New Game+ / Post-Game Content

New Game+ / Post-Game Content

Congratulations, you've completed Resident Evil 5! But the fight against the Uroboros isn't over yet. New Game+ and the post-game content offer a wealth of challenges, unlockables, and opportunities to further enhance your arsenal and skills. This section will guide you through maximizing your experience after the credits roll.

Starting New Game+

Upon completing the main story on any difficulty, you'll be prompted to save your clear data. Loading this save file from the main menu will initiate New Game+. Here's what carries over:

• All Purchased Weapons and Upgrades: Every weapon you bought and fully upgraded will be available in your inventory or the shop. This includes powerful firearms like the S&W M500 (Magnum) and the Longbow.
• Inventory Items: Any items you had in your inventory at the end of your previous playthrough, including healing items, grenades, and ammunition, will be present.
• Money (Gold): All the gold you accumulated will carry over, allowing you to purchase more weapons, upgrades, and items from the start.
• Unlocked Costumes: Any alternate costumes you've unlocked will be available for selection.
• Figurines and Bonus Features: All unlocked figurines, filters, and other bonus content will remain accessible.

New Game+ is the ideal way to tackle higher difficulties like Veteran and Professional, as your fully upgraded weapons will make these challenges significantly more manageable. It's also perfect for collecting any remaining treasures or S-ranks you missed.

Unlocking Infinite Ammo

One of the most sought-after post-game rewards is Infinite Ammo. To unlock this game-changing feature, you must:

1. Fully Upgrade a Weapon: Select any weapon and purchase all available upgrades for it (Power, Reload Speed, Capacity, Piercing).
2. Purchase Infinite Ammo: Once a weapon is fully upgraded, an "Infinite Ammo" option will appear for that specific weapon in the Bonus Features menu. It costs a significant amount of Exchange Points (EP), which are earned by completing chapters and achieving high ranks.
3. Activate in Game: Before starting a chapter, go to the "Bonus Features" menu and toggle the Infinite Ammo option for your desired weapons to "On."

Strategy for Earning EP: To quickly accumulate Exchange Points for Infinite Ammo, replay shorter chapters on easier difficulties and aim for S-ranks. Chapter 1-1, "Public Assembly," is a popular choice for its brevity and straightforward objectives. Focus on headshots, melee attacks, and minimizing damage taken.

The Mercenaries Reunion

Beyond the main campaign, "The Mercenaries Reunion" is a challenging and highly replayable mode that becomes available after completing the main story. This mode pits you against waves of enemies within a time limit, with the goal of achieving the highest score possible. Key aspects include:

• Character Selection: Unlock various characters, each with unique weapon loadouts and abilities. Initially, you'll have Chris (Safari) and Sheva (Clubbin'). By achieving A-ranks or higher on specific stages, you can unlock characters like Jill (Battle Suit) and Wesker (Midnight).
• Stage Variety: Progress through different stages, each with its own layout and enemy types. Stages include "Public Assembly," "Mines," "Experimental Facility," and more.
• Combo System: Maintain a high combo by defeating enemies quickly to maximize your score. Time bonuses and special enemy kills also contribute significantly.
• Hidden Time Bonuses: Look for orange time bonus pick-ups scattered throughout the stages. These are crucial for extending your run and achieving higher scores.
• Weapon Mastery: Experiment with different character loadouts and master their unique weapons. For instance, Wesker's Handgun and Magnum are incredibly powerful, while Chris's Shotgun is excellent for crowd control.

Mastering "The Mercenaries Reunion" is essential for unlocking all character costumes and earning a substantial amount of Exchange Points, which are vital for purchasing Infinite Ammo for all your weapons.

Collecting All Treasures

New Game+ is the perfect opportunity to hunt down any treasures you missed during your initial playthrough. Treasures are valuable items that can be sold for gold, allowing you to purchase more weapon upgrades and items. Refer to the main guide's chapter-specific sections for detailed treasure locations. Some notable treasures include:

• Gold Ring: Often found in hidden areas or dropped by specific enemies.
• Diamond (Marquise): High-value treasure, usually found in more challenging locations or after defeating mini-bosses.
• Emerald (Brilliant): Another valuable gem, often requiring careful exploration to discover.

Remember that some treasures are only accessible with specific weapons or actions, such as shooting down a sparkling object with a rifle or using a melee attack on a weak point.

Achieving S-Ranks on All Chapters

For the ultimate challenge and to unlock all achievements/trophies, aim for an S-rank on every chapter on all difficulties. An S-rank is awarded based on several factors:

• Accuracy: Maintain a high percentage of shots hit.
• Enemies Defeated: Eliminate a significant number of enemies.
• Damage Taken: Minimize the amount of damage you receive.
• Completion Time: Finish the chapter within a specific time limit.
• Deaths: Avoid dying.

Utilize your fully upgraded weapons and Infinite Ammo (if unlocked) to make S-rank runs more feasible. Practice makes perfect, and understanding enemy spawns and optimal routes will be key to success.