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God of War Ragnarök
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DeveloperSanta Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
PublisherPlayStation PC LLC.
Release dateSep 19, 2024
DRM / ProtectionSteam Works
Key providerSteam Works
What you are getting, and which edition to buy
The publisher’s own description, further down this page, tells you what the game is. This tells you what the PC release is for, which of the two editions is worth the money, and when this one usually goes on sale.
Written by Rayyan Omar
Reviewed by Layla FarahFacts checked
Is this the right God of War to start with?
Almost certainly not, if you have played none of them. Ragnarök is the direct second half of a two-part story that began with God of War (2018), and it opens on the consequences of that game’s ending rather than re-introducing anyone. It carries a recap, but the relationship it spends forty hours paying off is one you will not have watched being built. Play the 2018 game first — it is cheap, it is short by comparison, and it is the reason this one lands.
If you have played it, this is the sequel to buy and there is nothing else in between. The older games — the 2005–2013 Greek trilogy — are a different genre on a different console and nothing here depends on them.
What the PC version is for
This is a port built for PC hardware rather than a console build in a wrapper, handled by Jetpack Interactive alongside Santa Monica Studio — the same pairing that did the PC release of the 2018 game. The point of it is the things a PlayStation cannot do: frame rates above the console cap, ultrawide and super-ultrawide aspect ratios, and the current generation of upscalers so the frame rate you want is reachable on hardware you already own.
It is one purchase with no subscription attached. The key goes into your Steam library and stays there — the same copy on any PC you sign in on, saves in the cloud, and Steam Deck handled through the usual Steam route rather than a second storefront.
Standard or Digital Deluxe
Two editions are sold and the difference is smaller than the price gap suggests: nothing playable is held back from the cheaper one.
Standard Edition
- The full game and everything in it
- Every area, weapon and ability
- The post-launch epilogue content at no extra cost
The right choice for almost everyone.
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Everything in the Standard Edition
- Cosmetic armour sets for Kratos and Atreus
- Digital soundtrack and artbook
- A digital comic
Worth the difference only if you want the art and music. It adds no quests, areas or abilities — the cosmetics change how the armour looks, not what it does.
Two things worth checking before you buy
A PlayStation Network account is optional. The notice in the publisher’s description below still says it is required — that wording predates January 2025, when Sony made signing in optional for this game on PC. Linking a free account adds trophies, the PlayStation overlay and the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos; the game plays exactly the same without it.
Availability is regional. Sony licenses this catalogue country by country and it is not sold everywhere. Everything on this page is already resolved for the country you are browsing from, so if you can see a price, the key works where you are.
When God of War Ragnarök goes on sale
First-party PlayStation titles are discounted in waves rather than drifting down week to week, and the waves land at roughly the same points every year. The shape of that calendar is more useful than watching the price daily.
We do not publish a sale before it starts — dates reach us from our distribution channel under embargo and are the publisher’s to announce. What we do is show a live countdown the moment one begins, with the deepest discount in it, on the PlayStation page.
Mid-March
Spring sale
The first real window of the year, and usually a modest one on first-party titles.
Late June into July
Summer sale
One of the two big ones. Back-catalogue PlayStation titles are typically at their deepest of the first half of the year.
Late October
Halloween
Horror-weighted, so it favours the darker end of the catalogue — a smaller event for this title.
Late November
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The most reliable window of the year for a first-party discount, and the one most people wait for.
Late December into early January
Winter sale
The other big one, and the one that most often matches or beats Black Friday on older titles.
Irregular
Publisher and anniversary sales
Tied to a studio anniversary, a franchise announcement or a release on another platform. Short, and rarely signalled far ahead.
What critics and players say
Critics
90
- IGNConsole review · 202210/10
- Game InformerConsole review · 20229.5/10
- GameSpotConsole review · 20229/10
Checked September 17, 2026
Steam players
Very Positive
89% of 50,301 reviews are positive
Most helpful recent reviews
- Recommended83 h played ·
“Quick Sum-Up In-depth analysis further down. No AI was used to write this review. 🟩 Pros 🟩 • Well-written, engaging plot, alongside a cast of memorable characters that have distinct identity, great acting, and solid development as events…”
- Recommended67 h played ·
“God of War Ragnarök is an excellent sequel to God of War (2018). It delivers an astonishing, bittersweet storyline revolving around returning and new characters. The visuals are better than those of its predecessor, although there is no…”
- Recommended76 h played ·
“Really strong sequel to a Game of the Year Game. This Game starts out so strong with literal gods having a human conversation in the Home of Kratos to escalating to a big fight. It is one of my most favorite openings in any game. The game…”
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What changed in recent updates
The latest patch notes the developers posted on Steam, newest first — shown in English, as published.
Hotfix for Game Launch Issues
- Add more error checking and logging for NVIDIA Streamline
- Add entries in settings.ini for controlling for NVIDIAStreamlineLog, NVIDIAStreamlineOTAUpdates
- When NVIDIAStreamlineLog enabled, a log file in the Save Game directory will be generated and overwritten every launch. If encountering errors, please submit a…
- When disabling NVIDIAStreamlineOTAUpdates, the driver over the air updates will be disabled. If encountering errors, please try disabling.
Black Screen Launch Issue Hotfix
An NVIDIA Driver Crash/Soft Lock that prevents the game from loading is under investigation. In the meantime, we've implemented a work around for the cause of the crash to change how shader compilation works. This change may cause some micro-stuttering during…
Full notes on Steam ↗
Questions people ask before buying
Do I need to play God of War (2018) first?
