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God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok)

Release Date Countdown: When Does Ragnarok Unlock?

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God of War Ragnarok - Release Date and Release Time

God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok) launched on November 9, 2022! Learn when God of War Ragnarok came out in each timezone, as well as pre-order bonuses, and other game details!

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Countdown to God of War Ragnarok Release (PST)
Game is Out Now!

God of War Ragnarok is now available as of 12:00 AM on October 9, 2022 (EST) on PS4 and PS5!

God of War Ragnarok Release Time

Released at Midnight Local Time

God of War Ragnarok will be playable once midnight hits on November 9, 2022, in every time zone worldwide. Players in eastern time zones could start playing earlier than in western time zones.

Regions in Order of Release Time

Players with accounts from regions near the top of the following list can play the game earlier than those near the bottom.

Region Time Zone Hours Behind
New Zealand UTC+13 -
Australian East Coast UTC+10 3
Japan UTC+9 4
Australian West Coast UTC+8 5
Philippines UTC+8 5
South Africa UTC+2 11
United Kingdom UTC+0 13
Brazil UTC-3 16
US East Coast UTC-5 18
US West Coast UTC-8 21

Where to Buy God of War Ragnarok

Available in Multiple Editions

Ragnarok - Pre-order bonus

God of War Ragnarok's multiple editions can be purchased from the Playstation Store and select stores. Collector's and Jotnar Editions were also available for pre-order, but are now only available in select stores with limited availability.

Post Launch Editions Price
Standard Edition
(PS4 Only)		 $59.99
Standard Edition
(PS5)		 $69.99
Digital Deluxe Edition
(PS4 and PS5)		 $79.99

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Father and Son Cinematic Trailer

The release date for God of War Ragnarok was officially announced along with the "Father and Son" cinematic trailer. The trailer shows Kratos and Atreus fighting against Draugr and Hel Walkers, and even encountering Fenrir!

Other Release Date Information

God of War Ragnarok Box Art
Current Price:
$69.99		 Genre:
Action
Release Date: Nov. 09, 2022 Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Players: 1 Player Developer: Santa Monico Studio
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Game File Size: TBA
Official Site: God of War Ragnarok
ESRB Rating: Mature
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

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