Can you play God of War Ragnarok without playing the first one?

While you can absolutely play Ragnarok on its own, it's definitely "part two"; the pair of games share a lot of the same DNA and tell one epic story. If you have the time, we'd encourage you to play God of War 2018 before you play Ragnarok so you don't get lost.

Do you need to play the first God of War for Ragnarok?

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

Can you play God of War 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.

Can you play God of War without playing the first 3?

Whilst having played the others would give you a “deeper” understanding about the characters history it is largely not needed for “God of War 2018” as the setting, Kratos' situation, and his personality are different from the previous entries.

Do I have to pre order God of War Ragnarok?

Even if you can't get your hands on one of those editions, it makes sense to preorder God of War Ragnarok, since you'll get some bonus content with the Launch Edition. Though God of War Ragnarok is releasing on both PS5 and PS4, you'll definitely get the most out of the game on PS5.

God of War Ragnarok - Before You Buy

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

Does God of War Ragnarok have early access? 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 early if you pre order?

Can you pre-load God of War Ragnarök? Yes! In preparation for the release of God of War Ragnarök players who have already purchased the game digitally will want to pre-load it so that they can start playing immediately upon the game's unlock time.

Can you play Ragnarok without playing God of War?

For those who truly can't make the time for God of War 2018 before playing Ragnarok, the sequel should do enough to catch newcomers up with the story. While more nuanced story elements might go over their heads, the major plot points should still hit like Thor's hammer and make total sense.

How long is God of War Ragnarok?

For a typical playthrough that consists of playing the story and some but not all side missions, you'd be looking at something more like 25-35 hours. For the completionist, someone seeking to fully complete every major and minor task in the game, you'd be looking at something like 50-60+ hours.

In what order should I play God of War?

How many endings will 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.

Is there more than 1 ending in God of War Ragnarok?

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. That's not the case here — there's no sequel to tease.

Does God of War Ragnarok have a point of no return?

Yes, there is a point of no return in God of War Ragnarok that locks you in for the rest of the story. That would be the chapter called "The Realms at War", starting at Tyr's Temple where your companions have assembled.

What to know before playing Gow Ragnarok?

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.

Is God of War Ragnarok bigger?

In God of War Ragnarok, everything is bigger. It will take you longer to beat, there are more side quests to consider, and you'll have to rip apart even more big bosses.

Is Ragnarok bigger than God of War?

God of War: Ragnarok is bigger, with the narrative shared more equally between Kratos and Atreus.

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 Ragnarok a standalone game?

Is Dawn of Ragnarok a Standalone Experience, or a Valhalla DLC? Though there were rumors of a standalone Valhalla "DLC," Ragnarok ain't it. This is a core expansion pack for the Valhalla base game, and you need to own the game itself to be able to play Ragnarok.

Why is God of War Ragnarok so good?

An excellent execution of highly-engaging combat, stunning technical artistry, and incredibly strong, impactful character drama. The most powerful weapon God of War Ragnarok wields isn't the Leviathan Axe, which Kratos uses to cleave through enemies of all sorts in bloody combat.

How tall is Kratos?

How tall is Kratos in God of War Ragnarök? Officially, Kratos is currently six foot and four inches. This is his redesigned height for the 2018 God of War and now its sequel, Ragnarök.

When can you start playing Ragnarok?

God of War Ragnarok launches on November 9 at midnight, meaning the "night" of November 8. A breakdown of times by region is below: 9 PM PT (November 8)

Is Atreus Loki?

God of War's Atreus is a version of Loki that most people haven't seen, providing a refreshing take on a classic character. In 2018's God of War, there's a big reveal that Kratos' son, Atreus, is actually the Norse God Loki.