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The freeValhallaDLC forGod of War Ragnarokwill allow fans to unlock brand-new trophies.God of War Ragnarokreceived critical acclaimat launch, as it has an extremely high score of 94 on Metacritic. It has also been a massive commercial success, asGod of War Ragnarokhas sold over 15 million copies since its release in November 2022.
The Game Awards event in December 2023 featured a ton of exciting reveals from various developers, including theannouncement ofGod of War Ragnarok’sValhallaDLC. This add-on will release on December 12, and it will be available for free for all users.Valhallawill include new elements that have been inspired by the roguelite genre, allowing players to further engage withGod of War Ragnarok’s combat mechanics. Now, it looks like gamers will also be able to earn new trophies as they play through theValhallaDLC.
Mihir Sheth from Santa Monica Studio has confirmed thatGod of War Ragnarok’sValhallaDLC will come with new trophies for fans to unlock. In addition, this trophy list will be separate from the base game, so it will not affect the overall platinumtrophy progress forGod of War Ragnarok. This move will probably give trophy hunters even more of a reason to playGod of War Ragnarokwhen theValhallaDLC drops, allowing gamers to further increase their trophy collection without paying extra for the new content.
It’ll be interesting to see what these new trophies will require, and if they will be any more demanding than the ones from the base game. The original trophy list forGod of War Ragnarokdidn’t feature any trophies tied to a specific difficulty level, so the development team may have decided to follow a similar trend in the case of theValhallaadd-on.
Users interested in playing through this mode should note thatGod of War Ragnarok’sValhallaDLC will launchat 9 AM Pacific Standard Time on December 12. According to information released by PlayStation,Valhallaserves as an epilogue toGod of War Ragnarok, but it functions as a separate experience. So, players can start it without worrying about their current equipment, story progress, or upgrades.
However, Sony recommends completing themain story ofGod of War Ragnarokbefore diving into the DLC, as they will likely run into story and gameplay spoilers if they decide to play through it without finishing the base game.
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.
