reflect the remixed dungeons of Final Fantasy Mode
  • There are no changes to the story or side quests in Final Fantasy Mode, aside from the aforementioned remixed enemy encounters

Did you find this guide on Final Fantasy 16 New Game +, Final Fantasy Mode explained and what carries over helpful? Never stop fighting, and be sure to check out our Final Fantasy 16 guide for much more information on the game.