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==Shin Megami Tensei==
==Shin Megami Tensei==
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===Shin Megami Tensei===
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====Game Boy Advance / Mobile====
====Game Boy Advance / Mobile====
The following [[A-Mode DDS]] data carries over:
The following [[A-Mode DDS]] data carries over:
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Completing the Chaos ending unlocks the [[Demon Bank]], which can be accessed from the [[Cathedral of Shadows]].
Completing the Chaos ending unlocks the [[Demon Bank]], which can be accessed from the [[Cathedral of Shadows]].


===Shin Megami Tensei II===
==={{link|game|smt2}}===
Upon completing the game, the [[Diamond Realm]] is unlocked.
Upon completing the game, the [[Diamond Realm]] is unlocked.


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Some Visionary items can only be obtained once certain endings have been completed.
Some Visionary items can only be obtained once certain endings have been completed.


===Shin Megami Tensei if...===
==={{link|game|smtif}}===
Upon starting a new cycle, the player is able to choose [[Akira Miyamoto]] as a partner.
Upon starting a new cycle, the player is able to choose [[Akira Miyamoto]] as a [[Partner]].


====PlayStation====
====PlayStation====
A set of indicators for each ending is added to that save file.
A set of indicators for each ending is added to that save file.


===''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne / Maniax'' ===
===''{{link|game|smt3}} / [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax|Maniax]]''===
The following data carries over in all releases:
The following data carries over in all releases:
*Playtime
*Playtime
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*Extra [[Press Turn]] Icon (Unlocked by completing the Burial Chamber)
*Extra [[Press Turn]] Icon (Unlocked by completing the Burial Chamber)


===''Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey / Redux'' ===
===''{{link|game|smtsj}} / [[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux|Redux]]''===
{{Research|reason=idk if all of this is accurate (Vanilla Strange Journey)}}
The following data carries over in all releases:
*Playtime
*[[Macca]]
*Non-key items, equipment and [[Forma]]
*[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey|Demon Compendium]] and Demon Analysis Level
*Maximum demon stock
*New optional bosses can be encountered
*New EX Missions
 
====Redux====
====Redux====
In ''Redux'', the following data automatically carries over:
*Playtime
*Demon stock count
*Demon analysis level
*Amount of demons defeated
*Unlocked special demon fusions
*Fusion level restrictions removed
*Developed items at the Lab
*[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux|Demon Compendium]]
New accessories, Sub Apps, and EX Missions are also available.
The player can also select any or none of the following data to carry over:
*[[Macca]]
*[[Forma]] (Base and Assist Forma)
*Expendables
*Equipment
*Sub Apps
*Level, Stats and Experience
*Automap Data
Additionally, ''Redux'' gives the new option to play on "Impossible" difficulty. Starting a new game on Impossible does not allow you to carry on a majority of the benefits mentioned above.


===''Shin Megami Tensei IV''===
===''{{link|game|smt4}}''===
Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''New Life''' and '''Reincarnation'''.
Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''New Life''' and '''Reincarnation'''.


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The following data also carries over.
The following data also carries over.


*Level / Stats / Skills
*Level, Stats and Skills
*Macca
*Macca
*[[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Equipment]]
*[[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV|Equipment]]
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*Any spent App Points are refunded
*Any spent App Points are refunded


===''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''===
===''{{link|game|smt4a}}''===
Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''New Life''' and '''Reincarnation'''.
Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''New Life''' and '''Reincarnation'''.


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The following data also carries over.
The following data also carries over.


*Level / Stats / Skills
*Level, Stats and Skills
*Macca
*Macca
*[[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Equipment]]
*[[Equipment in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Equipment]]
*[[Items in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Consumable Items]]
*[[Items in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|Consumable Items]]
*App points <!-- {need to double check if its refunded or if your leftover points are carried over} -->
*App points <!-- {need to double check if its refunded or if your leftover points are carried over} -->
===''Shin Megami Tensei V''===
 
==={{link|game|smt5}}===
Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''Newborn''' and '''Reborn'''.
 
The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.
*Enemy info
*[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V|Demon Compendium]]
*Unlocked fusions
*Certain Miracles
 
====Newborn====
*The [[Nahobino|protagonist]]'s stats, level and miracles are reset.
 
====Reborn====
*Level and Stats
*Miracles
*Demons in the player's party
*Macca
*Items (minus key items)
*Glory
 
In addition, upon arrival to the [[World of Shadows]] during the player's first new cycle, two [[Miracle]]s are unlocked "Divine Persuasion" and "Divine Eminence."
 
