Upon completing Tales of the Abyss, you unlock the option to start a New Game+. This allows you to carry over various elements from your previous playthrough, making subsequent runs easier or more challenging, depending on your choices. Before starting New Game+, you'll access the Grade Shop. Grade is a currency earned throughout your playthrough by performing well in battles (e.g., high combos, no KOs, quick victories). In the Grade Shop, you can spend your accumulated Grade to purchase various bonuses for your New Game+. These bonuses include carrying over Gald, items, Artes, titles, character levels, battle data, and even increasing EXP or Gald gain. Some popular choices include carrying over Gald and items to quickly get powerful equipment, or carrying over Artes to have a full skillset from the start. You can also purchase options that increase enemy difficulty or reduce EXP gain for a greater challenge. Planning your Grade Shop purchases is crucial for tailoring your New Game+ experience. It's highly recommended to do at least one New Game+ playthrough to experience all the game has to offer, including any content you might have missed.
