What Happens if You Start a New Game in Elden Ring?

Learn what you retain when starting a new game in Elden Ring and how New Game Plus works.

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You will not lose everything if you start a new game in Elden Ring. In a New Game Plus (NG+) mode, all your items, gear, and character levels are retained. However, if you start a completely new game separate from NG+, you will begin with a fresh character.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will my items be lost if I restart Elden Ring? No, your items remain if you use New Game Plus (NG+).
  2. What is New Game Plus in Elden Ring? New Game Plus (NG+) allows you to retain your gear and levels while starting a new playthrough.
  3. Can I start a completely new game in Elden Ring? Yes, but you will begin with a fresh character and lose all progress from your previous games.
  4. How does character progression work in Elden Ring? Character progression allows you to level up and enhance abilities, retained in NG+ but reset in a new game.