Embark on a Mythic Journey with Kratos and Atreus - Now on PC
If you have already enjoyed the God of War Ragnarök PlayStation version, maybe this article would be of interest for you because very soon Kratos and Atreus are going to embark on their mystical and mythic journey in search of all the important answers on their quest in God of War Ragnarök on the PC and we just cannot be more excited, since the devs at the Santa Monica Studio were able to finally share the first real glimpses of God of War Ragnarök steam PC release for all of the fans, who have been eagerly awaiting that version for so long!
Coming directly to PC this September 19th is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed God of War games ever. While this may not come as a surprise to many of you, we are going to go through the basic plot, expected features and summary of the title as well as the more technical specifics for it in this article, so that we are all fully up-to-date about everything important!
Get ready to embark on the epic and very emotional journey as Kratos and Atreus continue with their struggle of both having to hold on and let go of the past respectively.
The Unwritten Future is Going to be Shaped by you!
Kratos and Atreus would have to go on a journey to all the Nine Realms on their search for answers as the forces of Asgard prepare for the prophesied legendary battle that is going to end the world as they know it.
Explore the stunning and mythical landscapes, as you go face to face with some of the mightiest enemies the franchise has to offer up to now – the Norse gods and many of the monsters that dwell in their world. The immense threat of Ragnarök gets closer and closer with each moment so Kratos and Atreus would have to make their choice between the safety of the realms and their personal survival.
The storyline picks up from a few years after the events that took place in God of War (2018). As the freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have reached Midgard, thus making the survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the middle of the Norse wilds even more challenging than it ever was in the past.
Even though the previous game was able to establish a pretty great amount of trust and understanding between the father and son duo, there still is a big deal of complexity and difficulty that remains for them to overcome in their relationship – especially after the revelation of Atreus’ Giant heritage and the secret prophecy that only Kratos was able to witness and see unfolding. So, they both have some personal issues to attend to!
Like most young teenage boys, Atreus is extremely curious to understand who he truly is and wishes to build the strength of his character more than anything. But in this part of the story, he is also going to find out the potential of who he could be. He wants to pinpoint the mysterious role of Loki in the conflict which is something that the young boy cannot stop thinking of. Wanting to keep his family as safe as possible, but also not to stand by idle and do nothing while the destruction could consume everything and everyone residing in the Nine Realms.
Kratos on the other hand is still trying to keep the awareness of his troubled past a secret, especially the mistakes and wrongdoings that he did, wishing to protect Atreus from the cruel and deadly lessons he had learned from his previous conflicts with the other godly deities in ancient Greece. His primary goal is to maintain the safety of his son and be the best possible father he can to the boy and the confrontation with Baldur has thrown an even darker shadow over the belief that the only thing that would possibly come from further entanglements with Aesir is serious tragedy. Kratos must decide if he is going to remain chained by the fear of repeating his mistakes or break free of his cursed past to be the role-model Atreus so desperately needs.
Together, Kratos and Atreus would need to take a stand and choose which path they are going to take. However, what they choose is going to seal the fate of anyone living in the Nine Realms as Ragnarök is approaching nearer and nearer.
Experience both Wrath and Vengeance on your Journey as you Seek out the Truth
Let’s have a brief look at two of the main opponents that you will go against in God of War Ragnarök: namely these would be the likes of Freya and Thor.
At the end of the previous game the once-ally-turned-enemy Freya swore vengeance for the death of her son, Baldur at the hands of Kratos. She seeks her ultimate revenge and would do all in her power to get it.
You should be aware that Freya is not just a shockingly powerful wielder of Vanir magic, but also that she is a fearsome warrior that should not be underestimated at any moment of time. Now, severely enraged by Kratos’ evasion of justice at her hand, she would point each and every weapon and power at her disposal towards the killer of her late son.
Another character that is also suffering the loss of close family members by the hands of Kratos is Thor. Because of the demise of his sons and half-brother, Thor’s insatiable bloodlust and mighty wrath are going to be aimed at Kratos and Atreus too. Being referred by Mimir as the “Biggest Butchering Bastard in the Nine Realms,” Thor earned this title because he is one of the fiercest and most powerful gods out there since he managed with ease in his endeavor of swiftly wiping out almost all the Giants at Odin’s direct command.
Since we do not really want to give out too much of the storyline just yet, we think it would be better to move on to some of the more technical details and additional features that you can expect in the God of War Ragnarök gameplay.
Take your Axe into Battle and Vanquish Anything on your Path to the Truth
It would not really be a God of War game without a great deal of brutal and impressive combat moments available throughout the story. You would be able to perform many new attack abilities, take advantage of a new Runic Summon system for Atreus, and enjoy the power of Kratos’ legendary weapons that he has gained from previous installments in the series.
The Instruments of war you would wield include - The Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos and Guardian Shield that all make their return alongside a variety of new abilities for both Kratos and Atreus. Kratos’ deadly Spartan warrior skills are going to put to the test like never before as he battles gods and monsters across the Nine Realms in order to protect his son at any cost.
The team behind the title has worked hard to take their learning experiences from God of War (2018) and improve upon the combat mechanics so that they feel new, yet somehow still familiar for players. With God of War Ragnarök, one of the main goals seems to have been to present players with a greater choice of approaches in combat.
