New Game Plus in Resident Evil 4 Remake

Unlock and conquer New Game Plus in Resident Evil 4 Remake! Discover what carries over, how to start, and tips for your next playthrough.

Alright, so you've beaten Resident Evil 4 Remake once – congrats! Now, you're probably wondering about that sweet, sweet New Game Plus. Good news, it's totally in the remake, just like the original. Once you finish your first run, you'll unlock it, letting you carry over all your hard-earned upgrades and gear into a fresh playthrough. It’s the perfect way to tackle harder difficulties or just experiment with all those awesome weapons you’ve maxed out.

Getting it started can be a little confusing, though. Just hitting 'New Game' on the main menu will kick off a completely fresh start, not your NG+ file. After you beat the game the first time, you'll be prompted to save your progress. Make sure you save this to a *new* file – that's your New Game Plus save. You'll see text like “New playthrough” on it, making it easy to spot. Load that save, and then when you hit 'Continue' from the title screen, you'll jump right into your New Game Plus. Remember, if you want to start a totally new game from scratch (maybe for specific Trophies/Achievements), just select 'New Game' as usual.

What Carries Over?

So, what exactly do you get to keep when you start a New Game Plus? Pretty much everything that isn't tied to the story, like Key Items. Treasures you've inlaid into other items will carry over, but any loose gems you haven't collected yet won't. Basically, expect your entire inventory, all your weapons with their upgrades, and any recipes you've bought from the Merchant to transfer over. This is your chance to really go wild, max out every single weapon, or finally try out that fancy gun you couldn't afford before.

You'll also get to keep any unlocked Costumes (not DLC ones, sorry!) and any special weapons you've unlocked. The Merchant will even offer the Infinite Rocket Launcher for a hefty 2,000,000 Pesetas. It’s a massive investment, but since it can one-shot most enemies and frees up inventory space, you might even consider selling some of your other maxed-out weapons to afford it if you're in a hurry.

How Many Chapters?

Just curious about how long your first playthrough was? The remake shakes things up a bit from the original. Instead of the old sub-chapter system (like 1-1, 1-2), Resident Evil 4 Remake features 16 distinct chapters. These chapters are generally longer than their predecessors, and they spread the game's three main locations across them. For the most part, you'll have the freedom to explore each area thoroughly before moving on to the next.