Game Overview:
God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game developed by SIE Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony.
It takes place a few years after the events of God of War (2018) and serves as a conclusion to the series’ Norse saga.
Ronald D. Moore – known for his work on Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, For All Mankind, and more – will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series.
Amazon Prime series sees the departure of showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus, with the series now set to take a different creative direction.
SIE Santa Monica Studio's action-adventure title will be one of several first-party games to receive PS5 Pro enhancements upon the console's release, it's been confirmed.
The critically acclaimed sequel's debut falls short of God of War (2018)'s peak concurrent Steam player count from January 2022.
Players will finally be able to tone down the frequency of companion tips for puzzles, while an audio descriptions option in also being added in.
Santa Monica Studio's acclaimed sequel launches worldwide for PC on September 19th via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $59.99.
Sony has also confirmed that the action-adventure title's upcoming PC port will support DLSS 3.7, FSR 3.1, and XeSS 1.3.
Similar to the recently-released PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarok and Until Dawn will also make PSN account linking mandatory on the platform.
The acclaimed action-adventure game's PC port will feature support for super ultrawide resolutions, uncapped frame rates, and more.
The action-adventure title could be announced at the long-rumored PlayStation Showcase in May, though a release date is unknown.
Amazon Prime Video is working on the God of War series, while the Horizon show is in the works at Netflix.
God of War Ragnarok's free roguelite DLC is much better and more unmissable than you think.
"You really think the credits are the end of the story?" senior writer Orion Walker teases in the wake of Valhalla's launch.
Patch 5.01 is also available and makes a few fixes to the base game, like the Flawless Berserker waist armor not having a glow effect.
Trophy hunters will find new ones to unlock in the upcoming free DLC, but they won't affect the base game's Platinum Trophy.
The free DLC is also seemingly launching with update 05.001.000, though more details on its changes have yet to be revealed.
The upcoming rogue-lite mode features five difficulty options, with "Show Me Mastery" being the most challenging (and rewarding).
Co-game directors Bruno Velasquez and Mihir Sheth discuss the free DLC and how to tackle its challenges before its launch on December 12th.
Here's everything you should know about the free roguelite DLC.
The rogue-lite mode launches on December 12th for free and features five difficulty settings, with permanent upgrades for runs.
Sony and Santa Monica Studio's acclaimed action-adventure game has crossed another major sales milestone.
The free DLC sees Kratos heading to Valhalla to undertake a "deeply personal and reflective journey" with rogue-lite elements.
Insomniac Games will hopefully be taking cues from fellow first part studio Sony Santa Monica's God of War games for its upcoming Wolverine title.
Bonnie Jean Mah is now Narrative Director at the God of War Ragnarok studio and is "beyond thrilled to be working with this team."
With rumours swirling of an upcoming expansion for God of War Ragnarok, here's what we hope to see from it.
A prominent leaker has claimed that SIE Santa Monica Studio is working on DLC for the action-adventure title, with development roughly 60% done.
SIE Santa Monica Studio is staffing up for a new project, and requires applicants to "have knowledge of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok".
Two games with incredibly robust, action-driven combat systems- but which one comes out on top?
Grassetti was at the studio for over 10 years, serving as principal artist on God of War (2018) and as art director on God of War Ragnarok.
Issues like certain quests not giving resources or specific armor not being upgraded past level 9 in NG+ have been fixed.
New Game Plus brings new equipment and enchantments, an increased level cap, progression paths, cosmetics, and more.
Ben Prendergast, who portrayed Tyr in the action-adventure title, reportedly said at a recent PAX East panel that his character's story isn't finished yet.
Sony has introduced a 9% discount for the bundle, and is selling it at a price of $509.99 until mid-April.
Dead Space drops to third place after sales fall by 52 percent. Forspoken's sales fell by 83 percent, landing it in 20th place.
Less than three months on from its launch, SIE Santa Monica Studio's acclaimed action-adventure title has sold over 11 million copies.
God of War Ragnarok has started the new year as it ended the previous one, while FIFA 23 hangs on to the No. 2 spot.
