God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos. Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world. A Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, and Adventure game from SIE Santa Monica Studio, released in 2022.
The freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have come to Midgard, making survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the Norse wilds even more challenging than before. 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. Atreus is desperately curious. Like most young people, he wants to understand who he is more than anything. In this case, he wants to understand who he could be. The mystery of Loki’s role in the upcoming conflict is something that Atreus cannot let go of. He wants to keep his family safe, but Atreus also doesn’t want to stand by and do nothing while conflict consumes the Nine Realms. Kratos, still bearing the knowledge of his past mistakes, wants to spare Atreus the bloody lessons he learned from his conflict with gods. He wants to keep his son safe, above all, and their confrontation with Baldur has vindicated the belief that only tragedy will come from further entanglements with the Aesir. Together, Kratos and Atreus will have to make a choice about which path they will take. Whatever they choose will define the fate of all those living in the Nine Realms as Ragnarök approaches.
From Santa Monica Studio and brought to PC in partnership with Jetpack Interactive comes God of War Ragnarök, an epic and heartfelt journey that follows Kratos and Atreus as they struggle with holding on and letting go.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök picks up with Fimbulwinter well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Odin’s forces in Asgard 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. As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus must choose between the safety of their family and the safety of the realms.
Atreus seeks knowledge to help him understand the prophecy of “Loki” and establish his role in Ragnarök. Kratos must decide whether he will be chained by the fear of repeating his mistakes or break free of his past to be the father Atreus needs.
The Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Guardian Shield return alongside a host of new abilities for both Kratos and Atreus. Kratos’ deadly Spartan skills will be tested like never before as he battles gods and monsters across Nine Realms to protect his family.
Journey through dangerous and stunning landscapes as Kratos and Atreus search for answers.
Available right at launch with your purchase of God of War Ragnarök is access to the God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC for no additional cost!
Accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos embarks on a deeply personal and reflective journey that pushes him to master mind and body as he is confronted with the challenges of Valhalla in an unravelling, replayable adventure that blends the beloved combat from God of War Ragnarök with brand new elements inspired by the roguelite genre.
Kratos’ journey continues as he enters Valhalla, a new location in the God of War Norse saga. Faced with echoes of his past, he fights to overcome the trials within himself and walk the path laid out before him.
The beloved combat from God of War Ragnarök with fresh and experimental twists inspired by the roguelite genre. Valhalla will push you to master different aspects of Kratos’ arsenal during each attempt as you face new combinations of enemies and some surprises along the way!
Death is never the end. Kratos will have access to his weapons, skills, shields and abilities, but each new attempt will reset his Stats, Runic Attacks and Perks. As Kratos progresses through each attempt, you will be presented with choices between rewards that will help you push deeper into the mysterious depths of Valhalla while building resources toward persistent upgrades.
Partnering with Jetpack Interactive once again, God of War Ragnarök on PC will harness the power of the platform to deliver an exceptional experience.
Unlocked framerates and the option of true 4K resolution expand the full potential of our cinematic no-cut camera as you travel through the stunning vistas of the Nine Realms.¹
Behold enhanced reflections, lighting, and higher fidelity shadows, as well as increased geometric detail.²
Full integration with NVIDIA RTX™ Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) 3.7, AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 3.1, and Intel XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) 1.2 will allow you to reach higher graphical settings and output resolutions.
Utilize NVIDIA Reflex low latency technology allowing you to react quicker and hit harder combos with the responsive gameplay.³
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Nine Realms in panoramic widescreen with 21:9 ultra-widescreen and 32:9 super ultra-widescreen support!¹
Play your way. With support for the DUALSHOCK®4 and DUALSENSE® wireless controllers, a wide range of other gamepads, and fully customizable bindings for mouse and keyboard, you have the power to fine-tune every action to match your playstyle.
Feel your journey through the Norse realms, made possible by immersive haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionality.³
Take advantage of highly accurate, spatial 3D Audio; hear enemies approaching from any direction, including from above and below you.⁴
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¹ Compatible PC and display device required.
² Compatible PC and graphics card required.
³ DualSense™ controller and wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features.
⁴ 3D Audio via analog/USB stereo headphones.
Yes, God of War Ragnarök is the direct sequel to the 2018 God of War reboot. The story continues immediately after the events of the first game, following Kratos and Atreus as Fimbulwinter begins and Ragnarök approaches.
God of War Ragnarök is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. A PC version was released in September 2023 via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
No, God of War Ragnarök is a single-player game with no multiplayer or co-op modes. The focus is entirely on the narrative-driven single-player experience.
The main story of God of War Ragnarök takes approximately 25–35 hours to complete. A full completionist run exploring all realms and side content typically takes 50–60 hours.
Yes, the Valhalla DLC was released as a free update for God of War Ragnarök in December 2023. It adds a roguelite mode starring Kratos with its own story and replayable gameplay structure.
It is strongly recommended to play the 2018 God of War before Ragnarök, as the sequel continues the story directly and references many characters and events. Without prior context, key narrative moments may not have the same impact.
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