While we’ve known that God of War Ragnarok has been coming since the post-credit scene at the end of God of War 2018, Sony has been swinging around the release date for years.
It’s not anymore, though, as the publisher finally announced when we’ll be able to get our frost fingers in the Norse saga sequel.
In a somewhat muted announcement, developer Sony Santa Monica chose not to share the news as part of a State of Play broadcast chirp (Opens in a new tab) Image reveals God of War Ragnarok release date is November 9, 2022.
There was a short new trailer paired with the news, which you can watch below.
The new trailer doesn’t reveal much that we haven’t seen before. Kratos and his son Atreus return to fight the gods and monsters from Norse mythology, this time heading to toe with the human electrical outlet, Thor.
Somewhat unsurprisingly, the scenes shown in the trailer look very similar to what we’ve played in previous games. Duke Kratos and Atreus with the undead dragger, cutting them down with an ax and arrow. Despite that, we got a glimpse of what is sure to be a big battle in Ragnarok, the giant wolf Fenrir.
It would be great to see how Sony Santa Monica transforms Fenrir into God of War Ragnarok, a giant wolf that is a child of Loki. Spoilers, if you haven’t played through God of War (2018), it’s Atreus. Perhaps in this version of the myth the wolf will have a new genesis – or perhaps we see Atreus giving birth to a puppy. Although this sounds like it would be a brave move on Sony’s part.
While Sony hasn’t revealed much about God of War Ragnarok, besides 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 last of which is a cosmetic item.
Digital Deluxe Edition comes with:
- Full God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- Kratos Darkdale Armor
- Atreus Darkdale Attire (Cosmetics)
- Darkdale Blades Handles for Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale’s fist ax for Leviathan’s axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Music
- Dark Horse Mini Digital Art Book
- avatar group
- Playstation 4 Theme
Then there’s the God of War Collector Edition, which comes in a big box, similar to the Knowledge Keeper shrine. In addition to all the digital extras that come in the Deluxe Edition, it also comes with:
- Coupon code printed for the full game God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- Steelbook display case (game disc not included) – God of War Ragnarök Steelbook display case depicts bear and wolf renditions.
- 2″ Vanir Twins Carvings – In the same style as the Atreus woodcarvings for the Huldra Brothers from the God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök collector’s edition completes the set with Vanir Twins carvings.
- Dwarven Dice Set – This set comes with a set of dice with a high quality wood-like finish in a dice bag with the Yggdrasil symbol on the outside.
- 16″ Mjölnir Replica – Highly detailed replica of Thor’s signature weapon from God of War Ragnarök.
Then, finally, there’s God of War Ragnarok Jotnar Edition. This set comes with all digital offerings of the Deluxe Edition, with the following additional physical extras:
- Coupon code printed for the full game God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- 7-inch vinyl record with music composed by Bear McCreary – This includes two tracks by composer Bear McCreary.
- Hawk, Bear and Wolf set – representing Fi, Kratos, and Atreus respectively, this pin set symbolizes the family of our heroes.
- Legendary Drapnir Ring – A ring from Norse mythology, the legendary Drapnir ring comes in a red canvas bag.
- Brok’s Dice Set – This dice set comes in a metallic silver finish with blue detailing. Dice bag features Huldra Brothers branding.
- Yggdrasil Cloth Map – This cloth map shows each of the nine worlds within the branches and roots of Yggdrasil.
- Steelbook display case (no game disc included)
- 2 “Vanir Sculptures Twins
- 16″ Mjölnir Replica
You can watch everything unpacked in this video below.
After a long wait, it’s great to get confirmation that God of War Ragnarok will actually release in 2022, which means we’ll be releasing a big first-party version on Playstation this year.