Yes, in practice. Ragnarök is the direct sequel and opens on the previous game’s ending. There is a recap, but the story is built entirely on a relationship you would not have seen develop, and it is the single biggest thing people regret skipping.
Is this the complete game, or is there DLC to buy?
It is complete. The substantial post-launch epilogue is included at no extra cost, and the Norse story is finished — Santa Monica Studio have said as much. The Deluxe Edition adds cosmetics and digital art, not playable content.
Do I need a PlayStation Network account?
No. Since January 2025 signing in is optional on PC. Linking a free account adds trophies, the PlayStation overlay and the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos, and the game is complete without it — whatever older store copy, including the publisher’s notice below, still says.
Will the key work in my country?
The key you receive works where you are buying from. Sony restricts this catalogue by region, which is why the game is not listed at all in some countries — if you can see a price on this page, it is licensed for you.
How quickly do I get the key?
Immediately. It is on the confirmation screen and in your inbox as soon as payment clears, at any hour. Redeem it in Steam and the game is yours permanently.
Will it run on my PC?
The publisher’s own minimum and recommended specifications are listed further down this page — the Requirements link in the section bar above jumps straight to them. In broad terms it scales unusually well: the upscalers in the PC release let mid-range hardware hold a high frame rate at 1440p.
How long does it take to finish?
Around thirty hours for the main story at an unhurried pace. Clearing the side content, the optional bosses and the realms you are not required to visit roughly doubles that, and the included epilogue adds more on top. It is a long game by the standards of its genre without being an open world padded to fill a checklist.
Is Valhalla included, or is it a separate purchase?
Included, at no extra cost, in both editions. It is a substantial epilogue in its own right rather than a bonus mission — a roguelite-structured mode with new writing that continues the story past the ending. Nothing about it is held back from the Standard Edition.
Does the PC version support ultrawide and uncapped frame rates?
Yes, and they are the main reason this version exists. The frame rate is unlocked rather than held at a console cap, 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios are supported natively, and the current generation of upscaling and frame-generation techniques from all three GPU vendors is available, so a target frame rate is reachable on hardware you already own.
Will it work on Steam Deck?
It arrives in your Steam library like any other title, so it installs on a Deck through the usual route with saves synced to the cloud. Handheld performance on a game of this scale depends on the settings you accept — check the current Deck compatibility rating on the game’s own Steam page before you count on it as your main way to play.
Which languages does it have?
A large set, and the exact lists of spoken audio, subtitles and interface languages come straight from the publisher and are set out further down this page. They are worth checking before you buy if you need a specific one, because full voice acting and subtitles are not always offered in the same languages.
Is this an official key?
Yes. Every key we sell reaches us through our authorised distribution channel and activates on the official platform — there is no grey import, no shared account and no regional workaround involved. You get one key per purchase, it is yours permanently once redeemed, and our support team handles it if anything goes wrong at activation.
How is this different from the PlayStation version?
The game is the same and so is the content. What differs is the hardware around it: no frame-rate ceiling, ultrawide support, higher-resolution settings, mouse and keyboard as an option, and the Steam library rather than a console. Saves do not transfer between the two — a PlayStation playthrough starts again here.
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these pages on the date above.
About the author
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Rayyan Omar
Senior Gaming Commerce Editor, Virtwave
Rayyan covers console and PC gaming wallets for Virtwave, with deep specialism in PlayStation Network, Xbox, Razer Gold and Steam. He has been writing about digital gaming commerce since 2020.
Reviewed by Layla Farah, Lead Editorial, Virtwave
How we write our guides
We’ve played every game we write a buying guide for on PC. The facts on this page — release dates, what each edition contains, account requirements and system specs — were checked against the sources above on September 16, 2026, and we update the page when they change. Virtwave sells this key; no publisher paid for this guide or reviewed it before publication.
Full detail from the publisher
About this game
Notice: PlayStation Network Account required, subject to the PlayStation Terms of Services and User Agreement http://www.playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service
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. ©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, and “PlayStation Studios logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
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. ©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, and “PlayStation Studios logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
System requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) or Intel Arc A750
DirectXVersion 12
Storage190 GB available space
Additional NotesWindows version 2004 2020-05-27 19041
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770
DirectXVersion 12
Storage190 GB available space
Additional NotesWindows version 2004 2020-05-27 19041
Activation instructions
In order to activate this game, you will require a third-party 'Steam' account. For full details on how to activate please follow this link: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352
Supported languages
Spoken languages14
ArabicCzechEnglishFrenchGermanGreekItalianJapanesePolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainPortuguese-BrazilSpanish - Latin America
Subtitle languages22
ArabicCroatianCzechDutchEnglishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
Menu languages22
ArabicCroatianCzechDutchEnglishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
Age ratings
Legal
PRIVACY POLICY
https://www.playstation.com/legal/privacy-policy/
USER AGREEMENT
Software subject to license https://www.playstation.com/legal/op-eula/
HEALTH WARNING
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF EPILEPSY OR SEIZURES, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE USE. CERTAIN PATTERNS MAY TRIGGER SEIZURES WITH NO PRIOR HISTORY. BEFORE USING AND FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS https://www.playstation.com/legal/health-warning/
©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, and “PlayStation Studios logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
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