Mila Pavlin, who worked on Ragnarok's award-winning accessibility features, praised the Wonder Woman team for its "dedication to accessibility."
What does God of War Ragnarok's ending mean for the series' future?
We take a look at how God of War Ragnarok adapts its source material, and how it puts its own spin on things.
In spite of a 29% decline in sales from the previous week, Sony's action-adventure sequel has topped the year's final weekly charts.
The action-adventure title sits at No. 4 in sales of new releases in the region for the year of 2022, behind FIFA, Call of Duty, and Pokemon.
If you're paying attention, you'll find some key clues foreshadowing the game's biggest twist.
SIE Santa Monica Studio confirms that New Game Plus will be added to the action-adventure title early next year.
Eric Williams, Christopher Judge, and various development team members discuss the community's support up to and after the launch.
The adaptation will be "both incredibly true to the source material, and also compelling on its own," according to Amazon Studios' head of television Vernon Sanders.
"The story that we wanted to tell was this idea of this parent-child unit coming together," said director Eric Williams.
The series has been in production since March, and will serve as an adaptation of the 2018 title, with Cory Barlog serving as executive producer.
The action-adventure title climbs back into pole position, with FIFA 23 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 taking the next two spots.
Infinity Ward's shooter also topped US charts for the month, followed by God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers.
A complete guide to all the side quests in the game.
Check out all the details for the newest update to God of War Ragnarok which, alongside adding Photo Mode, also brought a bunch of bug fixes.
The new Photo Mode will allow players to apply facial expressions to characters, make various framing adjustments, apply vignettes, and do much more.
Sindri plays a crucial role in God of War: Ragnarok, and after overcoming various trials and tribulations throughout the game - the lovable dwarf becomes a changed man.
What are the different Accessories that companions can equip? Which shield and attachment is best for Kratos? Find out more here.
Beating down foes is satisfying, but the right Runic Attacks, Enchantments, Relics, and so on can make this even easier. Check out all of them here.
Odin is a complex character that ends up being more than just an antagonistic force that Kratos must smash through to save the day.
Whenever it is that the next God of War game arrives, here's what we'll be expecting (and not expecting) from it.
Of all our lingering questions after God of War Ragnarok, this is perhaps the biggest of the lot.
Will the God of War developer instantly move forward to the series' next saga?
The more you dig into God of War Ragnarok, the more you'll find.
As incredible as this game is, its final act feels a little rushed.
Game director Eric Williams speaks about how he fought to keep one of God of War Ragnarok's biggest fan favourites in the game.
Bringing back the ridiculous sense of scale the series has always been known for would be a welcome change in the next God of War game.
A complete guide to the best stuff you can procure in God of War Ragnarok.
A story completion rate of almost a quarter of all players in just two weeks since the release of God of War Ragnarok is quite impressive.
Whether you're looking to beat enemies with poison, rely on Rage, or channel the Berserkers, these armor sets will get the job done.
Do you want to unlock all Nornir Chests? Our guide has you covered.
Earning XP is good for unlocking more skills, but how do you level up? What role does gear play in your overall Power? Find out here.
Do you want to unlock the secret boss battle with the Raven Keeper? Well, in order to do that you have to take care of all the Ravens in the game.
The complete guide for legendary chests locations in God of War Ragnarok.
Want a permanent increase in stats? Then Yggdrasil’s Dews are all what you need.
Want to find all Artifacts in God of War Ragnarok? You have come to the right place.
Need to find all lore collectibles in God of War Ragnarok? This guide has you covered.
Check our guide on finding all the buried treasures in God of War Ragnarok.
There are a lot of great side quests in God of War Ragnarok, but these stand out in the pack.
There's plenty to do in God of War Ragnarok once the credits have rolled.
Thor's story takes some unexpected turns in God of War Ragnarok. Here are the biggest ways he (pleasantly) surprised us.
God of War Ragnarok has wrapped up the series' Norse saga, but there are still questions that have been left unanswered.
