Patch 8 Hotfix 2
Fixes
- Added error reporting for startup failures
- Fixed an issue where game would crash on launch
God of War Ragnarök News
Patch 8 Hotfix 1 Released
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where controls would be overly sluggish and unresponsive on Steam Deck
- Fixed missing UI elements when upgrading companion equipment and skills
Patch 8 Released
[h2]Updates[/h2]
- Edit Appearance Feature changed to no longer require gear to be fully upgraded to level 9
- Signing into the PlayStation Network will now be optional on God of War Ragnarök PC
For more information on the optional sign-in bonus, please refer to our news post here.
Update to Edit Appearance Feature & Armor of the Black Bear Set
Tomorrow on January 30th we will be releasing a patch to the PC and PlayStation versions of God of War Ragnarök with a few changes.
[h2]Update to Edit Appearance Feature (AKA Transmog System) [/h2]
For all PlayStation and PC players, the Edit Appearance feature (AKA the Transmog system), will no longer require gear to be fully upgraded to level 9 and will instead be available from the beginning of the game.
[h2]Armor of the Black Bear Set [/h2]
[h3]Updated PS4 & PS5 Access to the Armor of the Black Bear Set [/h3]
After this update, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players will also get access to the Armor of the Black Bear set (no NG+ save required) via the first available Lost Items chest in new and in-progress saves.
[h3]PlayStation Network Sign-in Bonus on PC [/h3]
When signed into an account for the PlayStation Network when playing God of War Ragnarök on PC, you will gain access to the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms (previously only accessible in a New Game+ run) and a resource bundle.
This set includes:
For in-progress saves, you will be able to access the armor set and resource bundle in the Lost Items chest after the update is live.
If you do not wish to log-in to an account for PlayStation Network while playing God of War Ragnarök on PC, you will still be able to access the Armor of the Black Bear set in a New Game+ run (the same as before).
Signing into the PlayStation Network will now be optional on God of War Ragnarök PC.
[h2]Update to Edit Appearance Feature (AKA Transmog System) [/h2]
For all PlayStation and PC players, the Edit Appearance feature (AKA the Transmog system), will no longer require gear to be fully upgraded to level 9 and will instead be available from the beginning of the game.
[h2]Armor of the Black Bear Set [/h2]
[h3]Updated PS4 & PS5 Access to the Armor of the Black Bear Set [/h3]
After this update, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players will also get access to the Armor of the Black Bear set (no NG+ save required) via the first available Lost Items chest in new and in-progress saves.
[h3]PlayStation Network Sign-in Bonus on PC [/h3]
When signed into an account for the PlayStation Network when playing God of War Ragnarök on PC, you will gain access to the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms (previously only accessible in a New Game+ run) and a resource bundle.
This set includes:
- Cloak of the Black Bear (Chest)
- Wraps of the Black Bear (Wrist)
- Belt of the Black Bear (Waist)
- 500 Hacksilver
- 250 XP
The resource bundle includes:
For in-progress saves, you will be able to access the armor set and resource bundle in the Lost Items chest after the update is live.
If you do not wish to log-in to an account for PlayStation Network while playing God of War Ragnarök on PC, you will still be able to access the Armor of the Black Bear set in a New Game+ run (the same as before).
Signing into the PlayStation Network will now be optional on God of War Ragnarök PC.
God of War Ragnarök Wins Best Game on Steam Deck Steam Awards 2024
Thank you to our community who voted God of War Ragnarök as the Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards 2024!
At Santa Monica Studio, we are committed to developing unforgettable experiences that inspire our players for years to come. We poured our hearts into the story of Kratos and Atreus' journey, and we are thrilled that it continues to resonate so deeply with players.
On behalf of the development team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Steam community for supporting our game and helping us achieve this award.
At Santa Monica Studio, we are committed to developing unforgettable experiences that inspire our players for years to come. We poured our hearts into the story of Kratos and Atreus' journey, and we are thrilled that it continues to resonate so deeply with players.
On behalf of the development team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Steam community for supporting our game and helping us achieve this award.