Hey survivors, it’s Cyber here—let’s talk about the goodies waiting to be unlocked in The Evil Within. Whether you’re heading into New Game Plus, braving the punishing Akuma Mode, or chasing that last upgrade, this guide breaks down every major unlockable weapon, reward, and hidden tool to help you get the most out of your time in the game’s twisted world.

New Game Plus and Difficulty Rules

First things first: after completing the game once, you’ll unlock the following features:

• New Game+
• Model Viewer
• Nightmare Mode
• Akuma Mode

New Game+ lets you replay the game with all the items, weapons, and upgrades you collected during your original playthrough. However, the difficulty of your New Game+ playthrough is either equal to or below your original difficulty setting. So, if you beat the game on Casual, you can only replay it on Casual via New Game+. If you completed it on Survival, you can use New Game+ to play both Casual and Survival.

This means that if you’re planning to take on Nightmare Mode or Akuma Mode, you won’t be able to bring in any previously acquired weapons or gear—you’ll need to complete those difficulties from scratch.

Another important point: unlockable weapons are only usable in New Game+.

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Unlockable Weapons Breakdown

Let’s dive into the sweet tools you get for beating the game.

Machine Gun

• How to Unlock: Complete the game once.
• Ammo: Scarce—use it wisely.
• Damage: Low per shot.
• Rate of Fire: High.
• Recoil: Low.
• Upgrades: None.

This weapon is fast but weak, and because ammo is so rare, it should only be used in situations where you need to hit fast and suppress a threat. Be cautious about how and when you use it.

Rocket Launcher

• How to Unlock: Complete the game once.
• Ammo: Limited—non-renewable.
• Damage: Extremely high.

The rocket launcher brings the boom, but don’t get trigger-happy. You get a fixed number of rockets, and that’s it. No refills. No resupply. No mercy.

Brass Knuckles

• How to Unlock: Complete Nightmare Mode.
• Damage: High, especially when combined with maxed-out melee upgrades.

The brass knuckles are one of the most satisfying melee weapons in the game. Unequip any weapon and use the melee button to throw powerful punches. These can one-shot most enemies, but be cautious—you can’t aim or direct your attacks precisely, and you might accidentally stomp an enemy nearby. Precision footwork matters here.

Bonus Green Gel

• Reward: 50,000 skill points.
• How to Unlock: Automatically granted after completing the game.

A handy boost to push you toward key upgrades when starting a New Game+.

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Map Fragment Rewards: Burst Handgun and High-Pen Sniper

If you’re a completionist, here’s your reward:

• Collect all 28 Map Fragments hidden throughout the game.

Once collected, load up a New Game+, and proceed until Nurse Tatiana gives you access to the back area in the Safe Haven. Head to the file room opposite the morgue lockers. You’ll find the map board there.

If you have all 28 pieces, the board will flash red. Inspect it, and a silver case will appear on the nearby table. Inside are your rewards:

• Burst Handgun
• High Penetrating Sniper Rifle

These alternate versions of the standard weapons share their upgrade progress. That means any upgrades you apply to your handgun or sniper rifle automatically apply to their enhanced counterparts. To use them, simply switch to them in your inventory and add them to your quick slots.

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Final Thoughts: Optimize Your Progress

The Evil Within doesn’t just challenge your reflexes—it rewards your persistence. Whether it’s unlocking the satisfying one-shot power of the brass knuckles or getting the drop on New Game+ with a fully upgraded loadout, knowing what lies ahead lets you plan for maximum efficiency.

Remember: if you want these powerful tools in higher difficulties, you’ll need to earn them the hard way. But when you do, it’s all worth it.

This has been Cyber—stay sharp out there, and happy hunting.