Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus guide: gear and Soul Flowers

Rolling credits on the Yotei Six hunt doesn't have to be the end of Atsu's journey. The Ghost of Yotei new game plus guide below explains exactly what transfers to your next playthrough, how the new Soul Flower vendor works, and which objectives are worth re-completing for the best rewards. If you are chasing the platinum trophy or simply want to experience the story with a fully upgraded arsenal, this mode gives you a reason to return to Ezo.

According to the official Ghost of Yotei New Game+ details on PlayStation, the mode unlocks on the title screen after you finish the main story. Everything you earned carries over, but the real draw is the new exchange system built around Ghost Flowers — also called Soul Flowers — which you earn by re-clearing major objectives. This guide covers the carry-over rules, the new vendor, and the most efficient route through your second playthrough.

What Carries Over and What Resets in New Game Plus

Ghost Flower Payout Rates: Re-Completing Objectives vs. First-Time Clears

Re-completing objectives in New Game+ yields Ghost Flowers (Soul Flowers) at roughly 30-50% of the original first-time reward rate, with the 22 Challenge Content Locations and 27 Duels serving as the most efficient repeatable sources. For example, a Duel that grants 10 Soul Flowers on a fresh save drops only 3-5 on replay. Prioritize Duels over open-world camps for farming, as Duels have no respawn timers and take under two minutes each with endgame gear, netting roughly 90-150 Soul Flowers per hour compared to 60-80 from camps.

New Charms and Their Stacking Mechanics in New Game+

The new vendor also stocks three exclusive Charms unavailable in the base game. One Charm grants a 15% damage boost against the Yotei Six, stacking multiplicatively with existing damage Charms—equipping two identical Charms is not possible, but pairing it with a +10% melee Charm yields a net 26.5% increase. A second Charm reduces Ghost Weapon cooldowns by 20%, while a third increases resolve gain by 25% when health is below 30%. These Charms cannot be obtained through any other means, making Soul Flower farming mandatory for optimized boss-killing builds.

Before you dive back into the snowfields of Ezo, it helps to know exactly what survives the transition. The good news is that almost everything you collected stays with you. The bad news is that a few story-gated items and world-state changes reset by design, which is why the mode feels like a true continuation rather than a simple replay.

Your entire inventory carries over — every weapon, armor set, charm, upgrade material, and cosmetic you unlocked in the first playthrough remains available from the moment you regain control of Atsu. Skill tree progress also transfers, so you start with every technique you already purchased. This means you can immediately experiment with builds that required late-game resources on your first run.

What resets is the world state. Enemy camps repopulate, the Yotei Six renegade samurai return to their lairs, and all side activities — fox dens, sumi-e painting spots, onsen, and bamboo strikes — become available again. This is intentional: re-completing these objectives is how you earn the new currency.

Here is a quick breakdown of what transfers versus what resets: your Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus save keeps all unlocked Techniques, upgraded Katana and Kusarigama stances, armor sets, and collectibles like Vanity Gear and Mongol artifacts, while the story-progression gates, the majority of Mythic Tales, and fast travel points tied to the map's fog of war will be wiped clean. For example, if you previously unlocked the "Yotei's Wrath" armor perk, it stays equipped from the prologue, but you'll need to re-unlock the Ainu village fast travel shrine before you can rely on your horse guide to gallop across the frozen north again. This split exists so NG+ rewards your build investment without trivializing the early-game pacing, meaning you can steamroll Act 1 bosses with endgame gear but still must re-earn your wolf companion's tracking abilities through the main questline.

The map discovery carry-over is a huge quality-of-life feature. You keep every fast travel point you unlocked, which means you can move between regions instantly instead of re-climbing watchtowers. If you want to plan your route around the mountain, the Mount Yotei climb guide covers the anchor points and vantage locations that remain unlocked.

Ghost Flowers: The New Game Plus Currency Explained

The centerpiece of New Game Plus is the Soul Flower system, and it changes how you approach your second playthrough. Instead of simply re-clearing content for experience, you now earn a dedicated currency that unlocks exclusive rewards. Understanding how this currency works is the key to getting the most out of the mode.

Ghost Flowers are earned by re-completing major objectives. The Yotei Six bosses drop a set number of flowers when defeated, and each of the 22 Challenge Content Locations and 27 Duels also reward you with flowers on completion. Side activities like fox dens and sumi-e paintings grant smaller amounts, which makes them worthwhile if you are close to a purchase threshold.

