How Does New Game Plus Work in Far Cry 5?

New Game Plus in Far Cry 5 is an unlockable game mode that allows players to start a new game after completing the main story with the Resist ending on any difficulty, featuring a new Infamous difficulty level where all enemies have more health, hit harder, and are faster but also take more damage. This mode offers a fresh experience with certain features not normally available in a first playthrough, such as the ability to choose the Infamous difficulty, which significantly increases the challenge by buffing enemy stats.

Understanding New Game Plus

To access New Game Plus, players must first complete the main story of Far Cry 5 with the Resist ending, after which the New Game Plus option will become available from the main menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is New Game Plus? New Game Plus, also New Game+ (NG+), is a mode that allows players to start a new game after completing it at least once, with added features or effects from the finished game.

2. How do I unlock New Game Plus in Far Cry 5? New Game Plus is unlocked after completing the main story with the Resist ending on any difficulty.

3. Can I change the difficulty during New Game Plus? No, the difficulty cannot be changed during a New Game Plus playthrough, so players must choose their difficulty wisely before starting.

Difficulty and Challenge

4. What is the Infamous difficulty in Far Cry 5? The Infamous difficulty is a new level of challenge available in New Game Plus, where enemies have more health, deal more damage, and are faster but also take more damage.

5. Does New Game Plus get harder each time? Yes, New Game Plus can increase in difficulty with each subsequent playthrough, though the difficulty jump is less significant after the first New Game Plus cycle.

6. How much harder is New Game Plus? The exact increase in difficulty depends on the enemy, with early game enemies being buffed more significantly than late game ones.

Gameplay and Story

7. What happens if you resist at the end of Far Cry 5? If you choose to resist, the game ends with a nuclear catastrophe, and you are possibly forever captured by Joseph in Dutch’s bunker, marking a bad ending.

8. Can you avoid killing Eli in Far Cry 5? While there’s no way to save Eli, you don’t necessarily have to kill him; letting the clock run down will trigger a game over, allowing you to replay the scene.

9. What is the strongest gun in Far Cry 5? The best guns include the AK-M rifle, SPAS-12 shotgun, and the .44 Magnum “Cannon” pistol, each excelling in different areas.

Characters and Endings

10. Is Rook in New Dawn? Yes, Deputy Rook, the player character from the previous Far Cry game, appears in New Dawn.

11. How do you get the secret ending in Far Cry 5? A secret ending can be found early in the game by sitting at Min’s table for an extended time and ignoring the mission prompt, a unique commentary on video game design and player choice.

12. What did Joseph Seed do to his daughter? Joseph Seed pinched the life support tubes of his daughter shut, causing her death, an act he believed was a test from God.

Replayability and Additional Content

13. Can you do New Game Plus more than once? Yes, you can start as many New Game Plus games as you like from a base game post-ending save, but you cannot start an NG+ from an NG+ post-endgame save.

14. Is Far Cry 5 playable after the ending? After completing the game, you can replay it in New Game Plus, which unlocks a new difficulty called Infamous, adding a challenging layer to the game.

15. Should I finish Far Cry 5 before New Dawn? While you can enjoy New Dawn without playing Far Cry 5, completing the original game provides context and a richer experience for the sequel.