New Game+ is coming it seems

[Brogan80]

Without reading the entire thread, I can see the benefit of NG+. Personally, I am a completionist, and would never finish a game while leaving side quests, etc out, so I might not use it in that respect (to do things I hadn't done before).

My initial thought as to the purpose of ng+ was to allow easier integration with future expansions and DLC geared towards post-game (and/or higher leveled) content. And actually, I'm still not clear on whether the 2 announced expansions will be meant for post game (main story) play or not.

 

[Cordon_Bleu]

Unless I'm missing one that only brings us to 15, not the 16 they've been saying for like 6+months.

Wrong. 14 are already out.

 

[TheSeventhRaven]

Any word???

 

[Vyaslav]

Either way, I'm hoping that it is optional and not forced on the player.

I feel bad for the developers sometimes because they seem to try to please everyone which is a bad thing. Maybe I'm getting old but I really don't much care for this whole concept of New Game + which, to me, is more for japanese games with 'grinding' as the main feature and not really meant for Witcher 3. If people want it and they're planning to deliver it, they should at least make this an optional feature and not force it upon the existing fan base after the completion of the game.

I'm happy with the way the game is at present without this New Game + feature. I'm happier if they would fix most of the reported bugs, release the promised DLC's, shelve the game and work on something else.

 

[wolfheart14]

A post with a voting pole was made in the past which was voted for ng plus and believe me a lot of ppl want this . However how it will be implemented or if we do not know exactly .But it will be ideal to rescale damage , items , xp and it is a lot of work .But I will be pleased to implement with this scaling sistem.
I will be happy if they let only the last two difficulties and implement ng plus .So it will be a chalange after all
And the real play is on deathmarch .Even if you are on lvl 35 and with mastercraft set it is not easy.

Maybe the game will not have ng plus mode.

 

[kinch_dedalus]

Updated list of support for NG+ on other websites:

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72129910>

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72071363>

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72038466>

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702759-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72138472>

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72145949> (see posts 5, 19, 20, 28, and 29)

<http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/702760-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/72189162>

<http://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/384i03/new_game_after_completing_the_game_good_idea/>

<http://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/3cjynd/new_finisher_animations_free_dlc_revealed_by_ps/> (see comments by flyingcloud11, SzyjeCzapki, Raidann, and BiggDope).

 

[Warlegend]

Sooo

could be that DLC #15 are new Finishing Moves and DLC #16 adds NG+ as the grand finale. Who knows... besides CDPR

 

[zorba1138]

People are expecting NG+ to arrive before at least the 1st expansion that's cute....

I personally think it's not going to happen, but the game can sure use upwards scaling it's a bit annoying that no monsters scale in this game and you end up being chased by the same level 9 bandits and level 5 wolves through the entire game.

It also makes the main story content trivial in difficulty on any difficulty setting to anyone who actually wants to play the side content.

So yeah NG+ on it's own will suck quite a bit, and unless there is a complete combat mechanics redesign and rebalance why would you want it, and I personally don't see that happening any time soon if at all since even on the highest difficulty this game after about level 10-12ish becomes a bloody joke so not sure why would people want to have an NG+ mode even if they just artificially scale the monsters back.

Replaying the game without any meaningful character progression? what for exactly?

 

[wolfheart14]

Finish the game 300 hours plus, with contracts than you will see .

 

[laod159]

Seriously though, if CDPR released New Game + as a paid DLC, I would definitely buy it.

 

[zeypheruk]

It is Definitely coming, new patch has more new entries regarding weapons etc. Basically NGP versions of the school gears etc etc.

 

[pryt86]

Well they did mention there was a new game mode in the works

 

[wolfheart14]

That's the meaning of this post for those who are willing to repay for this mode to say something like :
"Yes bring the NG plus , we want it , no matter if costs included " if it is really desired .
And to look and find support here or on other sites for ng plus .
The devs already seen interest in ng plus implementation ...

Unfortunetly it is still needed to ask polite for the implementation

I have to underline : I love this game a lot ...and now the game it seems that it is made to enjoy the story , the contracts and than to forget it.... .Now the game has 0 value of replay .And with a ng plus and a posible arena , it will be a masterpiece .It will be the next iconic game after Diablo 2 Lord of destruction.I think it will be a great thing for CD PROJECT RED.

 

[LionOfVenice]

It is Definitely coming, new patch has more new entries regarding weapons etc. Basically NGP versions of the school gears etc etc.

Really? How did you find that?

 

[zeypheruk]

In the patch.bunle files new entires for items etc

 

[wolfheart14]

Well...... guards scale with Gerald level (35 /45-55) , relics and not only relics scale with Gerald lvl (35/200-300 and so on dmg.).Only witcher gears and dlc gears do not scale .The mobs and bosses scale with stamina and dmg:
Imagine.... at first boss with Keira( Nithrall) ... I got 1 hit blow with warrior leather jacket and viper swords and I died in death march . With mastercraft feline gear 3 hits blow and I died at lvl 35 on death march and not to think at Imlerith with warrior jacket I was killed on wrong dodge resulting 1 shot kill . So all it scales almost right and yes the xp progresion in this game is small but it is right in my opinion . I would state that damage on mobs , foes and bosses scaling should be incresed about 20-30% or nerf overall 20 % all damage from Gerald talents ...this would give a dark souls feeling on all dificulties.

So look NG plus implementation in the right expacted way .And should please all of you.
These are my findings from plays

---------- Updated at 10:42 AM ----------

http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/53675-The-Witcher-3-has-NO-need-for-New-Game?p=1850695#post1850695

Earlier I posted on this thread about what I found plaiyng on all dificulties . I state an ng plus will improve the overall sistem of the game .

 

[LionOfVenice]

In the patch.bunle files new entires for items etc

That's interesting! :geraltthatsgood:

 

[chrisfrosthansen]

Maybe an unpopular opinion: I would rather have CDPR working on NG+ than on future patches.

 

[gtcarlson]

Wrong. 14 are already out.

14 (14th being Ciri) are out and combat finishers brings us to 15, how was I wrong?

Either way, I'm hoping that it is optional and not forced on the player.

Of course it would be option, how could you force it on somebody? I can't imagine a developer making it so you couldn't start a fresh new game.

 

[kinch_dedalus]

Maybe an unpopular opinion: I would rather have CDPR working on NG+ than on future patches.

I agree!