For those seeking the ultimate challenge, New Game+ and Impossible mode offer a brutal test of skill and endurance. Here are some tips to survive.
New Game+ Tips:
- Experiment with Builds: Since you have all upgrades, use NG+ to try out different weapon combinations and playstyles you might have ignored on your first run.
- Collect Missed Items: Use your advanced gear to easily backtrack and find any missed logs, schematics, or Power Nodes.
- Prepare for Impossible: Use NG+ on Hard difficulty to practice for Impossible mode. Refine your combat strategies and resource management.
Impossible Mode Tips:
- Permadeath: Remember, one death means starting over. Play cautiously and save frequently at save stations.
- Weapon Specialization: Stick to 2-3 fully upgraded weapons you are most comfortable with. The Plasma Cutter is often a strong choice due to its versatility and ammo efficiency.
- RIG Priority: Max out RIG health and Stasis module upgrades as quickly as possible.
- Resource Hoarding: Be extremely conservative with ammo and med packs. Only use them when absolutely necessary.
- Environmental Kills: Maximize Kinesis for environmental kills and limb weaponization to save ammo.
- Know Enemy Spawns: Anticipate Necromorph ambushes. If you remember a tough encounter, plan your approach.
- Save Scumming (Ethical): While permadeath is real, you can exit to the main menu if you're about to die, then reload your last save. This is the only way to mitigate permadeath.
- Patience: Don't rush. Take your time, clear areas thoroughly, and always be ready for a fight.