God of War Ragnarok: From Epic Storylines to Valhalla Mysteries

Do you know God of War Ragnarok is the fastest-selling first-party PS title ever?

According to Sony, more than 11.1 million units were sold in the first ten weeks after its release.

It is the fifth game of the legendary Playstation Series – God of War by Santa Monica Studio. If you are a fan of story-driven action-adventure games, this one is a must-play!

God of War series is all about fighting enemies, uncovering artifacts, solving puzzles, and unearthing treasure maps. Even if you are someone already familiar with these, you may still need some guidance about the Ragnarok storyline, various collectibles on offer, armor & weapons to play with, and much more.

This article will not only discuss them but also throw light upon its newly released DLC ‘Valhalla’.

God of War Series Storyline Recap

The God of War series is based on a Spartan warrior named Kratos who is the main character of this story. When he gets deceived into killing his own family, he decides to take on a vengeful path for his entire life. The other major character to support him is his son Atreus.

In God of War 2018, Kratos decides to scatter the ashes of his wife from the highest peak to fulfill her dying wish. Atreus also decides to support his father to respect the last wish of her mother. They are constantly threatened by other vicious and angry Gods of Norse realms.

The storyline is based on their fight through every trial and tribulation that comes their way.

God of War Ragnarok Storyline Teaser

God of War Ragnarok is the sequel to the 2018 title. It continues from where the story ends in 2018. Kratos returns to Midgard after scattering his wife’s ashes in Jotunheim. He is told by Mimir about the beginning of Fimbulwinter as he killed Baldur.

So, the story begins with the father-son duo of Kratos and Atreus surviving in the cold Midgard. The winter season is finally ending which marks the beginning of the great war known as Ragnarok.

The God of War Ragnarok is divided into 18 chapters. But we are not here to spoil your gameplay by mentioning the whole story! All we can say is that the Ragnarok war does include intense battles, the death of some major figures, terrible natural disasters, and the rebuilding of realms.

It is an epic storyline that will keep you hooked once you start to play it!

The Newly Released DLC ‘Valhalla’

In case you are wondering what a DLC is, let us tell you.

DLC is a ‘Downloadable Content’ that works as an add-on to an already-released game. The DLC Valhalla for God of War Ragnarok was released a few days ago in the Games Awards Show 2023. Considered an epilogue it can be played outside of the main storyline. It is designed as a separate mode from the main storyline. So, consider completing all the missions of Ragnarok before starting Valhalla.

Valhalla Walkthrough

In Valhalla, you can have access to all weapons and a fully upgraded skill set. The storyline of Valhalla is all about the personal journey of Kratos.

The gameplay will take you to his past and future life. You will have to fight through intense encounters. By completing various enemy rooms you can progress in the story. Completing rooms also gives you the chance to earn rewards for your weapons and other enhancements.

You may choose from the 5 available difficulty options. The more the difficulty, the better the rewards you will gain.

Who is Valhalla for?

What happens when you die in Valhalla?
Well, death does not mean the end! Rather you will awake at the entrance to Valhalla though your temporary rewards and enhancements may be gone. All in all, it’s a DLC to enjoy new levels, weapons, missions, characters, and enhancements. The Valhalla DLC is tailor-made for those gamers who have already finished God of War Ragnarok.

A Look at Various Collectibles

The gameplay of God of War Ragnarok revolves around a lot of collectibles. If you wish to acquire the Platinum Trophy, you have to get these collectibles. We will tell you about some of the collectibles to look for in the God of War Ragnarok. 

Artifacts: These are a collection of ancient items that reward you with high XP when acquired. They have historical value and give a sneak peek into the past of Nine Realms.

Legendary Chests: These are chests that contain various items such as weapons, relics, Runic attacks, and much more.

Lore Items: As the name suggests, these are writings that tell you about the place you are playing in.

Nornir Chests: These are special kind of chests that contains items to boost your health or rage bar. They are usually locked and can only be opened by destroying the runes on them. They are also found with the help of runes surrounding the area they are hidden in. They may contain Idmun Apple or Horn of Blood Mead.

Buried Treasure: They are the hardest to find as they are scattered across the realms. They are pretty handy to acquire as they provide you with hidden riches buried underneath.

Final Words

Considering the huge success of God of War 2018, Ragnarok had to fill in big shoes. It is safe to say that Ragnarok has not only lived up to the expectations of its fans but has even surpassed them.

If you are new to the God of War Series, we hope this article has filled in some of the blanks you had.

And if you have not played it yet, you are missing out on one of the best action-adventure games!