God of War - Timeline
Wednesday28th Dec 2022
Interview Talking Biceps and Norse Studies with God of War Ragnarok's Mina Sundwall
"I got to walk around like I had those biceps"
Series veterans Kratos and Atreus were always going to be the main stars of the Santa Monica Studio epic God of War Ragnarok, but the more you play its 30+ hour campaign, the more its cast of new faces threaten to steal the show. It's the performances from the likes of Laya Hayes (Angrboda) and Richard...
Tuesday27th Dec 2022
Random Kratos Actor's Epic God of War Ragnarok Award Speech Broke a World Record
"I'd like to thank..."
The Game Awards was a bit of a fever dream this year, wasn’t it? The stage invading Bill Clinton nonsense stole the post-show discussion, so it may be easy to forget Christopher Judge’s outrageous award acceptance speech. Having picked up the gong for Best Performance, the actor talked and talked and talked and talked –...
Thursday22nd Dec 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Will Receive New Game Plus Mode in Spring 2023
That's a plus
There are certain things players have begun to expect of PlayStation's first-party games, including photo mode, lots of accessibility options, and a New Game Plus mode. While this obviously varies from title to title, it was expected that God of War Ragnarok would eventually get the latter, seeing as its predecessor received the mode...
Wednesday21st Dec 2022
News God of War Ragnarok's Final Dev Diary Is a Heartwarming Ode to the Fans
Thanks for playing
Santa Monica Studio has been highlighting some behind-the-scenes snippets from the production of God of War Ragnarok, which has been out for a little while now. The last of these dev diaries is here, and rather than discuss another aspect of development, the team shows its gratitude to the series' biggest fans. It's a lovely...
Tuesday20th Dec 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Dominates PS Blog Awards, Wins Game of the Year
Wins every category it was nominated for
God of War Ragnarok has won all 10 categories it was nominated for in the PlayStation Blog Awards, which included PS5 Game of the Year and PS4 Game of the Year. Voted for by the community, it has utterly dominated the competition, not allowing a single other PS5, PS4 title to pick up an award where it was...
News God of War TV Series Will Stay 'True to the Source Material'
Amazon show will be a faithful adaptation
Last week, it was made official that Sony's enduringly popular God of War series will be adapted for TV. Amazon Prime Video ordered the live-action series, and while it's still early days, there's some solid talent on board already. Perhaps more importantly, the people involved are saying the right things...
Monday19th Dec 2022
Random Watch in Awe as God of War Ragnarok's Hardest Boss Destroyed in Seconds
Godly play
Like its predecessor, God of War Ragnarok is full of boss fights, some of which are optional. In fact, the hardest boss in the entire game is an optional fight, one that you won't find until after finishing the main story. We'll be talking a little about that boss in this story, so if you're yet to finish the game, beware the spoilers...
Friday16th Dec 2022
Competition Win God of War DualSense and $50 with Our Ragnarok Photo Mode Contest
Strike a pose
To celebrate the launch of Photo Mode in the fantastic God of War: Ragnarok on PS5 and PS4 we're delighted to offer up one of the limited edition God of War DualSense controllers for PS5 along with $50/£50/€50 PlayStation Store Credit to the winner of our photo mode contest. All you have to do is take advantage of the Photo Mode...
Wednesday14th Dec 2022
News Amazon Prime Video Greenlights God of War TV Series
Boy, this will be interesting
Well, it’s been strongly hinted at for quite some time, but now it’s official: Amazon Prime Video will adapt God of War into a television series. There are no further details in the juggernaut’s confirmation tweet, as it simply says “God of War is coming”. It then expands, on top of some
Monday5th Dec 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Update Adds Anticipated Photo Mode, Fixes a Bunch of Bugs
Patch 03.00 is here
Photo mode has been added to God of War Ragnarok, just under a month after the game's PS5 and PS4 release. The title's latest update is available to download now, and the photo mode itself appears to be everything that we've come to expect from a PlayStation studio. A full suite of editing tools are now yours to play around...
Thursday1st Dec 2022
Random LeBron James Is Stoked About God of War Ragnarok's Record Sales
Another slam dunk for Sony
Love him or loathe him, LeBron James is undeniably one of the greats of basketball. But as his spectacular career slowly winds down, he’s beginning to pop up, well, everywhere – including in AT&T commercials, movies like Space Jam: A New Legacy, and even in non-NBA 2K video games, like MultiVersus. And, he also...
Monday28th Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Gets Its First Game of the Year Award from TIME Magazine
It starts
With the end of 2022 approaching, conversation among gaming enthusiasts is turning to the awards season. What will be crowned Game of the Year? At this stage, we're willing to bet hobbyists are split between FromSoftware's beloved Elden Ring and Sony's fantastic sequel, God of War Ragnarok. The latter of these two huge action games has...
