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God of War Ragnarok’s new free update patch andValhallaDLC are now live, allowing players to embark on a new quest as Kratos. Last year’sGod of War Ragnarokserved as an emotional and action-packed climax forKratos and Atreus’s journey through the Nine Realmsof Norse mythology, pitting the father-son duo against the Gods of Asgard in an epic battle to determine the fate of the world. Many fans were left wanting more, and there have been rumors of developer Santa Monica Studio beginning work on anotherGod of Wartitle that could shift the spotlight to Atreus.
Meanwhile, gamers were taken by surprise when afreeGod of War RagnarokDLC updatewas announced during The Game Awards 2023, shortly after Kratos actor Christopher Judge presented the award for Best Performance. TitledGod of War Ragnarok Valhalla, this update sees Kratos and Mimir journey to the titular Viking afterlife to battle enemies from the past in a roguelike framework that could set the stage for the rumoredGod of Warhalf-sequel. Eagle-eyedGod of Warfans have already noted some interesting details in theValhallatrailer, including a few nods to Kratos’s original adventures in ancient Greece.
Now players can battle their way throughGod of War Ragnarok’s newValhallaDLC, as both it and the connected Patch 05.01 update are live as of this writing. Santa Monica Studio heralded this news with a post on its official Twitter account, revealing the time that both updates were set to launch along with a message telling fans that it is looking forward to seeing their reactions to the roguelikeValhallacampaign. Aside from the new DLC, Patch 05.01 makes a few technical improvements toGod of War Ragnarok, such as fixing a bug surrounding Kratos’s new Draupnir Spear.
Santa Monica Studio is also advising players to make sure the baseGod of War Ragnarokgame is fully installed on their PS5s before booting upValhalla, as they might be stuck on an infinite loading screen otherwise.God of War Ragnarok’sValhallaDLC will add a new list of trophies for players to unlock, and will likely challenge even the most skilled would-be Spartan with its punishing roguelike combat. In fact,God of War Ragnarok Valhallareportedly has a brand-new difficulty setting that no member of Santa Monica Studio has beaten so far.
Fans no longer have to wait to tryGod of War Ragnarok’s challenging newValhallaDLCfor themselves, as both it and the latest update patch are now live and available to download.God of War Ragnarokwas one of the critically acclaimed games of 2022, and its new DLC will likely give players even more of what they loved in a new roguelike format during the long wait for the next installment of the legendary series.
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
