God of War Release Date, Story, Rumored Characters, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Reading Time: 5 minutesGod of War Ragnarok release date, platforms, story, and many more.
The much-awaited sequel to 2018’s God of War, God of War Ragnarok is set to launch in a few weeks. From the director of Bloodborne and The Last of Us Part II, God of War Ragnarok features an all-new Norse mythological setting on an epic scale. Uncover Kratos’ bloody past as he rediscovers the power within him, ultimately leading him to the most heroic incarnation of himself yet. Experience everything you know and love about God of War at a whole new scale – with more enemies than ever before and some truly massive bosses.
The story centers around Kratos and Atreus as they take on an army of Cyclopes in order to save their daughter from the clutches of Hela, who has come back from beyond the grave with an army of undead warriors at her command. She has also brought back some familiar faces including the three Fates: Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
The game will come packed with all-new content including new weapons, armor sets, enemies and more. The PS5 version of God of War will also support HDR technology so players can enjoy clearer visuals on their TVs.
God of War is one of Sony’s biggest franchises and has been a mainstay in gaming culture since its debut in 2005 on PlayStation 2 (PS2). The third installment in the series was released five years after its predecessor God Of War II arrived on PS2 back in 2007.
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:
1.God of War Ragnarok Standard Edition
2.God of War Ragnarok Launch Edition
3.God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe Edition
4.God of War Ragnarok Collector’s Edition
5.God of War Ragnarok Jotnar Edition
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 story
When the God of War franchise was first announced, it was met with mixed reactions from gamers and critics alike. The story of Kratos and Atreus had been told before, but many wondered how the series would continue to evolve. Many gamers were concerned about the lack of innovation in the gameplay, and for some, this was enough to send them away. However, Santa Monica Studio has proven time again that they are able to deliver on their promises.
In PlayStation’s official blog post, they shared some details about the story of God of War Ragnarok. The game will pick up a few years after the events of God of War and 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
The official story synopsis for God of War is out, and it’s not particularly spoiler-y.
“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.”
It sounds like Kratos and Atreus’ quest is going to take them all over Norse mythology, from icy realms to fiery ones. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer in this game, which is likely what prompts Kratos to decide whether or not he should stay alive or die with the rest of humanity.
The official listing for PlayStation’s God of War game, which is due out in 2020, has revealed the story synopsis. The synopsis 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.
Gameplay God of War Ragnarok
Sony has 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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO 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.”
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.
God of War Ragnarok is being sent out to critics for review and the full review will be out on November 3rd. 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.
