Kratos and Atreus’ legendary journey in God of War Ragnarok is about to get even better! The highly anticipated January 2025 update is bringing new content, gameplay improvements, and exciting surprises for players.
So, what’s included in this update? Are we getting new game modes, additional story content, or major performance enhancements? Here’s everything you need to know about the God of War Ragnarok January 2025 update!
A rather big God of War Ragnarök update comes straight from Santa Monica Studio. So, new challenges, combat possibilities, and just a handful of technical adjustments may make this blockbuster even better. Here goes some of the bigger stuff to find in the patch:
Ragnarok Mode (Ultra-Hard Difficulty) - Take on a much more punishing gaming experience whereby, among many traits, smarter enemies are faster, stronger, with only expert capabilities in combat providing any leeway.
Cinematic Mode - A story-driven experience with modified combat so players can enjoy the story without frustrations.
With these additions, New Game+ becomes even more a deep and satisfying way for repeat players to experience the game anew.
Kratos' Odin's Wrath armor set - A legendary new armor with powerful runes infused within.
Atreus' Fenrir's Fang bow upgrade - Adds in some sweet-looking arrow effects, new combo abilities.
Expanded weapon modification system - Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos can now be equipped with elemental powers to fit into diverse combat styles.
This extension allows players to tailor Kratos' fighting style more and try new methods.
Secondly, Santa Monica Studio is adding new side quests and secret hideaways to keep players interested in the post-main story.
Odin's lost followers return for revenge against Kratos, adding new enemy factions.
New mythical creatures and legendary warriors add depth to the combat system.
Secret temples and hidden realms offer unique rewards for players who love exploration.
This new questline adds much to the lore of the Nine Realms and gives players more reasons to return to Ragnarok's world.
Already a technical splendor, God of War Ragnarok pushes the visuals and performance limits even further with this January 2025 update.
New Ultra Performance Mode – Unlocks 120 FPS gameplay for smoother and more responsive combat.
Ray tracing enhancements – Improved lighting, reflections, and shadow realism.
SSD optimization for PS5 – Load times are all but eradicated, making fast travel near-instantaneous.
These upgrades ensure a next-level experience for players on PlayStation 5 and PC.
As soon as the update was announced, God of War fans flooded social media with excitement. The harder difficulty mode, new armor sets, and improved graphics are the most discussed features.
120 FPS mode? I’m jumping back in ASAP!
The Odin's Wrath armor sounds insane-finally, a new legendary set!
Ragnarok Mode is going to be brutal… and I love it!
Santa Monica Studio has said the update is a direct response to community feedback, and they're open to adding more content in future patches.
The God of War Ragnarok – January 2025 Update officially went live on January 15, 2025, and is completely free for all players.
It will be made available to both PlayStation 5 and PC, the latter with more settings that will allow players to fine-tune graphics performance.
This update brings new content, refined gameplay, and cutting-edge performance improvements to God of War Ragnarok. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into the Nine Realms, this is your chance!