New Game Plus Modes That Completely Change The Story

In the past, video games were usually played straight through, with little connection between playthroughs. That changed with the 1995 SNES classic Chrono Trigger, one of the first games to offer a true New Game Plus. This feature allowed players to carry over their progress – like levels and items – when starting a new game. Combined with multiple different endings, it made Chrono Trigger a game people wanted to replay again and again.

New Game Plus modes are becoming common in many games, not just role-playing games. Usually, starting a new game after finishing one doesn’t change the story, but some games coming out in 2025 are experimenting with this. The changes vary in how significant they are, but readers can continue without fear of spoilers.

Silent Hill f

Subtle Changes Affect Reality

As a huge fan, I can tell you that Silent Hill f really nailed the New Game Plus experience in 2025. After you finish the game once, you get a standard ending, but the cool thing is when you start a new game, you don’t have to start completely from scratch. You keep all the progress you made with your character’s stats, and the story actually changes based on your previous playthrough. It’s a really innovative way to add replayability!

Players will soon notice small changes to the story, such as new camera angles and different ways characters deliver their lines. Because the game has multiple endings, unlocking them requires players to make different choices or play the game in new ways each time. For instance, avoiding the use of Red Pills for healing will alter the story – a feature fans of Silent Hill will likely recognize.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

100 Endings To See

Released in 2025, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a lesser-known tactical RPG created by the team behind the unique visual novel series, Danganronpa. The game follows Takumi, an average high school student, who is thrust into a global crisis and must team up with other teenagers to save the world.

After finishing the game, players can restart from various points in the story, offering a unique continuation system similar to New Game Plus. Your progress and stats will carry over, and with a hundred different possible endings, you can use what you’ve learned in each playthrough to unlock even better outcomes.

Triangle Strategy

The Balance Of Power

Triangle Strategy is a strategy role-playing game that first launched on Nintendo Switch in 2022. It’s now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game centers around House Wolffort, a powerful fortress known for remaining neutral and aiding neighboring countries.

This game revolves around a conflict over salt, and puts players in the position of making important decisions that shape the story. Players vote on how events unfold at key moments, and their choices matter. After finishing the game, they can replay it with their progress saved, exploring different storylines. To unlock all characters and experience the full story, players must replay the game and side with different factions.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Choosing Sides

Dynasty Warriors: Origins isn’t a complete restart of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, but it does introduce some new gameplay elements. Instead of switching between characters, players mainly control a single hero, The Wanderer, who can be improved by leveling up and finding better equipment.

At a certain point in the game, players must choose a family to support in their quest to control China. After finishing the game, players can replay different chapters and side with various armies, changing the story’s outcome. One specific storyline is locked until the game is completed, guaranteeing players will want to play Dynasty Warriors: Origins at least twice.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Experience The Game Post-Twist

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a long, traditional Western RPG played with turn-based combat, reminiscent of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy 8 and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. While the main story doesn’t offer many branching paths, players can build relationships and even find romance with certain characters during campfire scenes.

The game culminates in a significant decision that determines the outcome. New Game Plus lets you start over with most of your progress intact, experiencing a familiar story with newfound knowledge – it’s like rewatching a movie like The Sixth Sense after knowing the twist. Replaying allows you to explore different relationships and unlock a unique ending.

Ninja Gaiden 4

How It Was Meant To Be Played

2025 was a strong year for the Ninja Gaiden series, but only Ninja Gaiden 2 Black starred the original hero, Ryu. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Ninja Gaiden 4 both focused on new characters, though Ryu did make a few playable appearances in some parts of Ninja Gaiden 4.

Once players finish the game, they’ll be able to replay chapters to discover hidden secrets and keep improving Yakumo, the new playable character. They can also replay the entire game as Ryu for a fresh experience. While the story remains largely the same, playing as Ryu offers a different gameplay style compared to Yakumo.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Continuing After The End

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in Japan and lets you play as two main characters: Naoe, a ninja, and Yasuke, a samurai. You can complete most missions as either one, changing how you play – Naoe focuses on stealth, while Yasuke relies on powerful attacks. The game doesn’t offer much reason to play through it again after finishing the story, as there aren’t many opportunities to make different choices that change the outcome.

Once you finish the main game, you can continue the story with new downloadable content called Claws of Awaji, but it’s only available after completing the game. Additionally, if you start a New Game Plus, you can skip the first couple of hours, which are mostly tutorial missions.

2025-12-01 11:36