| God of War Ragnarök | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 (PC) 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
⚫︎ God of War showrunner Ronald D. Moore has confirmed that Amazon’s live-action adaptation will stay true to the tone and characters of the 2018 reboot, though it won’t be a shot-for-shot remake.
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studio’s next major projec is progressing smoothly, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. In a recent ResetEra post, Schreier confirmed the game is still the studio’s “next big thing” and noted that development was “going well” as of his last check-in a month or two ago.
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studio has announced PlayStation: The Concert, a live orchestral event featuring music from God of War and other iconic PlayStation titles. The concert is set to tour across the US and Canada this October.
⚫︎ During a recent panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of the God of War series, Kratos actor Christopher Judge shared how working on the franchise had a profound personal impact. Judge said the experience changed my whole perspective on the world
and reshaped his understanding of what it really means to be a man.
⚫︎ Composer Bear McCreary has stated in an interview with VGC that he considers his time with the God of War series “complete.” McCreary composed the acclaimed scores for both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, contributing significantly to the franchise’s modern identity.
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 | PC Games
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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