So, you've conquered the Lands Between, defeated the final boss, and become the Elden Lord. But what's next? If you're looking for a new challenge, then Journey 2 is the answer.

Journey 2 is Elden Ring's version of New Game Plus. It allows you to start the game over with your same character, but with a big difference: all the enemies and bosses are much stronger. This is a great way to re-experience the game with a fresh challenge and to find things you may have missed the first time around.

What Carries Over to Journey 2?

The good news is that you don't have to start from scratch. Here's what you get to keep:

• Your Level and Stats: All your hard-earned levels and stat points will carry over.
• Weapons, Armor, and Talismans: Your entire inventory of gear will be waiting for you.
• Spells and Incantations: You'll still have all your magical abilities.
• Flasks: Your Flask of Crimson Tears and Flask of Cerulean Tears will retain their upgrades.
• Map Progress: The map will remain uncovered, but all Sites of Grace will be reset.

I remember my first time starting Journey 2. I was so confident with my end-game gear and high level. I ran into the first group of enemies I saw and got completely destroyed. It was a humbling experience, but it also made me realize how much fun this new challenge was going to be.

What Changes in Journey 2?

While you get to keep a lot of your progress, there are some key changes in Journey 2:

• Increased Difficulty: As mentioned, enemies and bosses have more health and do more damage.
• More Runes: To compensate for the increased difficulty, you'll also get more runes from defeating enemies.
• Reset Story and Quests: All story progress and NPC quests will be reset.
• Reset Key Items: You'll have to find all the key items again.

My friend and I were co-oping through Journey 2 and we got to the Godskin Duo. We had a really tough time with them the first time around, but in Journey 2, it was a whole new level of difficult. It took us over an hour of trying, but we finally beat them. It was one of the most satisfying moments I've ever had in a video game. If you're looking for tips on which bosses to fight first, you should check out this guide on the best order to fight the Elden Ring bosses.

How to Start Journey 2

Starting Journey 2 is easy. After you defeat the final boss, you'll be given the option to start Journey 2 right away. If you choose not to, you can start it at any time from the Roundtable Hold. Just talk to Melina at the Site of Grace and she'll give you the option to begin your new journey.

If you're looking to make some in-app purchases in Elden Ring, you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for your favorite platforms. Just play free games on the Playstorm app, and you can redeem your earnings for PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam gift cards.