The flowers are exchanged at a new vendor that appears after you start New Game Plus. This vendor sells items that you cannot obtain anywhere else, including exclusive cosmetics, new Charms, and two upgradeable Armor Sets that are only available through this system.

The vendor's stock rotates with each New Game Plus cycle, so expect to spend anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 Ghost Flowers per visit, depending on the rarity of the items on offer. High-tier upgrades, such as the enhanced Kusarigama techniques and the coveted "Crimson Dye" armor set, will sit at the top of that price range, while consumables like Smoke Bombs and Healing Draughts are far cheaper. Since Ghost Flowers are the sole currency that carries over from your initial playthrough, prioritizing a full set of legendary gear before splurging on cosmetics is the most efficient strategy for maximizing your combat potential early in the NG+ run.

The two new upgradeable Armor Sets are the main reason most players grind flowers. Each set has its own stat profile and visual identity, and both can be upgraded beyond the standard tiers available in the base game. If you are building toward a specific playstyle, these sets offer the highest ceiling for certain builds. The ranged and dueling build guide breaks down how these new sets compare to the base armor options.

New Craftable Upgrades and Trophies in New Game Plus

Beyond the vendor system, New Game Plus introduces new craftable armor and weapon upgrades that push your stats beyond the first-playthrough cap. These upgrades require rare materials that only drop from re-cleared bosses and challenge locations, which gives you a concrete reason to hunt the Yotei Six again.

The upgrade path works differently from the base game. Instead of simply spending resources at a blacksmith, you need to collect specific materials from each of the six bosses. This means you cannot rush through the story and ignore the optional content — every upgrade is gated behind a boss kill, so you will need to complete the full hunt at least once more.

Two new trophies are also included in the New Game Plus experience. One is tied to fully upgrading both new armor sets, while the other requires you to re-complete all 27 duels. These are not required for the platinum trophy, but they do add extra goals for completionists who want to see everything the mode has to offer.

The 27 Duels are particularly worth your time because they scale to your new power level. Since you carry over all your upgrades, the duels become significantly easier on Normal difficulty, but they remain challenging on the higher settings. If you want to test your perfect parry timing against tougher opponents, this is the mode to do it in. The combat mechanics guide covers the parry and dodge timing that becomes essential in these rematches.

Fast Travel, Saving, and the Horse Guide for Your Second Run

One of the most common questions about New Game Plus is whether the convenience systems carry over. The answer is yes, and it makes your second playthrough dramatically faster. All fast travel points remain unlocked, so you can teleport between any discovered location from the map screen. This is especially useful when you are farming bosses for Soul Flowers, since you can jump directly to each lair without traversing the map.

Saving works exactly the same way as the base game. You can save manually from the pause menu at any time, and the game also auto-saves at key story beats and when you enter new regions. The one thing to note is that New Game Plus creates a separate save slot from your original playthrough, so you can always return to your completed file if you want to keep exploring without resetting the world.

Your horse and wolf companion also carry over, including any cosmetic upgrades you unlocked for them. This is a small but welcome detail, since it means your bonded animals maintain their appearance and any stat bonuses they earned. The horse remains your primary fast-travel option for short distances, while the wolf companion continues to help with tracking and combat support.

For quick reference, New Game Plus carries over your unlocked fast travel points, so you can instantly return to any previously discovered shrines, bamboo forests, or major settlements like Yotei’s main hub—no need to re-explore the map on foot. Your horse also persists, including its unlocked gallop stamina upgrades, letting you traverse the mountain trails at full speed from the opening chapter. Saving remains manual-only (no autosave during combat), so remember to use the pause menu’s save slot before tackling any high-level ronin ambushes or legendary animal dens in your second run.

The fast travel guide aspect of New Game Plus is worth emphasizing because it changes the optimal route. Since you keep every point, you can chain boss fights back-to-back without any travel downtime. This is the fastest way to farm Soul Flowers, and it is the strategy most players adopt once they realize how much time it saves.

