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God of War Ragnarök

God of War Ragnarök is a 2022 action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

God of War Ragnarök is a 2022 action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio. It is the direct sequel to God of War (2018) and closes out the series’ Norse-era storyline.

What it is

God of War Ragnarök is the ninth game in the God of War series and the tenth chronologically. It follows Kratos and his son Atreus as they prepare for Ragnarök, the apocalyptic event from Norse mythology. The game is set across the Nine Realms, including new areas like Svartalfheim, Vanaheim, and Asgard.

Why it matters

As a direct sequel to the 2018 reboot, Ragnarök concludes the story arc that began in that game. It continues the cinematic combat and exploration style that defined the series’ modern era. For Canadian players, the game is widely available through PlayStation and Windows storefronts as a major Sony first-party title.

Key details

The game launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 9, 2022, and later for Windows on September 19, 2024. An expansion called Valhalla serves as an epilogue to the main story. It is a single-player action-adventure game published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

In short

  • Direct sequel to God of War (2018) and conclusion of the Norse era.
  • Set across the Nine Realms of Norse mythology.
  • Released November 2022 on PS4/PS5; Windows version came September 2024.
  • Includes a downloadable epilogue expansion called Valhalla.
Canadian angle

The game was widely released in Canada through the PlayStation and Windows storefronts, and it is relevant to Canadian players as part of a major Sony first-party franchise.

Quick questions

What is God of War Ragnarök?
It is a 2022 action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Is God of War Ragnarök a sequel?
Yes. It is the direct sequel to God of War (2018).
What platforms is it on?
It was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022, and for Windows in 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War_Ragnar%C3%B6k
    Supports: Series position, setting, story premise, realms, and release context.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War_(franchise)
    Supports: Chronology, Norse-era placement, and Valhalla expansion note.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q99397916
    Supports: Basic identification as a 2022 action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio.
  4. Fandom — https://godofwar.fandom.com/wiki/God_of_War_Wiki
    Supports: Game description, single-player focus, and narrative framing.