New game +, hard difficulty, Shinra combat simulator and chapter select CONFIRMED!
From 4chan: $help_message_0010_0000,Select the difficulty level of the game. $help_message_0010_0009,The player-controlled character will attack and defend automatically, allowing you to focus on executing commands. The battle difficulty is the same as Easy. $help_message_0010_0010,Select this if you want to enjoy the story without worrying about battles. $help_message_0010_0011,The standard difficulty. Select this if you want to fully experience battles as well as the story. $help_message_0010_0012,The highest difficulty, aimed at players who have already completed the game. Select this if you want to work hard for every victory. $level_hardmode_chapter_clear,Completed chapter <count> in Hard difficulty. $menu_Manual_Other_GameClear_Text_00,Once you've completed the game, you can replay any chapter from <color=orange>System <gt> Chapter Selection</color> via the main menu.
Moreover, the Hard difficulty will be unlocked, providing a more challenging experience.
New adventures and excitement await!
<color=yellow>Additional Features</color> Not only will you obtain twice the amount of EXP and AP, there will be new content for the Shinra combat simulator, along with an option to skip the bike mini-game. <nbsp> $menu_Manual_Other_GameClear_Text_01,While the story is the same, you will be able to experience the story branches you missed before.
If you select the Hard difficulty, you will need to go to Chapter Selection in order to change the difficulty setting. In Hard difficulty, items cannot be used and only HP is restored at rest points.
Checkpoints will no longer be available. $menu_Loading_Tips_ChapterSelect_Text,You'll gain access to Chapter Selection once you've cleared the game. If you have any unfinished quests, forgotten items, or undefeated enemies, you'll be able to jump straight to the chapter you need and try to complete what you missed. $menu_Loading_Tips_ChapterSelect_Title,Chapter Selection