There is no introduction prologue anymore; instead you'll start in Cassardis.
All your stats, items (found in the storage at an inn), equipment, NPC affinities all carries over from your last playthrough.
Everything you explored on the map and even dungeons remain discovered.
All vicious beasts and even bosses won't have their levels increased.
A Rift Stone now appears at Cassardis' beach which can take you right to the Ur-Dragon fight (great for farming levels).
Portcrystals are available for purchase (200,000G) at The Black Cat.
All previous portcrystals are still active where you last left them in the world.
New Quests are now available on Notice Boards.
Fonte:
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