While we knew God of War Ragnarok would be coming from the post-credits scene at the end of 2018's God of War, Sony has been talking about the release date for years.
No more, though, as the publisher has finally announced when we'll be able to have frozen fingers in the sequel to the Nordic saga.
In a somewhat low-key announcement, opting not to share the news as part of a State of Play broadcast, developer Sony Santa Monica tweeted (opens in a new tab) an image revealing that God of War's release date Ragnarok is on November 9. , 2022.
There was a short new trailer associated with the news, which you can check out below.
The new trailer doesn't reveal much we haven't seen before. Kratos and his son Atreus are back to battle the gods and monsters of Norse mythology, this time side by side with the human plug, Thor.
Unsurprisingly, the cutscenes shown in the trailer look a lot like what we've played in previous games. Kratos and Atreus collide with the undead Draugr, felling them with an ax and arrow. However, we do get a glimpse of what is sure to be a huge boss battle in Ragnarok, the giant wolf Fenrir.
It will be fascinating to see how Sony Santa Monica transforms Fenrir into God of War Ragnarok, the giant wolf is the son of Loki. Which, spoilers, if you haven't played God of War (2018), it's Atreus. Perhaps in this version of the myth, the wolf has a new genesis, or perhaps we see Atreus give birth to a cub. Although that seems like a brave move on Sony's part.
While Sony didn't reveal much more about God of War Ragnarok aside from its release date, it did talk more about the two Collector's Editions that will be available for pre-order on July 15.
If you pre-order God of War Ragnarok, your copy of the game will come with two items: Kratos Risen Snow Armor and Atreus Risen Snow Tunic, the latter being a cosmetic item.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
- Full game God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- Darkdale Kratos Armor
- Atreus Darkdale Outfit (Cosmetic)
- Darkdale Blades Cuffs for Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale ax handle for the Leviathan ax
- God of War Ragnarök Official Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Mini Digital Art Book
- avatar set
- playstation 4 theme
Then there's the God of War Collector's Edition, which comes in a large box, inspired by the Lore Keeper's Sanctuary. Along with all the digital extras that come with the deluxe edition, it also comes with:
- Printed promo code for the full game God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- A Steelbook Showcase (game disc not included) - The God of War Ragnarök Steelbook Showcase features versions of the bear and the wolf.
- 2" Vanir Cufflinks Carvings: In the same style as the Huldra Brothers Atreus woodcarvings from the God of War Collector's Edition (2018), the God of War Ragnarök Collector's Edition completes the set with carvings of the Vanish twins.
- Dwarven Dice Set: This set comes with a quality wood-like finish dice set in a dice bag with a Yggdrasil symbol on the outside.
- 16 Inch Mjölnir Replica - A highly detailed replica of Thor's iconic weapon from God of War Ragnarök.
And then finally there is God of War Ragnarok Jotnar Edition. This bundle includes all of the Deluxe Edition digital offerings, with these additional physical goodies:
- Printed promo code for the full game God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- Music by Bear McCreary 7-inch vinyl record: Includes two tracks by composer Bear McCreary.
- HAWK, BEAR AND WOLF PIN SET - Representing Faye, Kratos and Atreus respectively, this pin set symbolizes the family of our heroes.
- Draupnir's Legendary Ring - A ring from Norse mythology, Draupnir's Legendary Ring comes in a red cloth bag.
- Brok's Dice Set - This set of dice comes in a metallic silver finish with blue accents. The dice bag is Huldra Brothers branded.
- Yggdrasil Cloth Map - This cloth map shows each of the nine kingdoms in the branches and roots of Yggdrasil.
- A Steelbook Showcase (No Game Disc Included)
- Twin 2" Vanir Sculpts
- 16" Mjolnir Replica
You can see the whole thing without a box in this video below.
After such a long wait, it's great to have confirmation that God of War Ragnarok will release in 2022, which means we'll have a major release on Playstation this year.