God of War Ragnarök

Adventure· RPG· Action· Action-Adventure

Released Sep 2024

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

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All announced content has been released

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Where to buy

Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $59.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $59.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $59.99

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Evaluation

God of War Ragnarök launched on PC on September 19, 2024, bringing the complete Norse saga — including the free Valhalla expansion — to the platform. The game was explicitly described at launch as "the final chapter of the Norse saga," and the store description frames it as the conclusion of Kratos and Atreus's story in the Norse realms. All three items in the DLC list — the Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade, the Digital Artbook, and the Soundtrack — have been released. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. Since launch, Santa Monica Studio and Jetpack Interactive have been actively maintaining the PC version with a series of patches addressing performance, stability, and visual issues (Patches 3 through 8, plus several hotfixes). The most significant post-launch content addition was the **Dark Odyssey Collection**, delivered as a free gift in Patch 9 on March 20, 2025, to celebrate God of War's 20th anniversary. This added a substantial suite of cosmetic items — armor sets, weapon appearances, and shield skins — inspired by the original God of War (2005). The most recent developer communication was a feature patch on August 20, 2025, adding support for AMD's latest FSR technology — a technical improvement rather than new content. No future content has been announced, no roadmap exists, and the developer has made no statements suggesting further story content or DLC is in the works. The game was positioned from the outset as a complete, self-contained narrative experience, and all post-launch activity has been maintenance and celebratory cosmetic additions consistent with a finished product.

Evidence

Patch 9 delivered the Dark Odyssey Collection — a free cosmetic bundle of armor, weapon appearances, and shields — as a 20th anniversary celebration gift to all owners.

news post · Mar 20, 2025 source content shipped

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All three DLC items (Soundtrack, Digital Deluxe Upgrade, Digital Artbook) have been released. No unreleased DLC entries exist on the store.

dlc listing · Oct 3, 2024 source content shipped

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Released

God of War Ragnarök Soundtrack

Oct 2024

Released

God of War Ragnarök - Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade

Sep 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Santa Monica Studio

Publisher

PlayStation Publishing LLC

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

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.