Overview
This guide very simply reveals the cryptic, head-slappingly obvious way to unlock new game plus at any time.
The Secret
Back when the DLC was released, the developer release notes said there was a secret way to open NG+. I never saw the method anywhere else, and I found it by accident, so here it is for anyone interested:
At the title screen, where it says start game, press: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right.
After inputting the directions for the Konami code, the text box saying NG+ is available should appear.
This is from a newly-reset save I did just to make sure.
Why would you want to do this?
Normally, the only way to get to NG+ is after you’ve already beaten the game, meaning you have a plethora of skills already bought before you even get there that make it easier. The code skips that.
How do you know if the code is for you?
- You like the enhanced difficulty of having no sound indicators and the reworked sight mechanic.
- You like the upgrade progression and miss it dearly in NG+.
- You needed closure on the secret way to open NG+ that the developer hinted at so long ago.
Whatever your reason, enjoy!