==={{link|game|smt5v}}===
By default, the player is given two options for New Game+: '''Newborn''' and '''Reborn'''. There is an additional unlockable option, '''Godborn'''. Upon arrival to the [[World of Shadows]] during the player's first new cycle, two new [[Miracle]]s are unlocked: "Divine Persuasion" and "Divine Eminence."
 
The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.
*Enemy info
*[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V|Demon Compendium]]
*Unlocked fusions
*Certain Miracles
 
====Newborn====
*The [[Nahobino|protagonist]]'s stats, level and miracles are reset.
 
====Reborn====
*Level and Stats
*Miracles
*Demons in the player's party
*Macca
*Items (and some key items)
*Glory
 
====Godborn====
By completing the "[[The Great Adversary]]" side quest, which is unlocked by defeating Lucifer once, reloading the non-cleared save, and speaking to [[Mastema]], the player unlocks the '''Godborn''' option. This option carries over the same data as '''Reborn''', but with some notable changes:
*Any currently owned relics will be automatically sold upon selecting '''Godborn.'''
*Another new miracle is unlocked: "Recalled Divinity."
*Every enemy's level is raised to level 150. They deal more damage and take less damage.
*Incences, Balms, and Sutras are available to purchase from [[Gustave]] in the [[Cadaver's Hollow]].
*[[Glory]] is able to be sold to [[Gustave]] for Macca. 1000 Glory must be sold at a time, and it is exchanged for 500000{{M}}.
*The Devil Talisman and [[Lucifer]] in his Kaneko design become available after visiting the [[World of Shadows]] after unlocking the ability to fuse demons.
*The "[[Achievements in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance|The Will of the Godborn]]" achievement is earned by completing the game on the '''Godborn''' option.


==Persona==
==Persona==
==={{link|game|P3}}===
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===''Persona 3''===


===''Persona 3 FES''===
==={{link|game|P3f}}===
Upon completion the save file gains a star, and a '''New Cycle''' can be started with the following data carried into it:
 
*Playtime
*Money
*Protagonist Level
*Protagonist Equipment
*[[Social_Stats#Persona_3|Social Stats]]
*[[Personas in Persona 3 FES|Persona Compendium]]
*Any special items that were received through [[Social Link]]s, which allow for the creation of ultimate personas.
 
====''The Answer''====
====''The Answer''====
''The Answer'' does not have a '''New Cycle'''.


===''Persona 4''===
==={{link|game|P3r}}===
In New Game+, content carried over into the new game is as follows:
* Play time
* Money
* Personas
* [[Personas in Persona 3 Reload|Persona Compendium]]
* Analysis information
* Stats
* [[Social Stats]]
* Protagonist level
* Protagonist HP/SP gains outside of leveling
* Teammate stat boosts from Incense
* Teammate HP/SP gains outside of leveling
* Items
* [[Equipment in Persona 3 Reload|Equipment]]
* Skill Cards
* Materials
* Twilight Fragments
* All costumes besides SEES uniforms
* Some souvenirs received from characters
* Items received from characters for unlocking Personas
 
When starting a new game with the Merciless difficulty, only the following content is carried over:
* Play time
* All costumes besides SEES uniforms
* Some souvenirs received from characters
 
==={{link|game|P4}}===
Upon completion the save file icon turns pink and gains a lotus flower, and continuing this save will start the game's '''Second Cycle''' with the following data carried into it:
Upon completion the save file icon turns pink and gains a lotus flower, and continuing this save will start the game's '''Second Cycle''' with the following data carried into it:
*Money
*Money
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*The Player can summon any persona from the Compendium regardless of their current level.
*The Player can summon any persona from the Compendium regardless of their current level.
*There are a few additional decisions during some Social Link events
*There are a few additional decisions during some Social Link events
*If the a previous save file reached the True Ending, [[Izanagi-no-Okami]] will be available to fuse after July 10th.
*If the previous save file reached the True Ending, [[Izanagi-no-Okami]] will be available to fuse after July 10th.
*[[The Reaper]] can be found inside of normal chests in dungeons where the optional boss at the end has been defeated.
*[[The Reaper]] can be found inside of normal chests in dungeons where the optional boss at the end has been defeated.
*[[Margaret]] can be challenged inside of [[Heaven (Dungeon)|Heaven]] during the True ending route. To fight her, the player must avoid all bad endings, defeat all optional bosses, and max out the Empress Social Link before March 20th.
*[[Margaret]] can be challenged inside of [[Heaven (Dungeon)|Heaven]] during the True Ending route. To fight her, the player must avoid all bad endings, defeat all optional bosses, and max out the Empress Social Link before March 20th.


