Im interested in learning to run this game. I just wanted to clarify what you need done before you can start running NG+ Any%. As of right now I understand that you need a 100% complete save file for challenge mode (All Gold Bolts, all weapons upgraded to the max). Do you need anything else or is there anything that can be omitted from my existing list of things to complete. Thanks in advance.

all bolts for the cheats menu, and just the weapons you plan on using for the runs. I think everyone uses the Rhyno, Protoclast, Peacemaker, and Goatinater as the 4 weapon slots. That's all you really need. version doesnt really matter unless you are going for WR, than the Battalia route on 1.00-1.02 is slightly faster than 1.04. and back up the save file to a USB or the cloud

Otherwise welcome aboard! I'm glad to see some more runners. let us know if you have anymore questions.

Okay thanks so much. Also thanks for the tutorial on youtube is was really informative. You might consider linking it under the guides section here.

Thanks :) I was letting it sit for others to look at just in case. there's a few annotations I need to add as well as a link to a 5 second time save in Novalis.