No matter if it is through hard hitting chains of combos, a strong mastery over the elements and environment, or by implementing various defensive tactics – you would discover a lot of opportunities to fight in different ways that all feel unique and very combinative.
Regardless of your preference for combat strategy, the enemies that are awaiting you in God of War Ragnarök would be absolutely ready to take on a serious battle against you, so make sure to deliver your best punches as quickly as possible or you might risk falling to your demise at their vicious attacks.
The Nine realms have definitely become harsher, and there is now a whole new roster of enemy creatures from different corners across the Norse mythology that will put your endurance and abilities to survive to the ultimate challenge. If Kratos finds himself under the hooves of a Stalker or gets grabbed between the jaws of a Dreki certain death could be a moment away, and that is only the beginning of your difficulties.
With the expanded cast of different opponents, the aim is to make each combat and encounter one to remember, from the most average of brawls to the biggest and most epic bosses the game has to offer! We are promised to be given more demonstrations as the release gets closer, so this could be something to keep your attention alert for in the coming weeks and months.
Explore All of the Nine Realms that are Available and Even Reach Asgard
Fans that have played the previous game are fully aware that they were able to visit just six of the nine realms across their journey. In the God of War Ragnarök gameplay, you are going to have the opportunity to visit all the nine different realms and explore their vastness on your journey through some of the most stunning and dangerous landscapes filled with a huge variety of enemy creatures and monsters that the Norse gods sent to stop you in your tracks!
The God of War Ragnarök PC version is going to offer you the access to some of the previously unreachable locations such as Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and even Asgard itself – as well as the ability to travel to some new areas from places that were already featured in the last game. By choosing to explore the realms you will go everywhere from dense and otherworldly jungles to complex underground mining networks.
This installment in the series would certainly bring you an even more diverse, astonishing and mysterious variety of different locations than any of the other previous God of War games. Perhaps you are wondering what else is there? Let’s have a look at some more of the goodies and features to expect with the God of War Ragnarök release for the PC:
An Additional Epilogue to Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC is Included
Get to experience the epilogue to the Norse saga with the completely free inclusion of the God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC in which Kratos embarks on a deeply personal journey in an unraveling, and what is perhaps even more important, replayable, and informative adventure with elements inspired by other games in the roguelike genre.
Try out the Unlocked Frame Rates Paired with High-Detail Graphics
Experience the unlocked framerates as well as the option of true 4K resolution as you get to expand the full potential of the cinematic no-cut camera while you traverse in the fascinating worlds of the Nine Realms. The release comes with enhanced reflections, lighting, and much higher quality for all the shadows, as well as boosted details of the level geometry.
The Latest in Upscaling Technology is Also Integrated
The title includes full compatibility support with the NVIDIA RTX™ Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) 3.7, the AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 3.1, and the Intel XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) 1.2 which would now let you reach the highest possible graphical settings performance and possible output resolutions.
Support for the Super Ultrawide Screen modes
You are going to be stunned by the awesome and magnificent beauty of the Nine Realms in the panoramic widescreen that allows for 21:9 ultra-widescreen and 32:9 super ultra-widescreen support that would stun you and take your breath away on the regular!
Control Customization Options are also Included
You have the option to play the way you want with full support of the DUALSHOCK®4 and DUALSENSE® wireless controllers, as well as a wide range of other modern and practical gamepads that would allow for fully customizable bindings to the mouse and keyboard. That way you obtain the power to precisely arrange every action to completely match your preferred playstyle as you like it.
A Few More Additional PC Features Worthy of a Mention:
NVIDIA® Reflex support. Utilize the NVIDIA Reflex low latency technology to its full capacity thus allowing you to have quicker reactions and be able to perform harder combo chains during the perfectly responsive gameplay.
Haptic feedback support. Truly feel the depth of your journey through the Norse realms, turned into reality by the immersive haptic feedback and the adaptive trigger functionality for the ultimate physical performance.
Spatial 3D audio with high fidelity. Take in the atmosphere fully with the advantage of highly accurate, spatial 3D Audio; you would be able to hear enemies coming from any direction, including from above and below your character.
Pre-Order the God of War Ragnarök Steam Release with the Many Bonuses to Look out for
In case you do not wish to only have the base game alone and want to get even more exclusive special items to further enhance your God of War Ragnarök PC experience, maybe you should take advantage of the DELUXE edition for the game and Pre-order your copy to obtain more unlockables!
GET THE EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER BONUSES:
- · Kratos Risen Snow Armor
- · Atreus Risen Snow Tunic (Cosmetic)
GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
The PC Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following:
- · Full God of War Ragnarök PC game
- · 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
Experience the latest God of War sequel that is coming to the PC and enjoy the Kratos storyline in its full might with the highest performance possible to date and survive to tell about the legend! We know it is going to be a crushing experience and are too eager to get our copy, so that we devastate the Nordic pantheon and bring Ragnarök to its doors!
With this comes the end to our review of the latest installment in one of the greatest mythological gaming sagas as it is getting ready to reach the PC market. Join us again next time, when we will continue our primary mission to inform you about anything important in the glorious world of gaming.