The much-awaited sequel to 2018’s God of War, God of War Ragnarok is set to launch in a few weeks. The game will follow Kratos and Atreus on an action-packed adventure in the Norse worlds with several characters from the Norse mythology. God of War Ragnarok is also said to have great combat with some challenging enemies as well as amazing boss fights. The title has been in development for several years now and here’s everything we know about it, including the God of War Ragnarok release date, platforms, gameplay, story, and more.
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God of War Ragnarok release date
God of War Ragnarok is scheduled to release for PS5 and PS4 on November 9th, 2022. The game was initially supposed to launch in 2021, but it got delayed. Developer Santa Monica Studio shared the release date with a new cinematic trailer alongside pre-order details and editions.
God of War Ragnarok pre-order date, editions
God of War Ragnarok pre-orders have gone live on July 15th. The game will be available in multiple editions, which are mentioned below:
God of War Ragnarok Standard Edition
- Base game for PS4 or PS5 (Players who purchase the PS4 version can get a premium upgrade for PS5)
God of War Ragnarok Launch Edition
- Base game for PS4 or PS5
- Kratos Risen Snow Armour
- Atreus Risen Snow Tunic
God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe Edition
- Base game for PS4 and PS5
- Kratos Darkdale Armour
- Atreus Darkdale Attire
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
God of War Ragnarok Collector’s Edition
- Base game for PS4 and PS5
- Printed voucher code for the game on PS4 and PS5
- A Steelbook Display Case
- 2-inch Vanir Twins Carvings
- Dwarven Dice Set
- 16-inch Mjölnir Replica
- Kratos Darkdale Armour
- Atreus Darkdale Attire
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
God of War Ragnarok Jotnar Edition
- Base game for PS4 and PS5
- Printed voucher code for the game on PS4 and PS5
- 7-Inch Vinyl Record with music by Bear McCreary
- The Falcon, Bear, and Wolf Pin Set
- The Legendary Draupnir Ring
- Brok’s Dice Set
- Yggdrasil Cloth Map
- A Steelbook Display Case
- 2″ Vanir Twins Carvings
- 16″ Mjölnir Replica
- Kratos Darkdale Armour
- Atreus Darkdale Attire
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
Currently, God of War Ragnarok Launch Edition pre-orders are live in India. It’s unclear when other editions will make their way to the country. The prices of God of War Launch Edition for PS4 and PS5 are mentioned below:
- God of War Ragnarok Launch Edition (PS4) – Rs 3,999
- God of War Ragnarok Launch Edition (PS5) – Rs 4,999
God of War Ragnarok story
In PlayStation’s official blog post, Santa Monica Studio shared some details about the story of God of War Ragnarok. The story picks up a few years after the events of God of War, which will test the survival skills of Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir. The developer says, “While the last game built an enormous amount of trust and understanding between father and son, there is still a great deal of complexity in their interactions – especially after the revelation of Atreus’ Giant heritage and the hidden prophecy only Kratos saw.” The sequel will explore the relationship between Kratos and Atreus with higher stakes.
PlayStation’s official God of War Ragnarok listing has revealed the story synopsis, which reads, “Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.”
Recent leaks suggest that God of War Ragnarok’s main story could be 20 hours long, including almost 3 and a half hours of cinematic cutscenes and 16 and a half hours of gameplay. Besides these, the game is expected to have 20 hours of side quests, including an hour of cutscenes and 19 hours of gameplay. This means God of War Ragnarok is said to be at least 40 hours long.
God of War Ragnarok characters
God of War Ragnarok’s story will feature the following characters:
- Kratos
- Atreus
- Thor
- Odin
- Freya
- Angrboda
- Tyr
- Brok
- Mimir
- Sindri
- Durlin
God of War Ragnarok gameplay
Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, confirmed that God of War Raganork will be launching on both PS5 and PS4. However, players who only own the PS4 version of the game will not get a free upgrade when they switch to PS5. The CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, said, “I also want to confirm today that moving forward, PlayStation first-party exclusive cross-gen titles (newly releasing on PS4 & PS5) – both digital and physical – will offer a $10 USD digital upgrade option from PS4 to PS5. This will apply to the next God of War and Gran Turismo 7, and any other exclusive cross-gen PS4 & PS5 title published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.”
God of War Ragnarok is being sent out to critics for review. According to industry insider Rishi Alwani, the game’s first impressions will be out on October 21st and full review will be out on November 3rd. This will give you enough time to see what the critics are saying about God of War Ragnarok before pre-order or buy the game.
FAQs
Will God of War Ragnarok be available on PS4?
Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, confirmed that God of War Raganork will be launching on both PS5 and PS4. However, players who only own PS4 version of the game will not get a free upgrade when they switch to PS5. The CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, said, “I also want to confirm today that moving forward, PlayStation first-party exclusive cross-gen titles (newly releasing on PS4 & PS5) – both digital and physical – will offer a $10 USD digital upgrade option from PS4 to PS5. This will apply to the next God of War and Gran Turismo 7, and any other exclusive cross-gen PS4 & PS5 title published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.”
Is God of War Ragnarok getting a PC version?
Many PlayStation games have made their way to PC recently, including God of War. However, it’s unclear whether God of War Ragnarok will ever launch on PC. While speaking to Game Informer, creative director Cory Barlog claims that he has “no idea” whether Ragnarok will come to PC in less than four years after its launch. Currently, it’s unclear whether God of War Ragnarok will come to PC anytime soon, but it won’t be surprising if it does.