God of War Ragnarok is the biggest ever launch for a PlayStation first party title, beating the launch sales of The Last of Us Part 2.
God of War Ragnarok game director Eric Williams says he "wouldn't count" on the game getting any post-launch DLC.
We rank the sixteen most challenges boss battles in Santa Monica Studio's masterpiece.
As incredible as Santa Monica Studio's conclusion to the Norse saga can be, it has a few minor issues that players dislike.
Here's how to find all the different upgrades necessary to make Kratos' weapons stronger, from materials to attachments.
Santa Monica Studio's creative director Cory Barlog has addressed a couple of unanswered questions on Twitter that series fans are still curious about.
God of War Ragnarok just got an update. The update doesn't add any new content, however, instead focusing on stability and performance improvements and bug fixes.
Sonic enjoys its biggest Japanese launch since Sonic Adventure 2, while God of War Ragnarok's launch numbers fall below God of War 3 and the 2018 title.
Kvasir's Poems contain references to other PlayStation franchises, and Rifts provide various rewards. Here's how to find all of them.
But Ragnarok's game director Eric Williams says he would be happy to keep working exclusively on God of War.
Hacksilver is the main currency for items, upgrades, and much more. Here's how to find enough to fund Kratos' massive journey.
English actor Christopher Judge and various international actors talk about portraying Kratos in Santa Monica Studio's sequel.
A casual conversation between Mimir and Kratos seems to confirm that the latter's appearance in the crossover fighter was part of God of War's canon.
Crashes that occurred after the first boss fight, randomly while playing, and when using the Platinum Wireless Headset should now be fixed.
Increased PS5 sales for the week resulted in Horizon Forbidden West rising to seventh place, with sales up by 141 percent.
Santa Monica Studio's sequel is the second biggest boxed game launch in the UK this year, with 51 percent higher sales than its predecessor.
Stray, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 have also been nominated for the Game of the Year category.
SIE Santa Monica Studio and Sony's newest action-adventure title highlights its widespread acclaim in a brief new trailer.
Launch day sales in the UK are already higher than "any other full-week launch sales for other titles in the franchise," says Gfk's Dorian Bloch.
God of War Ragnarok's combat makes a number of key improvements- here are the ones that have stood out to us.
Master every challenge you encounter in the Nine Realms with these handy pointers.
Check out some behind-the-scenes details about how Santa Monica Studio worked on God of War Ragnarok's accessibility options.
The names of some quests, creatures, and abilities are mentioned, so those wary about spoilers before tomorrow's release should take care.
The 3D platformer will add three new delightful costumes to coincide with the highly-anticipated launch of God of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarok is a considerably longer game than its predecessor, no matter how you choose to play it.
Check out all the accessibility options available when God of War Ragnarok launches on November 9th for PS4 and PS5 worldwide.
Check out our complete graphics analysis of one of PS5's most wanted sequel.
Kratos and Atreus return for another unforgettable journey, one that exceeds its predecessor in every way imaginable.
Each version offers two modes - Favor Performance and Favor Quality. Variable Refresh Rate, High Frame Rate, and native 4K are exclusive to the PS5.
The folks at Santa Monica Studio speak about the process of designing the characters and creatures of the upcoming sequel.
During a recent Q&A on Santa Monica Studio's Discord, combat design lead Mihir Sheth confirmed there "is a way" to achieve a desired look.
Santa Monica Studio asked to be considerate of those "who do not want to accidentally see clips, gameplay, or narrative spoilers."
Ahead of God of War Ragnarok's imminent launch, plenty more details on the game have emerged courtesy of a recent round of hands-on previews.
The highly-anticipated sequel has seen physical copies be shipped out by some retailers over a week ahead of its impending launch.
God of War Ragnarok's launch trailer is brief but packed, hyping up its upcoming November 8 launch for PS5 and PS4.
Details will be revealed for the mode "closer to when we plan to release it," says the developer. The title is out on November 9th for PS4 and PS5.
Along with new abilities for each weapon and drop-down attacks, players can use the Blade Grapple to close the distance on enemies.
