What to Do After Beating the Game in Cuphead

Master Cuphead's challenges beyond the credits. Tackle New Game Plus and the DLC, earning S ranks and perfect parries to achieve true mastery.

Completing Cuphead's main story is a significant achievement, but the adventure doesn't have to end there. The game offers ample opportunities for replayability, encouraging players to revisit levels, unlock secrets, and strive for perfection. From mastering higher difficulties to exploring the DLC, there's always more to do.

New Game Plus (NG+)

As mentioned previously, unlocking New Game Plus allows you to replay the entire game on a higher difficulty. Enemies are tougher, and new challenges are introduced, providing a significant test for even the most skilled players. This is often required for achieving S-ranks on all levels.

Collecting All Coins

If you haven't collected all 40 hidden coins (plus the 5 DLC coins), now is the perfect time. These coins are essential for purchasing every weapon and charm from Porkrind's Emporium, allowing you to experiment with different loadouts and strategies.

Mastering All Bosses and Levels

Aim to achieve the highest possible rank on every boss and Run 'n Gun level. This includes:

• S-Rank: Requires completing levels on Expert difficulty with high scores, parries, and minimal damage taken.
• Pacifist Rank: Completing Run 'n Gun levels without firing a single shot (only parrying).
• Time Trials: Completing levels within specific time limits.

Unlocking Secrets and Achievements

Cuphead is filled with hidden secrets and achievements. This includes:

• Graveyard Riddle: Solving the riddle in Inkwell Isle IV to unlock the Broken Relic and eventually the Divine Relic.
• Two-Strip Mode: Unlocked by finding hidden coins and speaking to Silverworth.
• Black and White Mode: Unlocked by achieving 'P' rank (Pacifist) on all Run 'n Gun levels.
• Various Trophies/Achievements: Many are tied to specific challenges, boss victories, or collecting items.

The Delicious Last Course DLC

If you haven't already, diving into the Delicious Last Course DLC is highly recommended. It adds a new island (Inkwell Isle IV), a new playable character (Ms. Chalice), new weapons, charms, and a host of challenging new bosses and levels. It's a substantial expansion that offers hours of new content.

Co-op Play

Playing Cuphead in co-op mode with a friend offers a completely different experience. Coordinating attacks and revivals adds a layer of strategy and chaos that can be incredibly fun.

Art Gallery and Music Player

Some versions of Cuphead may include an art gallery or a music player, allowing you to appreciate the game's stunning hand-drawn animation and incredible soundtrack.

Final Goal: 100% Completion

The ultimate post-game goal for many is to achieve 100% completion, which involves completing all levels, collecting all coins, unlocking all secrets, and mastering all challenges across both the base game and the DLC.