Starfield: New Game Plus Mode Explained

by enricofairme · Published September 4, 2023 1:49 PM · Updated October 2, 2023 12:30 PM

Image showing the Starborn Guardian ship in Starfield.

In Starfield there is a main storyline that players can complete. This main storyline takes you across the galaxy where you encounter a variety of locations and characters to assist. Once you’ve reached the end of this storyline you make a very important decision to enter the new game plus mode. To learn all you need to learn about this Starfield new game plus mode, read our explainer below.

When Can You Enter New Game Plus Mode in Starfield

Image showing the player character in Starfield explaining the final decision players can make in the game. — In Unity you meet yourself from another galaxy.

To enter ng+ mode in Starfield players must reach the final story mission called One Giant Leap. At the end of this mission you can build the Armillary and then use your ships grav system to warp to Unity. On Unity you then decide whether you want to enter new game plus mode or continue playing through your current save.

What Do You Lose When You Enter New Game Plus Mode in Starfield

The most important thing you need to know before entering ng+ mode is that you lose a bunch of things when entering this mode. The things you lose from starting new game plus mode are:

Outposts you’ve built.
Money.
Weapons.
Armor sets.
Ships.
Houses.
All resources and other inventory items you’ve collected.
Companions and your relationship progress with them.
Quests and quest progress.

As you can see from the list above going into ng+ reverts large portions of the game, that you may have dumped tons of hours into, back to their game start state.

What Do You Keep When You Enter New Game Plus Mode in Starfield

While you lose a lot from entering new game plus mode in Starfield, you don’t lose everything. Your character maintains their starting traits, skill levels, and all collected powers. This means you enter new game plus much stronger than you were at the start of your first playthrough.

What Do You Gain When You Enter New Game Plus Mode in Starfield

You may have read the both lists above and are now wondering why you should jump into ng+ mode. The answer to that question is rewards and changes to the game. While you lose a lot from beginning new game plus mode, there are benefits to this mode you can’t get any other way. These benefits are:

Starborn Spacesuit Astra.
Starborn Guardian.
Can upgrade powers.
Ability to do a more condescend main storyline.
Special Starborn trader.
New dialogue with characters.

These benefits alter the way ng+ mode feels. Playing in new game plus mode allows you to make an even more powerful character than you can in your first playthrough.

Should You Enter New Game Plus Mode in Starfield

The decision to enter new ng+ mode in Starfield depends primarily on your personal preferences and gameplay choices. If you’ve invested hundreds of hours into your initial playthrough, built outposts, and developed character relationships, it might not be advisable to switch to ng+ due to the potential loss of progress. On the other hand, if you understand the benefits and drawbacks of ng+ mode, it could be a strategic choice to focus on the main storyline initially and then switch to new game plus for a more extended playthrough.

Did you enter Starfield New Game Plus Mode? Let me know in the comments below.