Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance release is just around the corner, and as expected, Atlus has begun gearing up with the marketing. As such, a plethora of new information has begun rolling out, with the latest batch confirming some new demons and details on the new extreme difficulty mode “Godborn” that’ll be available in New Game Plus.
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First up are the three new demons to the series.
Onyankopon (Enigma)
A sky god to the Ashanti people and other tribes in West Africa.
Anansi (Genma)
A folkloric hero of the Ashanti, Anansi is mostly known as a trickster who gets by on his wits and cunning.
Nyami Nyami (Dragon)
The Zambezi River god of the Tonga and Lozi tribes of southern Africa. He has the body of a snake and the head of a fish or dragon and is said to protect people living near the water.
And here’s a breakdown of what you can expect for the New Game Plus mode, including what Godborn difficulty does.
Post-clear Succession Features
In this game, after clearing the main story, you can start playing again with some of the data carried over
by loading the clear data.
Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns, and once conditions are met, “Godborn” can
be selected. Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns, and once conditions are met, “Creation” can be selected.
Newborn
It retains the following elements. This is for those who want to replay the game while retaining the
difficulty of the battles.
- Enemy Status Information
- Demon Compendium
- Removal of fusion restrictions
- Some Miracles
Reborn
In addition to the elements carried over from the “newborn” version, the following elements are also
carried over. This is recommended for those who want to play the game again but want to make battles
easier.
- Nahobino’s abilities, including Miracles
- Ally demons
- Items, including Macca and other valuables\
- Glory
Godborn
The elements to be taken over are the same as in “reborn” but the enemy demons that appear are greatly enhanced. Recommended for those seeking a new playing experience through extreme battles.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and Steam on June 14.