Summary
WithGod of War Ragnaroknow available on PC, players should note that they can tone down an aspect of the game that many found “intrusive” when it first released in 2022. AlthoughGod of War Ragnarok’ssupporting characters are very highly regarded, players did find them a bit too chatty while attempting to solve puzzles.
God of War Ragnarokgarnered near-universal critical acclaim when it launched for PS4 and PS5 in late 2022. The sequel to the Game of the Year-winning 2018 reboot concluded the Norse saga, and it’s currently unknownwhich mythology the nextGod of Wargame will tackle. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next mainline God of War entry, but are likely a few years away from hearing anything about it. For the time being,God of War Ragnarok’s PC launch is worth discussing, especially since it brings along a very handy feature.
PC users booting upGod of War Ragnarokwill likely be glad to know that the game now has a setting to reduce the frequency of puzzle hints from companion characters. This was a fairly big issue whenGod of War Ragnarokfirst released, as companion characters would often provide overt hints for a puzzle before players could even attempt solving it themselves. EvenAtreus actor Sunny Suljic found the puzzle hints annoyingduring hisGod of War Ragnarokplaythrough, which goes to show how intrusive they were.
God of War Ragnarok Will Allow PC Players to Solve Puzzles Without Overt Guidance
Thankfully, developer Sony Santa Monica has taken the criticisms into account and granted PC players the choice to rely more on their inherent puzzle-solving skills, rather than letting a companion character spoil it for them. However, it’s not all good news for the PC port, as many players have beencomplaining aboutGod of War Ragnarok’s immense 175GB file size. The PSN login requirement is another point of contention as well, so it’ll be interesting to see howGod of War Ragnarokfares on PC.
It remains to be seen whether the setting to reduce companion puzzle hints will make its way to the PS4 and PS5 versions ofGod of War Ragnarokas well, which shouldn’t be too much of an ordeal on a technical level. The PC port also seems to beGod of War Ragnarok’s last major push from Sony Santa Monica, as the studio will likely focus all its efforts on the numerous projects it’s currently developing, namely the next mainlineGod of Wargame, a brand-new IP, and apossible Atreus-led spinoff.
God of War Ragnarok
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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.
