Once we’ve defeated the final boss and sat patiently reading every name in the credits, there’s a familiar phrase we gamers love to see: New Game Plus. In games ranging from Chrono Trigger, to Nier: Automata, to Starfield, game developers explore different ways to let you keep playing, even after the credits roll. Polygon's Clayton Ashley dives into some of the most iconic NG+ modes and what they bring to the game.

IMPORTANT LINKS
TikTok:   / polygon  
Twitch:   / polygon  
Twitter: http://bit.ly/PolygonTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/PolygonInsta
Facebook: http://bit.ly/PolygonFB
Polygon Newsletter: https://www.polygon.com/pages/newsletter
And for more gaming and entertainment coverage, visit http://www.polygon.com