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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

God of War Ragnarök is a 2022 action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the ninth installment in the God of War series and a direct sequel to God of War (2018), concluding the series’ Norse-era storyline. The game was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in November 2022, and later for Windows in September 2024.

Gameplay and presentation

God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game with single-player gameplay, continuing the cinematic combat and exploration style associated with the 2018 entry.

Story and setting

The game is set in a mythological version of ancient Scandinavia and follows Kratos and Atreus as they confront events leading to Ragnarök, visiting all nine realms of Norse mythology.

Release and platforms

Santa Monica Studio released the game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in November 2022, with a Windows version released in September 2024.

Place in the series

Ragnarök is a direct sequel to God of War (2018) and is widely described as the conclusion to the series’ Norse era. An expansion titled Valhalla served as an epilogue to the game.

Key facts

  • God of War Ragnarök is the ninth release in the God of War series and the tenth chronologically.
  • It is a direct sequel to God of War (2018) and concludes the Norse era.
  • The game launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022 and for Windows in 2024.
  • The story follows Kratos and Atreus through the Nine Realms as they face Ragnarök.
  • An expansion titled Valhalla serves as an epilogue.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is God of War Ragnarök?
It is a 2022 action-adventure video 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.
What is the game about?
The story follows Kratos and Atreus as they face the prophecy of Ragnarök and travel through the Nine Realms of Norse mythology.
Who developed the game?
Santa Monica Studio developed the game.
Is there downloadable story content?
Yes. Valhalla was released as an expansion and epilogue to Ragnarök.

References

  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.