All New Game Plus features coming in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance will be receiving over 50 new additions and improvements over the base game. One of the biggest additions is the introduction of the Godborn mode in New Game Plus.

The mode will take the difficulty up several notches and can be unlocked after fulfilling certain conditions. When unlocked the enemies demons will have their levels raised to 150. The game will, however, allow you to buy Incense from the store with the use of Macca.

Here is everything you need to know about SMT5 Vengeance’s New Game Plus mode.

Everything new Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance New Game Plus mode

Once you complete the narrative (main story) in SMT5 Vengeance, you will be able to start the JRPG all over again with some of the data carried over. You can load the “clear data” and get the option to transfer the previous date.

Atlus confirms Godborn can be unlocked here if you meet the proper conditions. Moreover, in the Data Transfer selection menu, you can meet the conditions for unlocking “Creation”.

Here are all the three replayability options that you get for New Game Plus in Shin Megami Tensei 5:

1) Newborn

In Newborn, you will be able to retain the difficulty of the battles that you have faced thus far. You will be able to carry over the following data from your previous run:

  • Enemy Status Information​
  • Demon Compendium​
  • Removal of fusion restrictions​
  • Some Miracles

2) Reborn

Reborn is when you want to replay the game again but with easier battles. You will be able to carry over the following progress when picking Reborn in SMT5 Vengeance:

  • Enemy Status Information​
  • Demon Compendium​
  • Removal of fusion restrictions​
  • Nahobino’s abilities, including Miracles​
  • Ally demons​
  • Items, including Macca and other valuables​
  • Glory
Godborn SMT5 Vengeance

3) Godborn

Godborn will represent a severe difficulty spike in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance. All the enemies will be automatically scaled to level 150 and it’s going to be one of the most challenging experiences yet.

You will be able to carry over the following when picking Godborn:

  • Enemy Status Information​
  • Demon Compendium​
  • Removal of fusion restrictions​
  • Nahobino’s abilities, including Miracles​
  • Ally demons​
  • Items, including Macca and other valuables​
  • Glory

Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance will have a worldwide release for the Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Steam, Xbox, and Windows PC on June 24, 2024.

Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick is a Senior Columnist at Backdash. He has a Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is a fighting game enthusiast, who is also addicted to Shin Megami Tensei, Monster Hunter, and League of Legends. He also enjoys reading and sifting through educational documentaries.

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