===''Persona 4 Golden''===
==={{link|game|P4g}}===


===''Persona 5''===
Things that get carried over in New Game+:
* Persona Compendium
* Social Stats
* Velvet Room items that reduce the compendium costs
* Persona fusion key items from maxing out Social Links
* Margaret's Bookmark
* Items unlocked at Daidara Metalworks
* Unlocked skill cards
* Clothes
* Money
* Play time
* Network rescue log
 
Things that unlock in New Game+:
* [[Izanagi-no-Okami]] can be fused
* Margaret will invite the protagonist to fight her on March 20th. This requires beating all of the optional bosses and maxing Margaret's Social Link by February 13th, then returning to the Velvet Room on March 20th after receiving the Orb of Sight.
* Adjust difficulty settings
** In the 2023 remastered version, this can now be done from the start without requiring New Game+
 
==={{link|game|P5}}===
The following data carries over:
The following data carries over:
*Money
*Money
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The player will also carry over any special items that were received through [[Confidant]] relationships, such as Christmas and Farewell Presents. Christmas Presents allow the player to quickly level up that present's associated Social Link as long as they have a Persona with the same [[Arcana]] in their stock. Farewell Presents allow that present's associated Social Link to learn some of their skills immediately upon restarting that Social Link in New Game+.
The player will also carry over any special items that were received through [[Confidant]] relationships, such as Christmas and Farewell Presents. Christmas Presents allow the player to quickly level up that present's associated Social Link as long as they have a Persona with the same [[Arcana]] in their stock. Farewell Presents allow that present's associated Social Link to learn some of their skills immediately upon restarting that Social Link in New Game+.
===''Persona 5 Royal''===
 
==={{link|game|P5r}}===
The following data carries over:
The following data carries over:
*Personas
*Personas
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A battle against [[Lavenza]] is unlocked and is available in the third semester. The player must first secure a route to the treasure in [[Laboratory Palace|Maruki's Palace]], and then the battle will be available in [[Mementos]] by speaking to Lavenza outside of The [[Velvet Room]]'s entrance.
A battle against [[Lavenza]] is unlocked and is available in the third semester. The player must first secure a route to the treasure in [[Laboratory Palace|Maruki's Palace]], and then the battle will be available in [[Mementos]] by speaking to Lavenza outside of The [[Velvet Room]]'s entrance.


===''Persona 5 Strikers''===
==={{link|game|P5s}}===
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===''Persona 5 Tactica''===
==={{link|game|P5t}}===
The following data carries over:
The following data carries over:
*Money
*Money
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The player also unlocks a Special Art section in the Report menu, which allows them to view concept art of the game's characters, Personas, enemies, and locations.
The player also unlocks a Special Art section in the Report menu, which allows them to view concept art of the game's characters, Personas, enemies, and locations.
====''Repaint Your Heart''====
====''Repaint Your Heart''====
After completing this DLC the player unlocks the following features:
After completing this DLC the player unlocks the following features:
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*New images of DLC-exclusive characters and enemies are added to the Images and Special Art sections of the Report Screen in the main story.  
*New images of DLC-exclusive characters and enemies are added to the Images and Special Art sections of the Report Screen in the main story.  
*Challenge stages have been added and are accessible from the DLC Mode's title screen.
*Challenge stages have been added and are accessible from the DLC Mode's title screen.
==Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner==
==={{link|game|ddsat1}}===
Upon starting a new cycle, the following data carries over:
*Playtime
*Unlocked [[Mantra (Advancement System)|Mantra]]s and skills
Additionally, a boss fight with the [[Demi-fiend]] becomes available.
==={{link|game|ddsat2}}===
Upon starting a new cycle, the following data carries over:
*Playtime
*Unlocked Mantras and skills
Hard mode can also be unlocked when completing the game, but Mantras and skills will not be permitted to carry over on this difficulty.


[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanics]]

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New Game+ (also commonly referred to as New Game Plus, NG+, or New Cycle) is a post-game gameplay mode that allows players to start a new game and carry over some data, such as items, money, or Compendium entries, from a pre-existing completed save file.

Shin Megami Tensei

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Shin Megami Tensei

Game Boy Advance / Mobile

The following A-Mode DDS data carries over:

  • Analysed demons
  • Visionary items

Some Visionary items can only be obtained once certain endings have been completed.

Completing the Chaos ending unlocks the Demon Bank, which can be accessed from the Cathedral of Shadows.

Shin Megami Tensei II

Upon completing the game, the Diamond Realm is unlocked.

Game Boy Advance / Mobile

The following A-Mode DDS data carries over:

Some Visionary items can only be obtained once certain endings have been completed.