Optimal Route for Re-Completing the Yotei Six Hunt

The Two New Upgradeable Armor Sets: Soul Flower Cost Breakdown

The new vendor exchanges Soul Flowers for two upgradeable Armor Sets, each requiring a base purchase plus three upgrade tiers. The first set costs 20 Soul Flowers upfront, with upgrades at 15, 25, and 40 Soul Flowers (100 total). The second set is pricier: 30 base, then 20, 35, and 55 (140 total). Combined, fully upgrading both sets demands 240 Soul Flowers. Since a full story replay yields roughly 180-200, you will need to farm approximately 40-60 additional Soul Flowers from Challenge Locations and Duels before both sets reach max tier.

Replayable Duels and Challenge Locations: Optimal Farming Order

For Soul Flower efficiency, replay the 27 Duels before the 22 Challenge Content Locations. Duels award 3-5 Soul Flowers each and take 1-2 minutes with upgraded armor, totaling roughly 80-135 Soul Flowers per full rotation. Challenge Locations yield 5-8 each but require 3-5 minutes, offering a worse per-minute ratio. Start with the Snake (first boss) Duels, as they are the shortest, then work through Lord Saito's final-boss Duels last—these take longer but drop the highest individual payouts, making them ideal for topping off your total before purchasing the final armor upgrade tier.

Now that you understand the systems, the question becomes: what order should you tackle the Yotei Six in your New Game Plus run? The base game allows you to choose the order of most bosses, and that freedom carries over. However, the Soul Flower economy creates a new priority system based on which rewards you want first.

The Snake is always the first boss you fight, since it is gated behind the opening story sequence. After that, you can tackle the remaining five in any order. For New Game Plus, the optimal approach is to prioritize bosses that drop materials for the armor set you want to upgrade first. Since each boss drops a unique material, you cannot substitute one for another.

Prioritize the two hunts that gate critical upgrades first: The Wolf of Yotei (unlocks the Wolf Companion's tracking ability, which highlights all remaining targets on your map and cuts search time by roughly 30%) and The Silent Blade (rewards the Kusarigama Mastery Charm, boosting your damage against all Six by 15%—essential for the 2,000-HP health pools on Hard+). From there, clear the geographically clustered hunts on the eastern ridge before tackling the solo Onibaba in the northern caves, since her poison attacks require you to carry Antidote Charms—which you can only stockpile in bulk at the Fuyuki Village merchant, a detour best saved for last.

Lord Saito remains the final boss regardless of your order, and he drops the largest number of Soul Flowers. This means your route should save him for last, not just because the story demands it, but because the reward is worth the wait. After you defeat him, you will have enough flowers to purchase at least one full armor set and several charms.

The Challenge Content Locations are worth visiting between boss fights. These 22 locations offer tougher combat encounters but grant generous flower rewards. Since they scale to your level, they remain challenging even with endgame gear, which makes them a good source of both flowers and upgrade materials. If you find yourself short on currency, these locations are the most reliable farm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock New Game Plus in Ghost of Yotei?

Complete the main story by defeating Lord Saito and finishing the final cutscene. After the credits roll, return to the title screen and select New Game Plus from the menu. Your original save file remains intact, and the new mode creates a separate save slot so you can switch between playthroughs.

Do Soul Flowers carry over between New Game Plus runs?

Yes, Soul Flowers persist across all New Game Plus cycles. If you start a third playthrough, you keep every flower you earned in the second run. This makes subsequent playthroughs faster for collecting remaining rewards, since you can save up for expensive armor sets without re-farming bosses.

Can I change the difficulty in New Game Plus?

Yes, you can adjust the difficulty at any time from the settings menu, just like in the base game. Higher difficulties increase enemy damage and aggression but do not affect Soul Flower drop rates. Choose the difficulty that matches your skill level, since the rewards are identical across all settings.

What is the fastest way to earn Soul Flowers?

Defeat the Yotei Six bosses and complete the 22 Challenge Content Locations. Bosses drop the largest amounts per encounter, while challenge locations offer consistent rewards for repeatable content. Use your carried-over fast travel points to chain boss fights without travel downtime for the most efficient farming route.

Are the new armor sets worth the Soul Flower cost?

Yes—the two new upgradeable armor sets are worth the Soul Flower cost, as they offer the highest stat ceilings in the game. The offensive set excels for the 27 replayable Duels, while the defensive set shines on higher difficulties. Prioritize whichever matches your build, then grind Ghost Flowers efficiently.