Combat designer Mihir Sheth says the upcoming sequel is upping the ante where the brutality of its combat is concerned.
"Sequels are not always going to be as major a step. They're going to be refined, and they're going to be a continuation," says Eric Williams.
"We didn't really feel that we were restricted in any way, because all the goals that we set out to do, we were able to achieve," Sony Santa Monica's Bruno Velazquez says.
SIE Santa Monica Studio's upcoming sequel is set to take the world by storm.
Along with new gameplay details courtesy of a recent round of hands-on previews, new screenshots for the highly anticipated sequel have also gone live.
Kratos and Atreus encounter numerous enemies in their journey across the Nine Realms, from Raiders and a Björn to Dreki and Einherjar.
The PS5 version of God of War Ragnarok will come with four graphics options, including a 4K/40 FPS mode.
Learn more about the different moves that Kratos can unleash on foes and how the DualSense's haptic feedback is implemented.
Sony has shared new screenshots showcasing several of the Nine Realms of Norse mythology that players will visit in the game.
That's well over twice as large as God of War (2018), which has a PS4 file size of roughly 45 GB.
Lead writer Richard Gaubert also reveals that there was "a lot" of debate as to whether the Norse Saga should be a trilogy or just two games.
The first episode in the development series discusses the unique ways that Santa Monica Studio filmed various scenes during the pandemic.
Previews will be available on October 21st at 6 AM PDT/9 AM EDT. The sequel is out on November 9th for PS4 and PS5 after recently going gold.
It seems like an update for God of War Ragnarok's PS4 version was recently pushed by SIE Santa Monica Studio, weighing in at 18.4 GB.
Ahead of the action-adventure title's looming launch, here are some key things you should know about it.
The bundle will launch on November 9 alongside the game. A price for the bundle hasn't yet been announced by Sony.
Here are some of the key ways the upcoming sequel is changing things up.
Ahead of its launch next month, developer SIE Santa Monica Studio confirms that it has wrapped up God of War Ragnarok's development.
Sources speaking to insider Tom Henderson have revealed the many different factions, though the role some may play is unknown.
Ahead of its release, it's been rated "M" for Mature due to strong language, blood and gore, impalement, and decapitation via finishers.
A new report claims that God of War Ragnarok's main story will be roughly as long as its predecessor, though its total runtime will add a significant chunk of content.
After having brought God of War to PC, Jetpack Interactive says it's still working on the franchise alongside SIE Santa Monica Studio.
The PlayStation Store has reportedly been updated at the backend with the download size, according to PlayStation Game Size on Twitter.
The nine realms await in Sony Santa Monica's epic sequel. Check out some of the things that have us excited en route to its November 9th release.
The limited edition controller will feature a two-tone look, and will sport a bear and wolf insignia representing Kratos and Atreus.
The upcoming action-adventure sequel's newest trailer offers glimpses of dramatic encounters with Thor, Freya, and more.
While Sony hasn't really provided many details on what we can expect to see during its State of Play presentation, reports indicate that it will focus on Japanese developers.
God of War Ragnarok will launch with over 60 accessibility features, with the developers having focused on four key areas- vision, hearing, motor skills, and cognitive understanding.
The realm will be characterized by "technical marvels like mine pits, artificial water channels, and sprawling cities."
The new Weapon Signature Moves, Stonewall Shield, Atreus, and more are showcased over this one-minute and 39-second video.
The action-adventure title is the cover story for Game Informer magazine's next issue, so expect new details and footage soon.
New combat-focused details have been revealed for the highly-anticipated action-adventure sequel.
After hearing that "today should be a good day for Norse Mythology enthusiasts," insider AestheticGamer has since clarified that they "did not hear correctly."
Ahead of the action-adventure sequel's launch in November, Sony has released a new video recapping the 2018 game's story.
Following The Last of Us Part 1 leaks, Xbox Era co-founder Nick Baker says he's received several offers for other leaks, including the next God of War.
