Can I play Ragnarok first?

In our opinion, you don't need to play previous God of War games to enjoy God of War Ragnarok, but you probably should if you want to get the most from it — God of War 2018 in particular. Ragnarok is a direct sequel, picking up a few years after what transpires in the previous game.

Can I play God of War Ragnarok first?

You don't need to play 2018's 'God of War' to play 'Ragnarok'

Do you get to play Ragnarok early if you pre-order?

No. There is no official early access period for God of War Ragnarok – even for those who have pre-ordered the game.

Can you play Ragnarok after main story?

The short answer is yes, you can keep playing after beating the story. We won't spoil anything, but once you finally reach the end, some of the credits will overlay the gameplay. Once these credits are done, you'll enter a post-game chapter called Beyond Ragnarok.

Is Ragnarok better than the first game?

God of War: Ragnarok Is Bigger, Better and Less Memorable Than Its Predecessor. Ragnarok is a tremendous sequel. It improves on every aspect of 2018's God of War -- but lacks some of that game's originality and mystique.

God of War Ragnarok - Before You Buy

Can you play Ragnarok without playing the first?

In our opinion, you don't need to play previous God of War games to enjoy God of War Ragnarok, but you probably should if you want to get the most from it — God of War 2018 in particular. Ragnarok is a direct sequel, picking up a few years after what transpires in the previous game.

Should I play Dawn of Ragnarok before the main game?

To have a saved game that will allow you to play Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Dawn of Ragnarök interchangeably, please progress through the main campaign and start Dawn of Ragnarök in-game. The recommended Power Level to start Dawn of Ragnarök is 340.

Does Dawn of Ragnarok spoil the main story?

While I won't spoil the story beats, any allusions to the event of Ragnarök itself are relegated to a few lines of dialogue after the main questline is done. Some reference is made to how the events of the story in this DLC are related, but when it's only mentioned AFTER finishing it does feel a little tacked on.

Does anything happen after you 100% Ragnarok?

As far as we could tell from our own playthrough, no additional content opens up, no equipment is unlocked, there's no Trophy, and there's no post-credits scene exclusively available to those who do everything.

What should I finish before Ragnarok?

How long does God of War Ragnarok take to beat?

How Long to Beat God of War Ragnarok? For the average player on the standard difficulty setting, God of War Ragnarok will take approximately 30 hours to complete. This is factoring in some exploration, the completion of several Favours or side-quests, and light collectible hunting.

How many hours is God of War Ragnarok?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War: Ragnarök is about 26 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 52½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What are the benefits of pre ordering Ragnarok?

No matter what edition that God of War Ragnarok players pre-ordered, they will all get a set of Risen Snow armor for Kratos and a Risen Snow tunic for Atreus. While all of Atreus's armor sets are cosmetic, the armor for Kratos provides stats bonuses like Luck. This set of armor for Kratos can be upgraded as well.

Is God of War Ragnarok worth it?

Verdict. Overall, God of War: Ragnarok is in a difficult spot as its predecessor was such a groundbreaking change in the franchise's history. That said, it is a step up in almost every sense of game development, with a fantastic story you won't want to spoil for yourself.

How old is Kratos?

In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.

Is God of War Ragnarok longer than the first game?

If you power through just the main story, God of War Ragnarok will take 25-30 hours. Completing the main story while dabbling in some Favors and more along the way takes about 30-35 hours. 100% completion runs will take around 55-60 hours+

How many endings does God of War Ragnarok have?

It doesn't just have one ending. There is a second ending to the game that you can access right after completing the main ending. What is this? In the secret ending, you get to witness Brok's funeral and pay your respects to him before his body is set alight at sea.

Can you meet Atreus after Ragnarok?

Yes. In the post-game, if you return to Sindri's house and enter Atreus's old room, Kratos will ask Mimir if he did enough to prepare Atreus not just for battle, but for life and Atreus's romance with Angrboda.

Does Ragnarok have multiple endings?

Essentially, yes. God of War Ragnarok has an additional ending, though it's more of an epilogue than a cliffhanger. God of War had a secret scene where Thor turned up at Kratos and Atreus' home, teasing the events of the next game.

Can you keep playing Ragnarok after ending?

Those who didn't manage to complete them the first time around can return during the post-game to where they found them to see where they lead. There are no missable quests in God of War Ragnarok, so the player can backtrack during the post-game to complete them all if they wish.

When should I start playing Dawn of Ragnarok?

To unlock the world and quests for Dawn of Ragnarok, you'll need to have established Valka's hut in Ravensthorpe. This requires leveling up the settlement to be at least Level Three and having completed the questline for A Wise Friend.

What level should I be to start Dawn of Ragnarok?

The recommended Power Level to start Dawn of Ragnarök is 340. To start playing Dawn of Ragnarök with an existing saved game, you need to reach Raventhorpe and complete the Settling Down quest. You will then be able to start the first Dawn of Ragnarök quest: Restless Dreams.

Do I need to beat Valhalla to play Dawn of Ragnarok?

If this is the first time playing Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the main menu gives players the option to choose between "Valhalla" or "Dawn of Ragnarok." Thus, players will be allowed to "Choose [Their] Experience" and can start Dawn of Ragnarok without having to play through Valhalla's campaign first.

Should I beat Valhalla before Ragnarok?

While Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok can be played from a brand-new save slot, we highly recommend going through the main game first. In doing so, players will learn of Evior's ties to the gods of old in the most natural way.

Do you play as Odin in Dawn of Ragnarok?

In Dawn of Ragnarök – Assassin's Creed's biggest expansion ever – players will play entirely as Odin (aka Havi) and explore the dwarven realm of Svartalfheim.