Do Mutations Carry Over New Game Plus?

Mutations do not entirely carry over to New Game Plus in the same comprehensive manner as other elements like gold, abilities, and most gear. However, mutagens carry over but only for a copy of each, retaining one of each type of mutagen, such as lesser reds, reds, greater reds, and wraiths, plus everything you currently equip during the transfer to NG+.

Understanding New Game Plus

New Game Plus (NG+) is an unlockable game mode for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, allowing players to restart the game while retaining many of their previous game’s assets. This includes all unlocked skills, non-quest items (such as potions, food, materials, ingredients, and recipes), and all weapons and armor in your inventory and stash. This feature provides a fresh start with the added benefit of experience and power from the previous playthrough.

Key Benefits of New Game Plus

Starting NG+ with all of Geralt’s acquired tools and skills allows for a different and more powerful gameplay experience. NG+ provides an opportunity to easily complete achievements and try out different decisions and paths, offering a fresh and unique playthrough. It also allows players to experience the game’s story and side quests with a more powerful Geralt, making some of the tougher challenges more manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What carries over in New Game Plus Witcher 3?

• All gold, abilities, and most gear, including items stored in your stash, carry over. However, mutagens carry over but only for a copy of each.

1. Does Blood and Wine carry over to New Game Plus?

• Yes, the expansion introduces a self-leveling item that is transferable to NG+.

1. What do I lose in New Game Plus Witcher 3?

• You will lose glyph recipes, quest items, books, notes, bestiary entries, and trophies.

1. What’s the point of New Game Plus Witcher 3?

• Starting NG+ allows for a different and more powerful gameplay experience, enabling easy completion of achievements and trying different decisions and paths.

1. How many times can you NG+ Witcher 3?

• You can start as many NG+ games as you like from a base game post-ending save, but you cannot start an NG+ game from an NG+ post-endgame save.

1. What is the max level in Witcher 3?

• The max level is 70 in the base game or with the Hearts of Stone expansion, and it increases to level 100 with the Blood and Wine expansion.

1. Can I meet Ciri after ending?

• Yes, if you haven’t done the Blood and Wine DLC yet, or if you decide to romance neither Triss nor Yennefer, you can meet Ciri at your vineyard after the Blood and Wine ending.

1. What does not carry over in Witcher 3 New Game Plus?

• Map items such as way-points, signposts, and crafting schematics do not carry over.

1. Will there be a Witcher 4?

• Yes, CD Projekt RED has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will launch a new saga, with the first game of this saga currently in pre-production.

1. Do you keep your overrides in New Game Plus?

   • No, Aloy will not retain any of her non-Charger/Sunwing machine Overrides in New Game Plus.

2. What carries over to New Game Plus Witcher?

   • All unlocked skills, non-quest items, and weapons and armor in your inventory and stash carry over.

3. Should you simulate Witcher 2 save?

   • Yes, simulating a Witcher 2 save allows for the retention of more positive outcomes and access to certain side quests.

4. Is Ciri stronger than Geralt?

   • No, physically, Ciri is not stronger than Geralt; Geralt is a Witcher with over a century of combat experience and artificial enhancements.

5. What is the best silver sword in The Witcher 3?

   • The Aerondight is considered one of the most powerful silver swords, with continuous permanent boosts with use.

6. Do you lose Gwent cards in New Game Plus?

   • Yes, you lose all Gwent cards and must collect them again in New Game Plus.

By understanding what carries over and what does not in New Game Plus, players can plan their NG+ experience more effectively, maximizing their enjoyment and the challenges they undertake in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.