Ben Prendergast, who's playing Norse God of War Tyr in the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok, reveals new details on his character's portrayal.
God of War Ragnarok will see Kratos and Atreus "journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers" as "the threat of Ragnarok grows ever closer."
The Standard Edition retails for $60 on PS4 and $70 on PS5 while the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $80. Auto-downloads start on November 2nd.
God of War Ragnarok art director Raf Grassetti says Odin – the head honcho of the Norse pantheon of gods – was the hardest character in the game to design.
According to promotional materials sent out by a UK-based retailer, God of War Ragnarok is targeting 30 FPS at 4K, or 60 FPS at dynamic resolutions upscaled to 4K.
The Yggdrasil cloth map from the recent unboxing video is full of all kinds of interesting details en route to the game's release on November 9th.
Producer Cory Barlog responds to concerns about the sequel trying to hit the holiday quarter following its recent release date announcement.
God of War Ragnarok will have four editions available at launch- Launch Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edition, and Jotnar Edition.
Sony has unveiled a new CG trailer for the highly anticipated action-adventure remake and finally confirmed a release date for it.
The God of War and the God of Thunder might have more in common than the former would like to admit.
"Our fans inspire us, and we understand the passion and desire for more information. But that passion should not be toxic nor come at the expense of any human being's dignity," says SIE Santa Monica S...
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says a release date/pre-order announcement was planned for yesterday but "bumped at some point last week."
Speculation on God of War Ragnarok's release date indicates a November launch for the game, falling in line with earlier rumours.
Santa Monica Studio's creative director Cory Barlog asks fans to be patient, and assures that the highly anticipated sequel hasn't been delayed.
Insider Tom Henderson says Sony and Santa Monica are "right now preparing to announce something," though it apparently won't be a gameplay trailer.
Jason Schreier, who has previously claimed that God of War Ragnarok is targeting a November launch, insists the game's release date will be announced soon.
An insider with an impeccable track record seems to be indicating that an update for the highly anticipated sequel is coming later this month.
Speaking to three people "familiar with the game's development", Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says a release date announcement is expected this month.
Journalist Jason Schreier says he's heard from another source that the action-adventure sequel is not delayed- though there are still no guarantees.
Firsthand and secondhand sources had not heard "anything about a slip to 2023," according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
Changes made in the PlayStation Network database could potentially be hinting at a Q4 launch window for the upcoming sequel.
Charting the series' highest highs and lowest lows.
God of War Ragnarok is scheduled for a 2022 launch, and its developers have reiterated multiple times that it won't be delayed.
Originally slated to release last year, the PS4 and PS5 title is seemingly one step closer to receiving an official release date soon.
The future isn't looking too bright for these characters.
The upcoming action-adventure sequel represents yet another excellent step forward for the medium in terms of accessibility.
High Contrast Mode, more extensive controller remapping, Travel Assistance, and so on are also some of the 60+ accessibility features.
As the last game in God of War's Norse saga, Ragnarok should take cues from how God of War 3 wrapped things up in Greece.
SIE Santa Monica's highly anticipated sequel is out later this year for PS4 and PS5 but it may be some time before new gameplay is revealed.
Bruno Velazquez – animation director at SIE Santa Monica Studios – provides assurances that God of War Ragnarok is not going to be pushed back into 2023.
"But I guarantee you, the moment, the very second that we have something that we're ready to share, we're going to share it," says Cory Barlog.
This may be the rumored remake of The Last of Us, which Sony Visual Arts Service Group is currently serving as support studio for.
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Though many have feared that the highly-anticipated sequel could get delayed, its developers remain confident that it'll launch this year.
Journalist Jason Schreier seems to strongly suggest that the upcoming action sequel, set for a 2022 launch, won't be delayed.
God of War (2018) creative director Cory Barlog say Sony is making decisions on PC ports of PlayStation title on a game-by-game basis.
UX and accessibility lead Mila Pavlin says working on some accessibility features will help "build a better foundation to work off of in future products."
