Phantom Blade Zero New Game+ checklist: what to do before the New Cycle

Quick answer

Before moving to the New Cycle (New Game+), get the true ending and go over the missables: what resets does not come back. You keep weapons, Edges, accessories, medicines, collectibles, Dust and abilities; you lose maps, quests, Bells and keys. Tick each step in the list.

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Before you start (first playthrough)

What carries over and what resets

How to start it

  • New Cycle guide →

In the New Cycle

  • Upgrade calculator →
  • Accessory calculator →
  • Skill tree planner →

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Data as of 12 November 2026. Sources:

Frequently asked questions

What carries over to the New Cycle?

Weapons, Phantom Edges, accessories and medicines with their upgrades and tempering, books, flowers, ambers, blackstones, materials, Dust and abilities.

What resets?

Map, quest and Bell progress, keys, acolyte masks and items that open areas.

Are there New Cycle trophies?

No. That is why it is best to finish the true ending and the missables in the first playthrough.

What changes in the New Cycle?

You can take weapons and Edges past 30 by getting them again, polish accessories further and level the 30-level abilities, and shops sell unlimited materials. Enemies are tougher.

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  • Release29 Oct 2026
  • PlatformsPS5 · PC
  • StudioS-GAME

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