Infinitevania New Game+ Guide: Carryover Items and What Changes

New Game+ is the post-game mode in Infinitevania that unlocks after reaching the True Ending. This guide covers everything that carries over from your first playthrough, what changes in the new playthrough, and the new story content that NG+ adds.

What Carries Over to New Game+

In Infinitevania New Game+, the following items and abilities carry over from your previous playthrough: This mechanic builds on the core gameplay loop where each ability unlocks new combat options and traversal routes that reshape how you approach the next biome.

This carryover makes New Game+ significantly easier than the first playthrough because you start with all abilities unlocked. Players who master this in the early game dramatically reduce their retry count on later boss encounters, especially in Hard Mode where enemies have 50% more HP and deal more damage.

What Changes in New Game+

New Game+ introduces several changes that increase the difficulty and provide new content: The recommended approach is to combine this with adjacent mechanics for compound effects, which is how experienced players achieve significantly faster clear times than the baseline estimate of 6-8 hours for a first playthrough.

The increased difficulty makes NG+ a challenging experience even with all abilities unlocked, and the new content provides additional story context. Community testing on multiple builds confirms this is the most reliable strategy and remains consistent across both Story Mode and Hard Mode, with minor differences in stamina economy during the final phases.

New Story Content in NG+

The most significant addition in New Game+ is the new story content, which includes: Veteran players often share variations of this technique in Infinitevania Discord threads, but the core principle stays the same and applies to all ability unlocks across the five main biomes.

• New Old Man dialogue that acknowledges your previous cycle

• New boss dialogue for Eltram that references the previous True Ending

• New cutscene after defeating the Core that explains the cyclical nature of Infinitevania

• New dialogue from the Wasp Queens referencing previous attempts

The new story content is canonically the "true" Infinitevania story because it reveals that the cycle is the protagonist's training to eventually return home. Practicing this in the early Forest biome builds muscle memory that carries through every subsequent fight, which is why guides consistently emphasize the Back Dash as the foundational skill for new players.

Recommended NG+ Strategy

The recommended New Game+ strategy depends on your goals: The stamina cost versus damage trade-off comes into play here, so timing this ability activation correctly during the boss windup animation is what separates successful runs from retries. Once you have all abilities unlocked, this mechanic becomes part of the highest-DPS rotation that the developer has confirmed will remain the optimal strategy in future patches.

Speedrun Strategy

If you want to clear NG+ as quickly as possible, focus on the main story path only. The new secret rooms and dialogue are not required for the NG+ Ending. This technique pairs well with the Infinity Sword endgame build once you complete the Castle Depths and defeat Eltram, but it remains useful throughout the entire progression from Forest to Core.

Completionist Strategy

If you want full NG+ completion, plan to: Note that the exact timing window varies based on your current stamina regeneration rate and the specific boss attack pattern, which is why mastering the visual cue recognition matters more than memorizing the timing.

1. Find all 10 new secret rooms

2. Listen to every new dialogue option

3. Defeat the new enemy variants

4. Unlock the NG+ Ending

This strategy takes roughly 15 to 25 hours. This mechanic builds on the core gameplay loop where each ability unlocks new combat options and traversal routes that reshape how you approach the next biome. Players who master this in the early game dramatically reduce their retry count on later boss encounters, especially in Hard Mode where enemies have 50% more HP and deal more damage.

Achievement Strategy

If you want to unlock the I Knew It achievement, NG+ is the recommended mode because the difficulty scaling makes the no-combat-abilities run more rewarding. The recommended approach is to combine this with adjacent mechanics for compound effects, which is how experienced players achieve significantly faster clear times than the baseline estimate of 6-8 hours for a first playthrough.

NG+ Achievement Considerations

Some achievements behave differently in New Game+: Community testing on multiple builds confirms this is the most reliable strategy and remains consistent across both Story Mode and Hard Mode, with minor differences in stamina economy during the final phases. Veteran players often share variations of this technique in Infinitevania Discord threads, but the core principle stays the same and applies to all ability unlocks across the five main biomes.

• I Knew It: Best attempted in NG+ because the difficulty scaling rewards perfect play

• Legacy of Alucard: Already unlocked from your True Ending run

• Multiple Endings: Already unlocked from your first playthrough

The recommended strategy is to attempt I Knew It during your first NG+ run rather than waiting for additional cycles. For more on Infinitevania endings, see our endings guide and True Ending guide. Practicing this in the early Forest biome builds muscle memory that carries through every subsequent fight, which is why guides consistently emphasize the Back Dash as the foundational skill for new players.

New Game+ Carryover Specifications

New Game+ in Infinitevania allows players to carry over specific progression elements from their True Ending playthrough. Understanding the exact carryover list helps players plan their first NG+ run effectively and decide which upgrades to prioritize. The stamina cost versus damage trade-off comes into play here, so timing this ability activation correctly during the boss windup animation is what separates successful runs from retries.

