Control Resonant New Game Plus: What Carries Over

Is there New Game Plus in Control Resonant?

Yes — Remedy confirmed NG+ ships at launch, not as a post-launch patch. It’s a real second-run mode, not just a stat carryover: bosses get new behaviors and the build system opens up further.

What carries over to NG+?

• Aberrant upgrades and form progress
• Health and Power upgrade resources
• Combat abilities earned from Resonants
• Talents and Artifacts

What resets?

Traversal abilities do not carry over. Reach, Shift, and the movement kit are re-earned through the world — which keeps zone gating intact on a second run. Plan exploration accordingly: our zones guide covers how zone levels interact with ability gating.

What’s new in NG+?

• Fourth Artifact slot — first runs cap at three equipped Artifacts
• New talent nodes not available on a first playthrough
• Multi-ability boss rewards — Resonants that offered a 1-of-3 choice can grant additional picks, so divergent builds converge across runs
• New boss behaviors — Resonant fights change rather than replaying identically

Does NG+ matter for platinum?

Almost certainly. Between the extra Artifact slot, the talent nodes, and stacking boss abilities, some trophies — like maxing an Aberrant Form or commanding a Breaker — are likely easier or only reachable on a second run. Treat your first playthrough as the scouting pass.