SIE Santa Monica Studio's epic sequel is out in 2022 for PS4 and PS5, and sees Kratos and Atreus preparing for the arrival of Ragnarok.
SIE Santa Monica has confirmed which languages God of War: Ragnarok will feature full localization and text localization for.
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan is satisfied about how the PS5 has started off, and more excited about what's still in the pipeline.
Christopher Judge reveals that he needed multiple surgeries, and that Sony Santa Monica waited for his rehabilitation to complete.
As the conclusion to the series' Norse saga, we expect God of War: Ragnarok to be packed full of major players.
Here are some of our most burning questions that we're hoping will be resolved in the upcoming sequel.
There is some concern that Ragnarok looks samey in terms of its visual presentation and gameplay mechanics, but that's completely fine.
Director Eric Williams says that giving players more defensive options is another way the upcoming sequel will allow for more player choice and freedom in combat and progression.
Some more new details on SIE Santa Monica Studio's highly anticipated sequel.
Game director Eric Williams says the upcoming sequel will bring back some of "the greatest hits of things" that its predecessor "didn't get to."
Cory Barlog says a single story spanning three games over roughly fifteen years would have been "too stretched out."
Sony revealed a surprising number of narrative details about God of War: Ragnarok, which might give us various clues about where the story is headed.
Hrist and Gna will be appearing while Odin's Einherjar also seemingly join the conflict against Kratos when Ragnarok arrives next year.
Don't expect every realm in God of War: Ragnarok's world to be completely frozen over- but do expect to see plenty of that in Midgard.
God of War: Ragnarok will give players a lot more tools to use during combat, and enemies, at the same time, will be more challenging as well.
Narrative director Matt Sophos confirms that the entire game will be a single camera shot from beginning to end, just like the 2018 instalment.
Familiar faces like Kratos, Atreus, and Freya, and new characters like Thor, Tyr, Angrboda, and more are shown off in new artwork.
Sony has finally lifted the lid on God of War: Ragnarok, revealing several new details- here's everything you need to know.
The upcoming sequel will be the conclusion to the Norse saga of God of War, suggesting that the series could move on to new mythologies next.
Bear McCreary, who also composed God of War (2018)'s music, has confirmed that he'll be returning for God of War: Ragnarok.
Several new details on the game's combat, world, story, and more have also been revealed.
After all this time, Sony has confirmed that the next God of War game is indeed called God of War: Ragnarok, and showed plenty of new gameplay.
God of War creator David Jaffe has said in a new video that based on what he's heard, the next God of War game will be around 40 hours long.
It's been claimed that at the upcoming PlayStation event on September 9, we'll get out first look at the unnamed God of War sequel.
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan seemingly suggests in a new interview that the next God of War title might be out around Summer of 2022.
Horizon Forbidden West will also receive more trailers and a release date this Summer according to an insider on Reddit.
Though a Sony event has yet to be announced, a new rumour claims that whenever it happens, it will feature the gameplay debut of the next God of War game.
The recent God of War: Ragnarok announcements sparked vile and abusive comments from some, leading to director Cory Barlog speaking out.
As was Guerrilla Games' Horizon Forbidden West- although the decision to make Gran Turismo 7 was allegedly only recently made.
The title has been pushed back to ensure that Sony Santa Monica can "deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play."
Sony clears up some recent confusion and confirms that an official title for the upcoming sequel is still yet to be confirmed.
Giants, gods, heroes, and more- there's more than a few mythological figures that Kratos could come up against.
Director Cory Balrog says to "trust that it's what's best for everyone."
There's a very good chance that the sequel is going to be delayed into next year.
Beau Anthony Jimenez has also worked on games like Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Destiny 2, and more.
The SIE CEO and president currently has little to say on the matter.
Here's how the sequel can outdo even its excellent predecessor.
Kratos kindly asks that you prepare yourself.
Next-gen won't require developers to "go back to square one," as per Cory Barlog.
Unsurprisingly, it seems like recent rumour of an imminent reveal are false.
SIE Santa Monica Studio looking to staff up- probably for a God of War sequel.