Thursday24th Nov 2022
News 25% of Players Have Beaten God of War Ragnarok, Two Weeks After Release
Not a bad start
You can get a surprising amount of information from Trophy data, so we thought it'd be interesting to check in on God of War Ragnarok. Sony's latest blockbuster released roughly two weeks ago at the time of writing, and the Trophies show that a decent number of players have beaten the game. More specifically, 24.8 per cent of fans...
Wednesday23rd Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Is the Fastest-Selling First-Party Sony Game Ever
5.1 million copies sold
Sony today confirmed God of War Ragnarok sold 5.1 million PS5, PS4 copies during its launch, making it the company's fastest-selling first-party title of all time. The news was revealed in a tweet, which marks a brand new record for the God of War franchise. It means God of War Ragnarok has already comfortably sold more...
News God of War Ragnarok Update 2.04 Is Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Every little helps
The latest patch for God of War Ragnarok has now arrived on PS5 and PS4. While we've been pretty lucky and seen next to no issues with the game at all, there are naturally a few bugs affecting some players. Update 2.04 is out right now, and it's on the smaller side, but does fix a couple of nasty problems. Weighing in at 221.4MB,...
Tuesday22nd Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Director on DLC: 'I Wouldn't Count on It'
The Ragnarok prophecy
Will God of War Ragnarok get an expansion? According to game director Eric Williams, it's probably not happening. On Kinda Funny Games' spoilercast for the newly released PS5 and PS4 blockbuster, Williams is asked about potential DLC, and he replies: "I dunno man, [God of War Ragnarok] is big. I think we put everything we had...
News God of War Ragnarok Director Would Love to Work on Castlevania Next
"Make it happen"
God of War Ragnarok has only been out for a week or two, but studios will always be working on something. For the game's director, Eric Williams, he's hoping a future opportunity will see him and the team working on Konami's iconic action series, Castlevania. Speaking to Kinda Funny in a spoiler-filled Ragnarok video, the director...
Monday21st Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Dev Accused of Not Crediting Music Production Intern
Senior audio technical designer to investigate
A music production intern who worked on God of War Ragnarok says she’s feeling incredibly disappointed and discouraged, after she wasn’t credited for her work in the PS5 and PS4 exclusive game. Writing on Twitter, composer Jessica Mao revealed that she contributed to the editing, arrangement, and...
Saturday19th Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Team Not Making a Second Dev Documentary
Santa Monica Studio shoots down rumour
Santa Monica Studio has announced it will not be producing a follow-up to its Raising Kratos development documentary that focuses on God of War Ragnarok. Confirmation comes from the developer's Twitter account, where it responded to a tweet that claimed such a documentary actually is in the works. Twitter...
News Heartbreaking God of War Ragnarok Quest Pays a Very Special Tribute
Across the realms
There’s lots to do in God of War Ragnarok, and it’s the kind of game where exploration is handsomely rewarded with all kinds of entertaining, amusing, and occasionally heart-breaking quests. The true story behind Across the Realms is particularly poignant, however, as it relates to a Santa Monica Studio developer who passed...
Wednesday16th Nov 2022
Poll What Review Score Would You Give God of War Ragnarok?
Oh boy
It took some time, but God of War Ragnarok is here, and we think it's glorious. Sony's latest blockbuster was awarded an exceedingly rare Push Square 10/10 in our full God of War Ragnarok PS5 review, and the title commands one of the highest overall Metacritic scores of the last few years. It's fair to say that it's been a critical hit. And...
News God of War's Santa Monica Studio 'Spread Out on a Lot of Different Things'
But would find no shame in more God of War
Santa Monica Studio has just wrapped up God of War Ragnarok, which is attracting rave reviews, so it would be naïve to expect something new from the studio soon. Having said that, it’s worth noting that Eric Williams directed the sequel, not Cory Barlog, and it’s no secret that he’s been plotting...
News God of War Ragnarok Reaction GIFs Are Here, and They're Brilliant
Meme it up, boy
God of War Ragnarok is out, and those who've started playing will know it can get a little heavy. There are moments of levity, but if you're looking to escape the clutches of Fimbulwinter, Santa Monica Studio is setting fans up with some fantastic animated GIFs. As has become a sort of tradition among PS Studios releases, Ragnarok...
News Multiple Voice Actors Discuss Becoming Kratos in God of War Ragnarok Dev Diary
Including Christopher Judge of course
Fair warning: the above video does show some footage from God of War Ragnarok that may be considered spoilers. That said, it's worth a watch if you're a fan of the series. It's the latest dev diary about the game, this time honing in on Kratos himself. Christopher Judge, who provides the performance capture and...
