God of War Ragnarök
Cross the Nine Realms. Choose your path.
Kratos and Atreus travel the Nine Realms in search of answers before Ragnarök. Between prophecy and the threat of war, father and son must decide what is worth protecting.
What awaits on the journey?
Following God of War (2018), Fimbulwinter grips Midgard. Atreus wants to understand the prophecy and his identity as Loki; Kratos confronts his fear of repeating old mistakes. This profile stays with the premise; the article below carries a spoiler notice.
- Fight with the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos and abilities developed along the journey.
- Explore the Nine Realms, solve puzzles and work with companions.
- Follow father and son through responsibility, fear and the right to choose.
Faces in the story
A father trying to protect Atreus without letting the past dictate every choice.
A son discovering his Giant heritage and the name Loki.
A goddess carrying the grief of losing Baldur and her ties to Odin.
Two Asgardian gods whose power and interests intersect with Kratos and Atreus’ journey.
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The article below reveals Ragnarök’s story and ending. God of War (2018) and God of War III have separate profiles.
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God of War Ragnarök: Why does Kratos escape the prophecy?
A mural foretells Kratos falling into his son’s arms. As the world faces its end, what does he change to make another future possible?
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The main game launched on PS4/PS5 on 9 November 2022 and PC on 19 September 2024. Valhalla is additional content; this article covers only Ragnarök’s main story.
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Reference sources
Game information, platforms and the PlayStation Store link.
PC edition, system requirements and supported languages.
Verifies the PC release date of 19 September 2024.