Action · September 19, 2024

God of War Ragnarök (2024)

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THE NORSE SAGA CONTINUES 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. A FUTURE, UNWRITTEN 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. FLUID, EXPRESSIVE COMBAT 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. EXPLORE VAST REALMS Journey through dangerous and stunning landscapes as Kratos and Atreus search for answers. MASTER THYSELF IN GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK: VALHALLA 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. AN EPILOGUE TO RAGNARÖK 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. BELOVED COMBAT REIMAGINED 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! FIGHT. LEARN. GROW. 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. PC FEATURES 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 FRAME RATES & HIGH-FIDELITY GRAPHICS 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 UPSCALING TECHNOLOGY 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. NVIDIA® REFLEX SUPPORT Utilize NVIDIA Reflex low latency technology allowing you to react quicker and hit harder combos with the responsive gameplay.³ SUPER ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Nine Realms in panoramic widescreen with 21:9 ultra-widescreen and 32:9 super ultra-widescreen support!¹ CONTROLS CUSTOMIZATION 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. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Feel your journey through the Norse realms, made possible by immersive haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionality.³ SPATIAL 3D AUDIO Take advantage of highly accurate, spatial 3D Audio; hear enemies approaching from any direction, including from above and below you.⁴ -------- 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.

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Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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Full audio (12)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Arabic
  • Greek
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Portuguese - Portugal
  • Russian

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume31.4k Steam reviewsTop 17% in Action
Positive rating86% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 53%
Metacritic90/100Genre average 77 — top 4% of Action titles
Concurrent peak1.6k playersTop 8% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours40 h averageTop 10% for session depth among Action

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Action · 345
  • Adventure · 320
  • Action-Adventure · 271
  • RPG · 261
  • Hack and Slash · 241
  • Cinematic · 228
  • Action RPG · 228
  • Third Person · 219
  • Mythology · 218
  • 3D · 203
  • Atmospheric · 185
  • Story Rich · 184
  • Emotional · 167
  • Fantasy · 163
  • Drama · 159

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Narrated Game Menus
  • Playable without Timed Input

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Stereo Sound

Other

  • Single-player
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Reception Metrics

Steam community

86%Very Positive · 31.4k reviews

27.0k positive · 4.4k negative

Metacritic

90/100 critic aggregate

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Curator recommendations

25.2k

Peak concurrent players

1.6k

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

40h

substantial (40–100 hours)

Median

36h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

5h

Current engagement

Achievements

48

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateSep 19, 2024
DeveloperSanta Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Base price$40.19 -33%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons3 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Content Notes

God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game where players take the role of Kratos and his son as they embark on a quest to prevent the coming of Ragnarök. Players explore the Nine Realms, battling enemies in close-up, hand-to-hand combat against human-like raiders and fantastical creatures. Players use the Leviathan Axe and the chained Blades of Chaos to battle…

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