Tuesday15th Nov 2022
Random God of War Ragnarok PS1 Demake Is Equal Parts Polygonal and Awesome
Sharp enough to poke an eye out
As is now traditional alongside the launch of any major gaming release, someone, in this case, YouTuber Jackarte, has put together a PS1-style demake of the recently released and rapturously received God of War Ragnarok. Recreating the original reveal trailer first seen d
Random Kratos Doesn't Want to Discuss PS All-Stars Battle Royale in God of War Ragnarok
"I would not speak of this"
There are tons and tons of little Easter eggs in God of War Ragnarok – pay close attention to the poems you find, for example – but this nod to PS3 mascot mash-up PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is fairly easy to overlook. While out exploring, Mimir asks Kratos about an “unusual” tournament he once...
Saturday12th Nov 2022
PSA Watch Out for God of War Ragnarok Spoilers on Your Own PS5 or PS4
End times
God of War Ragnarok only released a few days ago, but that obviously hasn't stopped some people from racing to the end of the game. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but there is an issue when those players start uploading spoilers en masse to websites like YouTube. And now, those YouTube videos — complete with spoilerific...
Friday11th Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Enjoys Biggest UK Launch in Series History, Just a Day After Release
Based on physical copies alone
God of War Ragnarok was always going to be a commercial juggernaut, but it sounds like the PS5 and PS4 sequel could go above and beyond some expectations. According to UK charts firm GfK (as reported by Games Industry), Ragnarok has already broken records, enjoying the biggest UK launch in franchise history — and...
News Richard Schiff's Son Convinced Him to Play Odin in God of War Ragnarok
"Just say yes"
God of War Ragnarok is now in the hands of players, and sooner or later they'll get to meet the All-Father himself. As we knew before release, Odin shows his face in this epic sequel, and he's played by American actor Richard Schiff. Most famous for his role as Toby Ziegler in The West Wing, casting the performer in Ragnarok wasn't...
Wednesday9th Nov 2022
News Some God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Are Missing the Actual Game
Two DLC codes instead of full game download
A handful of buyers of the God of War Ragnarok Collector's Edition are reporting their copies have arrived without the digital PS5, PS4 download code they were promised. Instead, they've been sent two lots of the bonus DLC content for the game that gives you snow armour for Kratos and Atreus. Since the...
News Game Studios Celebrate God of War Ragnarok Launch with Gorgeous Artwork
The tradition continues
It's become part of the PS Studios launch cycle: a first-party Sony game releases, and other developers celebrate by sharing some lovely art on social media. With God of War Ragnarok out on PS5 and PS4 today, other teams are posting some wonderful images of Kratos and Atreus, in some cases alongside other recognisable...
Poll Did You Buy God of War Ragnarok?
End times
We've been waiting a long time to write this particular poll! God of War Ragnarok is finally available on PS5 and PS4. The much-hyped sequel to 2018's excellent God of War reboot, Ragnarok has actually managed to equal the first game's Metacritic score — which is certainly no small feat — making it one of the highest rated titles in...
Random KFC Capitalises on God of War Ragnarok with Opportune Ad Placement
Finger lickin' good
Sony can be a bit too quiet for our tastes at times, but when it’s got a blockbuster exclusive to market, it tends to go into overdrive. God of War Ragnarok, out today around the world, is absolutely everywhere right now – no matter which country you live in, you’ll no doubt be seeing television commercials, posters, and...
Guide Where to Buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4
Update: Out now!
Update: God of War Ragnarok launches is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4. We're still tracking all the best prices and purchase options for you below, so have a browse and grab a copy if you're tempted! Looking for where to buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4? The game is out now on both...
News Some God of War Ragnarok Devs Were 'Freaking Out' Just Three Short Months Ago
"Holy crap, the game's not good. What are we going to do?"
The launch of God of War Ragnarok is finally upon us, and while we know that the game has received one of the warmest critical receptions of any game in recent years, some developers at Sony Santa Monica were "freaking out" as recently as just three months ago. In an interview with
News A Portal to the Nine Realms of God of War Ragnarok Has Opened in New York City
NYC subway now another branch of the bifrost
With the long-awaited launch of God of War Ragnarok finally upon us and hype levels reaching a fever pitch, PlayStation has gone all out on the marketing front, ensuring that commuters in New York City cannot help but be aware that the final days of Fimbulwinter are upon us. We got a fun new ad showing...
News God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Reviewer Threatened Over Lower Score
Twitter trolls should be both sorry and better
We’re obviously huge fans of God of War Ragnarok here at Push Square – we awarded the sequel our highest possible score – but we also welcome a variety of different opinions. While the majority of the media also appeared to share our sentiment on Santa Monica Studio’s release, one reviewer for...
