| God of War Ragnarök | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| RPG, Action, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$59.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | Mature 17+ |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 50 Hours | No |
| Official Website | N/A |
God of War Ragnarök Latest News
⚫︎ After leaving Sony last year to head the art department of the now-defunct Netflix Studios, Former Santa Monica Studio art director Raf Grassetti has joined The Last of Us maker Naughty Dog.
⚫︎ Following a lukewarm reception on PC, God of War Ragnarök has received a “Mixed” user score on Steam. This rating comes after a wave of review bombing by players unhappy with the mandatory PSN account requirement.
⚫︎ David Jaffe, creator of the original God of War (2005) and its sequel (2007), shared that the more mature and introspective portrayal of Kratos in God of War Ragnarök marks a distinct shift from his original vision of the character.
⚫︎ At The Game Awards 2023, it was revealed that God of War Ragnarök will receive a free DLC titled “Valhalla.” This expansion reimagines the game’s action-adventure style, introducing a replayable roguelike adventure through the titular realm of the Einherjar.
God of War Ragnarök Overview
God of War Ragnarök by Santa Monica Studio is an action-adventure epic originally released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in November 2022. A PC release followed on September 19, 2024.
As the ninth installment in the God of War series and the direct sequel to 2018’s critically acclaimed soft reboot of the God of War IP, the game follows Kratos and his teenage son, Atreus, as they navigate the deadly Fimbulwinter—a prophesied long winter that heralds Ragnarök, the end of all things.
God of War Ragnarök has an expansive single-player campaign, where players embody Kratos on a journey through the Nine Realms, seeking a way to avert Ragnarök. The gameplay blends intense third-person combat with exploration, collectibles, and a robust upgrade system for Kratos and his arsenal. Cinematic storytelling and epic boss battles, both staples to the God of War series, punctuate the experience further.
The recently released free DLC, Valhalla, adds a new game mode, introducing roguelike mechanics to the God of War formula. Players can now traverse the Norse afterlife, collecting random boons and upgrades as they face new challenges in this replayable expansion.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Steam |
Epic Games |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||
God of War Ragnarök Gameplay
God of War Ragnarök is a third-person action-adventure game where players take control of Kratos, wielding his legendary weapons as he journeys across the Nine Realms. The gameplay emphasizes combat and exploration, inviting players to traverse richly diverse biomes, from Vanaheim’s lush forests to Alfheim’s star-lit sands.
Combat in Ragnarök is combo-driven and highly dynamic, capturing Kratos’ relentless fighting style as he seamlessly switches between his iconic Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and the all-new Draupnir Spear. Players are encouraged to stay on the offensive, using aerial combos and stagger mechanics to overpower enemies with ease while also avoiding or parrying their attacks.
Kratos’ combat arsenal has been expanded in Ragnarök to include a variety of shields and enhanced Spartan Rage abilities, as well as new spirit summons and a fleshed-out upgrade tree for Atreus. These auxiliary options are unique to Ragnarök, building upon the foundation set in God of War (2018).
Progression-wise, the game is almost completely linear, guiding players through the main storyline with occasional side activities, including collectible hunts, secret boss fights, and hidden areas for those eager to explore beyond the primary path.
God of War Ragnarök Announcement Trailer
God of War Ragnarök PC - Announce Trailer
The official PC announcement trailer for God of War Ragnarök presents a cinematic montage of in-game footage set to the game’s powerful original soundtrack. The trailer highlights exclusive PC features, including ultra-wide screen support and unlocked framerates.
God of War Ragnarök Trivia
⚫︎ The dwarf NPC named “Ræb,” encountered by players in Svartalfheim, is a clever homage to the game’s composer, Bear McCreary, who also voices the NPC in a cameo appearance. The NPC’s first name is just a stylized version of Bear’s.
⚫︎ In one of Mimir’s many dialogues, he mentions Kratos’ appearance in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, listing off a few other characters present in the game like PaRappa the Rapper and Sir Daniel Fortesque.
⚫︎ The collectible poems of Kvasir each represent another of Sony’s IPs, referencing them with their title, cover, and content. Each of the poems’ references are listed below:
| Horizon: Zero Dawn | MLB: The Show |
| The Last of Us: Part II | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart |
| Death Stranding | Dreams |
| Concrete Genie | Astro Bot: Rescue Mission |
| Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune | Journey |
| Ghost of Tsushima | The Order: 1886 |
| Bloodborne | Days Gone |
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