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Given the overwhelming success of its predecessor, to say that expectations forGod of War Ragnarokwere a little high would perhaps be a bit of an understatement. From the moment the game wasannounced at Sony’s PS5 Showcase eventback in late 2020, the team over at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has been under enormous pressure to deliver a worthy successor to the popular 2018 title. Of course, few would perhaps have guessed it given the overall quality of the final release.
Not only doesGod of War Ragnaroklive up to all of the hype, but, for many, it manages to exceed expectations. It’s the highest-rated first-party game on the PlayStation 5 at the time of writing and a must-play for both fans of the long-running series and those who enjoy a good story-driven game. Even those who are already familiar with the series may need a little guidance here and there though, both when it comes to the main story and the many side quests and collectibles that the game has to offer.
Getting Started in God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarokdoes a fairly decent job of easing players into the experience, yet there are one or two things that could perhaps have been better explained. For those who’ve played any of the previousGod of Wargames, this may not be too much of an issue, though anyone who is new to the series may struggle a little at times. This section of the guide will aim to fill in some of the blanks, with a selection ofhow-to guidesas well as answers to some of the morefrequently asked questionsaboutGod of War Ragnarok.
Frequently Asked Questions
God of War Ragnarok Main Story Walkthrough
The main story ofGod of War Ragnarokconsists of 18 distinct chapters, with the average time needed to complete each one being just under two hours. As one might expect, certain chapters are easier than others, though each and every one of them has moments and puzzles that may prove tricky to some players. This section of the guide will feature a fullmain story walkthroughforGod of War Ragnarokas well as shorter guides for some of the game’s more challengingpuzzles.
Individual Puzzle Guides
New Game Plus Mode
Like its 2018 predecessor,God of War Ragnarokwas released without a New Game Plus mode. It took a month or two longer this time around, but Santa Monica Studio once again delivered, providing players with an incredibly well-fleshed-out NG+ experience as part of the game’s 4.000.000 update. It brings with it a few new pieces of equipment, tougher boss fights, and a whole host of new customization options and Enchantments. This section of the guide will offera complete overview of New Game Plus mode, as well as information on how to unlock all of thenew armor sets.
Valhalla
Announced and released in late 2023, Valhalla is a free DLC expansion forGod of War Ragnarok. It places a heavy emphasis on combat and incorporates mechanics and ideas from the roguelite genre to help freshen up the series' tried and tested formula. There’s also a considerable amount of story content packed into Valhalla, with Kratos forced to confront some of the many demons from his past. This section of the guide will focus entirely on the expansion, including itsTrophies,boss fights, andcompletion rewards.
Favors & Side Quests in God of War Ragnarok
As well as the main story,God of War Ragnarokfeatures plenty of side content for players to sink their teeth into. This mainly comes in the form of Favors, which serve as the game’s side quests and can be tackled either in tandem with the main story or after completing it. As well as XP, players can get a lot of great items for completing side quests, including new armor sets and rare upgrade materials. This section of the guide will focus on some of the more difficultFavorsinGod of War Ragnarok, as well as some of the ones with the best rewards.
The Best Equipment in God of War Ragnarok
ThoughGod of War Ragnarokdoes feature many RPG elements, players won’t be able to level up in the traditional sense. Instead, they’ll gain the bulk of their power through their equipment, making it important to find the best armor inGod of War Ragnarokand upgrade weapons whenever given the chance. This section of the guide will focus mainly onequipment, as well as where players can find theupgrade materialsthat are needed to improve it.
Upgrade Materials
God of War Ragnarok Collectibles
ThoughGod of War Ragnarok’s main story will only take around twenty hours to complete, those hoping to unlock the game’s platinum trophy can expect to spend considerably longer thanks to the vast number of collectibles that are on offer. This section of the guide will feature information on where to find things likeArtefacts,Odin’s Ravens, andNornir Chests, as well as every other collectible inGod of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarokis available now for PS4 and PS5.