Tuesday8th Nov 2022
Soapbox God of War Ragnarok Is a Real Game of the Year Rival to Elden Ring
Sammy didn't expect it
I absolutely loved Elden Ring. My relationship with FromSoftware’s rise into the mainstream has been, well, complicated. Many forget that the Japanese studio has been knocking around PlayStation platforms since the days of King’s Field, where it was resolutely considered a B-tier developer at best. Even with the remarkable...
News God of War Ragnarok Day One Patch Notes Revealed
It's a big one
God of War Ragnarok is finally out on PS5 and PS4 tomorrow (or perhaps you already have it, depending on when you're reading this article), and developer Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that there'll be a nice big update for you to download on release. This day one patch fixes and improves loads of little things. "We strongly...
Saturday5th Nov 2022
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - God of War Special
Give me God of War
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? But of course, this is not one of our ordinary PlayStation quizzes. With the release of God of War...
News God of War Ragnarok Equals Ridiculously High Review Rating of Its Predecessor
Both sit at 94
Now this is a real rarity: God of War Ragnarok has ended up sitting at the same Metacritic score as its predecessor, God of War (2018). Both games have settled at a rating of 94, based on critic reviews from outlets like Push Square. What's even crazier is that the ratings are pulled from almost the exact same number of reviews (at...
Friday4th Nov 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Is Now Sony's Highest Rated PS5 Game
Metacritic rating of 94
With the God of War Ragnarok reviews from critics now in, the sequel from Santa Monica Studio is now officially Sony's highest-rated PS5 game so far. With a Metacritic rating of 94, it is also the second-best-rated game of 2022 overall — only Elden Ring has it beat by two points. Compare Kratos' latest adventure to other...
Thursday3rd Nov 2022
News Official God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Graphics Modes Revealed
Six on PS5, two on PS4 Pro
After news circulated last week following a round of previews for God of War Ragnarok, developer Santa Monica Studio has now revealed the official graphics modes for PS5, PS4 Pro, and PS4. The team doesn't quite commit to the highs of 120 frames-per-second in its official infographic; instead, it says many modes will...
Wednesday2nd Nov 2022
News This Japanese God of War Ragnarok Ad Is an Absolute Must Watch
Don't worry: no spoilers here
Yesterday saw Ben Stiller cosplaying as Kratos, but the advert specific to Japan for God of War Ragnarok is, well, quite a bit different. Instead of LeBron James and John Travolta, Japan has Mr Sato singing and dancing along to "Goddo Obu Woragnaroku no Uta". It's an utter delight and makes for essential viewing as we...
Tuesday1st Nov 2022
News New God of War Ragnarok Footage, Concept Art Shown in Latest Dev Diary
A look at character design
God of War Ragnarok is getting extremely close now, yet fans have had very little to go on ever since the game's announcement. Fortunately, Sony's Santa Monica Studio has put together a few developer diary videos, which give a little more detail and show off a teensy bit more footage before launch. The latest video is all...
News God of War PS4 Sells 23 Million Units Ahead of Ragnarok's Release
Good job, boy
God of War has now sold a total of 23 million copies across its PS4 and PC versions, Sony confirmed earlier today. This means the title has sold roughly 3.5 million more units since August 2021, when Sony issued its previous sales update. Of course, with the release of God of War Ragnarok now just days away, interest in the series is...
News Ben Stiller Is Kratos in God of War Ragnarok Ad with John Travolta, LeBron James
You read that right
What in the pits of Muspelheim’s lava pools is this? Sony has spent big on God of War Ragnarok’s latest commercial, which sees Ben Stiller dressed as Kratos for a group therapy session with John Travolta and LeBron James. We think the commercial’s trying to play into the complicated relationship between the aforementioned...
News God of War Ragnarok to Feature a Transmog Armour System Due to Popular Demand
Looking good, boy
God of War Ragnarok is shaping up to be a groundbreaking video game; that much is obvious from the time we've spent exploring the Nine Realms so far. It improves on many aspects of its predecessor, 2018's God of War, and in some ways, exceeds them. Case in point, the inclusion of a transmog armour system, a feature fans were...
Monday31st Oct 2022
News Sony Accidentally Sends God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle to Customer
They'd actually ordered Modern Warfare 2
If it's not independent retailers breaking the release date of God of War Ragnarok, it's Sony itself! @RasheedaASmith on Twitter has posted in response to a
Sunday30th Oct 2022
News Santa Monica Studio Pleads for Minimal God of War Ragnarok Spoilers As Game Leaks
Boy, that's a shame
Update: Santa Monica Studio has shown as little of God of War Ragnarok as possible prior to release, so it’s a shame to see the game break street date and begin to leak. Subsequently, the developer has released a statement, pleading with fans to keep story information to themselves. It adds that it’s doing its best to...
