Starting Grounded Mode+ on The Last of Us

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Is there any way to start Grounded Mode Plus without completing Grounded Mode first?
I really don't want to play the entire game twice in Grounded Mode. I heard that if you complete Normal Mode then you can play Grounded Mode Plus, but I'm not sure how this works...
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How do I start Grounded plus in The Last of Us?
Important!: Make sure you save file says "New Game Plus". Whilst playing a chapter, select either Save or Load game and highlight the save file you are currently using. Wait a few seconds and some info should appear: time played, collectables percentage and it should say "New Game Plus".What does Grounded mode do in The Last of Us?
Grounded is a difficulty setting that was first made available in Last of Us. According to the developer, it increases the game difficulty by "making enemies deadlier and ammo, upgrade, and crafting materials incredibly scarce." The setting also removes listen mode and some elements of the UI.How do you get Grounded mode in tlou2?
Moving on, players have discovered that completing the game on Grounded unlocks Joel's cover of Future Days by Pearl Jam as the credits roll. The song is heard often throughout the game, but this is the only opportunity to listen to it uninterrupted.The Last of Us - Grounded Mode Survival Guide
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