Sony has (finally) announced the release date for the much-anticipated God of War Ragnarok. In a blog post, the company shared the exciting news players around the world will join Kratos on his latest adventure on 9 November 2022 on PS4 and PS5.
Along with the God of War Ragnarok release date, Santa Monica Studios also showed off the rumoured Collector’s Edition which is now confirmed to come in two models. There is a Collector’s Edition and a Jotnar Edition.
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Before we get to the game editions, there’s a new trailer to watch for God of War Ragnarok and it looks amazing. The latest trailer is a CG video that shows off some of the encounters Kratos and Atreus will experience in the game. While many of us were hoping for some new gameplay, this will have to tide us over for a while.
We’re thrilled be able to share our release date and the brand-new God of War Ragnarök – Father and Son CG Trailer with all the God of War fans who have been eagerly awaiting news. We hope you’ve enjoyed a glimpse at some of the dangers Kratos and Atreus could find themselves up against as Ragnarök approaches.
Sony says that pre-orders for God of War Ragnarok will go live on 15 July and gamers can place their orders for the digital editions and various special editions. Here’s a breakdown of each version:
God of War Ragnarök – Launch Edition Items
Unlocked through pre-ordering any one of the God of War Ragnarok game versions.
- Kratos Risen Snow Armour
- Atreus Risen Snow Tunic
God of War Ragnarok – Standard Edition
- Includes Launch Edition items
- PS4 to PS5 upgrade costs $10
God of War Ragnarok – Digital Deluxe Edition
- Includes Launch Edition items
- Full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- Kratos Darkdale Armor
- Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic)
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
God of War Ragnarok – Collector’s Edition
The God of War Ragnarök Collector’s Edition comes housed in a beautiful box representing the Knowledge Keeper’s Shrine. This shrine was of the triptychs that Kratos and Atreus came across in God of War (2018), depicting the tale of a powerful seer, the Giant Sorceress called Gróa, who was the first to have a vision of Ragnarök.
- Includes Launch Edition items
- Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- Kratos Darkdale Armor
- Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic)
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
- A Steelbook Display Case – The God of War Ragnarök Steelbook Display Case depicts renditions of the Bear and the Wolf.
- 2” Vanir Twins Carvings – In the same style as Atreus’ wooden toy carvings of the Huldra Brothers from the God of War (2018) Collector’s Edition, the God of War Ragnarök Collector’s Edition completes the set with carvings of the Vanir Twins.
- Dwarven Dice Set – This set comes with a set of dice with a quality wood-like finish in a dice bag with a symbol of Yggdrasil on the outside.
- 16” Mjölnir Replica – A highly detailed replica of Thor’s signature weapon from God of War Ragnarök.
God of War Ragnarök – Jötnar Edition
- Includes Launch Edition items
- Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
- Kratos Darkdale Armor
- Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic)
- Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos
- Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe
- Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook
- Avatar Set
- PlayStation 4 Theme
- 7-Inch Vinyl Record with music by Bear McCreary – This includes two tracks from composer Bear McCreary.
- The Falcon, Bear, and Wolf Pin Set – Representing Faye, Kratos, and Atreus respectively, this pin set symbolizes our heroes’ family.
- The Legendary Draupnir Ring – A ring from Norse Mythology, the Legendary Draupnir Ring comes in a red cloth bag.
- Brok’s Dice Set – This dice set comes with a metallic silver finish with blue detailing. The dice bag features the Huldra Brothers’ brand.
- Yggdrasil Cloth Map – This cloth map shows each of the Nine Realms within the branches and roots of Yggdrasil.
- A Steelbook Display Case (no game disc included)
- 2” Vanir Twins Carvings
- 16” Mjölnir Replica
Watch the Collector’s Edition being unboxed in a special video below:
Source: PS Blog