Shin Megami Tensei if...

Upon starting a new cycle, the player is able to choose Akira Miyamoto as a Partner.

PlayStation

A set of indicators for each ending is added to that save file.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne / Maniax

The following data carries over in all releases:

  • Playtime
  • Demon Compendium
  • First-person Perspective Mode Unlocked
  • Fusion Level Restrictions Removed
  • Hard Mode Unlocked (Original release only)

Maniax

Upon starting a new cycle, the player is given the option to wear the Hooded Jacket (which gives Str +2 and Vit +1) or the Leather Jacket (which gives Mag +2 and Agi +1).

In the HD Remaster, a set of indicators for each of the game's potential endings is added to that save file. Completing a given route on a new game cycle will fill its respective ending indicator on the file select screen.
A total of 7 ending indicators can be unlocked. 5 for completing the endings present in the original release, and 2 for completing the new ending in the Maniax and Chronicle editions with Dante and Raidou Kuzunoha XIV respectively.

The following data also carries over:

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey / Redux

This article is in need of research.
Reason: idk if all of this is accurate (Vanilla Strange Journey)

The following data carries over in all releases:

  • Playtime
  • Macca
  • Non-key items, equipment and Forma
  • Demon Compendium and Demon Analysis Level
  • Maximum demon stock
  • New optional bosses can be encountered
  • New EX Missions

Redux

In Redux, the following data automatically carries over:

  • Playtime
  • Demon stock count
  • Demon analysis level
  • Amount of demons defeated
  • Unlocked special demon fusions
  • Fusion level restrictions removed
  • Developed items at the Lab
  • Demon Compendium

New accessories, Sub Apps, and EX Missions are also available.

The player can also select any or none of the following data to carry over:

  • Macca
  • Forma (Base and Assist Forma)
  • Expendables
  • Equipment
  • Sub Apps
  • Level, Stats and Experience
  • Automap Data

Additionally, Redux gives the new option to play on "Impossible" difficulty. Starting a new game on Impossible does not allow you to carry on a majority of the benefits mentioned above.

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: New Life and Reincarnation.

A set of indicators for each ending is added to the save file.

The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.

  • Play Log
  • Analysed demons
  • Demon Compendium
  • Unlocked Special Fusions
  • Skill Expansion and Demon Skill+ Apps
  • DDS Card with the attached demon
  • Master Mode Unlocked
  • Fusion Booster X App Unlocked
  • New Challenge Quests Unlocked

New Life

Flynn's level, stats and skills are reset.

Reincarnation

The following data also carries over.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: New Life and Reincarnation.

The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.

  • Play Log
  • Analysed demons
  • Demon Compendium
  • Unlocked Special Fusions
  • Skill Expansion and Demon Skill+ Apps
  • DDS Card with the attached demon

New demon fusions become available to the player depending on which ending they achieve. Merkabah, Lucifer, and Chironnupu are unlocked no matter which ending is reached. Metatron and Satan are unlocked if one of the two neutral endings is achieved.

New Life

Nanashi's level, stats and skills are reset.

Reincarnation

The following data also carries over.

Shin Megami Tensei V

Upon completing the game, the player is given two options for New Game+: Newborn and Reborn.

The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.

Newborn

Reborn

  • Level and Stats
  • Miracles
  • Demons in the player's party
  • Macca
  • Items (minus key items)
  • Glory

In addition, upon arrival to the World of Shadows during the player's first new cycle, two Miracles are unlocked "Divine Persuasion" and "Divine Eminence."

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

By default, the player is given two options for New Game+: Newborn and Reborn. There is an additional unlockable option, Godborn. Upon arrival to the World of Shadows during the player's first new cycle, two new Miracles are unlocked: "Divine Persuasion" and "Divine Eminence."

The following data carries over regardless of which option the player chooses.

Newborn

Reborn

  • Level and Stats
  • Miracles
  • Demons in the player's party
  • Macca
  • Items (and some key items)
  • Glory

Godborn

By completing the "The Great Adversary" side quest, which is unlocked by defeating Lucifer once, reloading the non-cleared save, and speaking to Mastema, the player unlocks the Godborn option. This option carries over the same data as Reborn, but with some notable changes:

  • Any currently owned relics will be automatically sold upon selecting Godborn.
  • Another new miracle is unlocked: "Recalled Divinity."
  • Every enemy's level is raised to level 150. They deal more damage and take less damage.
  • Incences, Balms, and Sutras are available to purchase from Gustave in the Cadaver's Hollow.
  • Glory is able to be sold to Gustave for Macca. 1000 Glory must be sold at a time, and it is exchanged for 500000Macca.
  • The Devil Talisman and Lucifer in his Kaneko design become available after visiting the World of Shadows after unlocking the ability to fuse demons.
  • The "The Will of the Godborn" achievement is earned by completing the game on the Godborn option.