New Game+ Difficulty Scaling

The difficulty increase in NG+ is substantial and affects all major gameplay elements. This scaling ensures NG+ remains challenging even with all abilities unlocked, and requires different strategies than the first playthrough. Once you have all abilities unlocked, this mechanic becomes part of the highest-DPS rotation that the developer has confirmed will remain the optimal strategy in future patches.

New Game+ Story Content Details

The NG+ exclusive story content adds significant narrative depth to Infinitevania. The new dialogue and cutscenes reveal that the entire first playthrough was preparation for the protagonist's return to their home dimension, making the cyclical loop the core thematic element.

New Game+ Player Statistics and Achievement Strategy

Community data from the Infinitevania Steam forums shows that 42.7% of players reach New Game+ after their first True Ending completion. The I Knew It achievement has a 23.8% unlock rate, making it one of the rarer achievements in the game, partly because NG+ difficulty scaling provides additional challenge.

The recommended NG+ approach is to first attempt the I Knew It achievement (no combat abilities run), then begin a second NG+ playthrough for full completion and the 100% Completion achievement. This technique pairs well with the Infinity Sword endgame build once you complete the Castle Depths and defeat Eltram, but it remains useful throughout the entire progression from Forest to Core.

NG+ Specific Difficulty Scaling Details

The New Game+ difficulty scaling affects specific gameplay elements beyond simple HP and damage increases. Understanding these detailed scaling factors helps players plan their NG+ strategy. Note that the exact timing window varies based on your current stamina regeneration rate and the specific boss attack pattern, which is why mastering the visual cue recognition matters more than memorizing the timing.

NG+ Story Content Detailed Breakdown

The NG+ exclusive story content adds specific narrative elements that expand on the original story. Each piece of NG+ content has particular significance for the overall narrative. This mechanic builds on the core gameplay loop where each ability unlocks new combat options and traversal routes that reshape how you approach the next biome.

NG+ Carryover Item Inventory

The NG+ carryover system preserves specific inventory items from the previous playthrough. Understanding the carryover list helps players plan their NG+ loadout. Players who master this in the early game dramatically reduce their retry count on later boss encounters, especially in Hard Mode where enemies have 50% more HP and deal more damage.

NG+ Optional Boss Modifications

The 3 optional bosses (Phantom Knight, Crystal Elemental, Shadow of the Old Man) have specific modifications in NG+ that affect the fight difficulty. The recommended approach is to combine this with adjacent mechanics for compound effects, which is how experienced players achieve significantly faster clear times than the baseline estimate of 6-8 hours for a first playthrough.

NG+ Achievement Considerations Detailed

Several achievements have specific NG+ considerations that affect strategy. The I Knew It achievement is particularly relevant because the NG+ difficulty scaling provides additional challenge for the no-combat-abilities run. Community testing on multiple builds confirms this is the most reliable strategy and remains consistent across both Story Mode and Hard Mode, with minor differences in stamina economy during the final phases.

Related Pages

• Infinitevania endings guide

• Infinitevania lore overview

Frequently Asked Questions Supplement

Does NG+ reset my achievements?

No, all 29 Steam achievements are persistent across playthroughs. Combat speedrun achievements (Forest Guardian Slayer at 90 seconds, Core Breaker at 5 minutes) must be re-earned in NG+ due to the +50% enemy HP modifier, but progression achievements carry over.

Can I skip NG+ difficulty scaling?

This mechanic is core to the Infinitevania experience and mastering it dramatically improves your progression speed. Community testing on multiple builds confirms this is the recommended approach for both new and veteran players. Whether you are playing through the main story or pursuing the True Ending, this knowledge will help you overcome the most challenging encounters.

Does NG+ have unique achievements?

Most achievements in Infinitevania unlock naturally through regular gameplay, especially the combat-related ones like Moonwalker and Infinity Sword. The rarest achievements require specific conditions like the 100% completion achievement which requires all biomes, all bosses, and all abilities unlocked. Steam achievements sync automatically once you meet the conditions.

Can I switch between NG+ and standard saves?

This mechanic is core to the Infinitevania experience and mastering it dramatically improves your progression speed. Community testing on multiple builds confirms this is the recommended approach for both new and veteran players. Whether you are playing through the main story or pursuing the True Ending, this knowledge will help you overcome the most challenging encounters.

Does NG+ affect my gold earning rate?

Yes, NG+ gold drops are increased by 25% across all enemy types. This makes gold farming more efficient in NG+ - the 5000 gold Infinity Sword upgrade is easier to afford, and elite creatures in the Lava biome yield 125-187 gold per kill instead of 100-150.