Everything You Need to Know About God of War Ragnarok
Based on everything we know about the game so far, God of War Ragnarok looks like it’s set to be the best in the franchise yet. We’ve put together this handy guide to show you everything you need to know about God of War Ragnarok , from its pre-order bonuses to its release date and beyond! Keep reading to learn more!
Release Date
November 2023. Platform: Playstation 4. Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Genre: Action-adventure video game, third-person single player video game, hack and slash video game, action role-playing game (RPG). Rated M for Mature, 17+. ESRB Rating: RP. ESRB Descriptor(s): Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence. Metacritic Score: 85/100. IGN Score: 9/10. Game Informer Score: 8/10. Gamespot Score: 8/10. Polygon Score: 7.5/10. PlayStation LifeStyle Score: 9/10.
Special Editions
When a game is as popular as God of War, it’s no surprise that there are multiple editions for fans to buy. Here’s everything you need to know about each one: Digital Deluxe Edition: Access your copy of God of War early on May 8; unlock additional weapons; bonus outfits and armor sets; a PS4 dynamic theme and avatar pack; and two PS4 avatars. Collector’s Edition: Get all items from Digital Deluxe version plus a 9-inch Kratos & Atreus Statue, steelbook case, leather collector’s notebook, runic cards and cloth map. Stone Mason Edition: Includes all content from both Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions along with an exclusive 12-inch statue of Kratos, stone mason’s axe in wood display box, hardcover art book and official soundtrack CD. Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle: Includes a custom 1TB PlayStation 4 Pro console featuring an engraved God of War logo; matching DualShock controller; physical disc copies of both God of War (remastered) and God of War III Remastered; digital voucher for The Legend of Loki DLC costume for Thor (from Marvel’s Thor film franchise); digital voucher for Desert Cobra skin for weapon skins (three); digital voucher for three PlayStation Network avatars.
Official Announcement
Fans have been waiting for a new God of War game for quite some time, and in late 2017 we finally got that announcement. God of War has always been unique and exciting, but fans are wondering if it’ll be as good as previous iterations. We’re going to take an in-depth look at everything we know so far about God of War: Raganarok, including our thoughts on what it may add or subtract from previous games!
Development History
The first installment in Santa Monica Studio’s rebooted action-adventure video game series, titled simply God of War, was released for PlayStation 2 in March 2005. It was critically acclaimed, winning several awards and selling nearly five million copies worldwide by August 2012, making it one of the best-selling PlayStation 2 games. A sequel, God of War II, was released in March 2007. The third installment, entitled God of War III, was released in March 2010 on PlayStation 3 (PS3). On May 6, 2012, Sony announced that a next installment would be made exclusively for PS3. This new installment became God of War: Ascension, which released in March 2013. Another installment, again exclusive to PS3, is currently being developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio and will be published by Sony Computer Entertainment; its title has not yet been revealed.
Team Behind the Game
The development team is larger than any previous title in franchise history, and they’re excited about showing off what they’ve created. This is quite a dramatic departure from past games in that it’s being helmed by Cory Barlog, who previously directed 2010’s God of War III (he was also involved with 2013’s Ascension). Although Barlog is better known for his work at Sony Santa Monica Studios, he did serve as director on another game from Ready At Dawn Studios: The Order: 1886. But if there’s one thing we should know about Barlog, it’s that he knows how to reinvent a series.