Persona

Persona 3

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Persona 3 FES

Upon completion the save file gains a star, and a New Cycle can be started with the following data carried into it:

The Answer

The Answer does not have a New Cycle.

Persona 3 Reload

In New Game+, content carried over into the new game is as follows:

  • Play time
  • Money
  • Personas
  • Persona Compendium
  • Analysis information
  • Stats
  • Social Stats
  • Protagonist level
  • Protagonist HP/SP gains outside of leveling
  • Teammate stat boosts from Incense
  • Teammate HP/SP gains outside of leveling
  • Items
  • Equipment
  • Skill Cards
  • Materials
  • Twilight Fragments
  • All costumes besides SEES uniforms
  • Some souvenirs received from characters
  • Items received from characters for unlocking Personas

When starting a new game with the Merciless difficulty, only the following content is carried over:

  • Play time
  • All costumes besides SEES uniforms
  • Some souvenirs received from characters

Persona 4

Upon completion the save file icon turns pink and gains a lotus flower, and continuing this save will start the game's Second Cycle with the following data carried into it:

On top of the carried over data, there are some changes only available in a Second Cycle:

  • The Player can summon any persona from the Compendium regardless of their current level.
  • There are a few additional decisions during some Social Link events
  • If the previous save file reached the True Ending, Izanagi-no-Okami will be available to fuse after July 10th.
  • The Reaper can be found inside of normal chests in dungeons where the optional boss at the end has been defeated.
  • Margaret can be challenged inside of Heaven during the True Ending route. To fight her, the player must avoid all bad endings, defeat all optional bosses, and max out the Empress Social Link before March 20th.

Persona 4 Golden

Things that get carried over in New Game+:

  • Persona Compendium
  • Social Stats
  • Velvet Room items that reduce the compendium costs
  • Persona fusion key items from maxing out Social Links
  • Margaret's Bookmark
  • Items unlocked at Daidara Metalworks
  • Unlocked skill cards
  • Clothes
  • Money
  • Play time
  • Network rescue log

Things that unlock in New Game+:

  • Izanagi-no-Okami can be fused
  • Margaret will invite the protagonist to fight her on March 20th. This requires beating all of the optional bosses and maxing Margaret's Social Link by February 13th, then returning to the Velvet Room on March 20th after receiving the Orb of Sight.
  • Adjust difficulty settings
    • In the 2023 remastered version, this can now be done from the start without requiring New Game+

Persona 5

The following data carries over:

The player will also carry over any special items that were received through Confidant relationships, such as Christmas and Farewell Presents. Christmas Presents allow the player to quickly level up that present's associated Social Link as long as they have a Persona with the same Arcana in their stock. Farewell Presents allow that present's associated Social Link to learn some of their skills immediately upon restarting that Social Link in New Game+.

Persona 5 Royal

The following data carries over:

The player will also carry over any special items that were received through Confidant relationships, such as Christmas and Farewell Presents. These items have the same effects that they have in the original Persona 5. In addition, Thieves Den progress will carry over. This data is available in all save files the player has and can be accessed at any time by any save; the carryover feature is not exclusive to New Game+.

A battle against Lavenza is unlocked and is available in the third semester. The player must first secure a route to the treasure in Maruki's Palace, and then the battle will be available in Mementos by speaking to Lavenza outside of The Velvet Room's entrance.

Persona 5 Strikers

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Persona 5 Tactica

The following data carries over:

The player also unlocks a Special Art section in the Report menu, which allows them to view concept art of the game's characters, Personas, enemies, and locations.

Repaint Your Heart

After completing this DLC the player unlocks the following features:

  • Goro Akechi and Kasumi Yoshizawa will become available as party members in the main story once the Phantom Thieves are reassembled midway through the first Kingdom.
  • New images of DLC-exclusive characters and enemies are added to the Images and Special Art sections of the Report Screen in the main story.
  • Challenge stages have been added and are accessible from the DLC Mode's title screen.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Upon starting a new cycle, the following data carries over:

  • Playtime
  • Unlocked Mantras and skills

Additionally, a boss fight with the Demi-fiend becomes available.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

Upon starting a new cycle, the following data carries over:

  • Playtime
  • Unlocked Mantras and skills

Hard mode can also be unlocked when completing the game, but Mantras and skills will not be permitted to carry over on this difficulty.