WithStarfieldandRedfall’s delay,God of War Ragnarokmay be the biggest first-party title set to release this year. Many have been worried about another delay, and rightfully so, but it’s worth noting that aGod of War Ragnarokdev did say it was on track for its 2022 release datein April.
Another good sign is the recent information released aboutGod of War Ragnarok.Santa Monica Studio detailed 60+ accessibility featurescoming to the game, and the fact that this information is put out forthright (and not days before the game release) is a big step in terms of marketing the game appropriately. The addition and forthcoming attitude with these features cannot be understated, but many also got a glimpse ofGod of War Ragnarokin action too.
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Players are able to see how some ofGod of War Ragnarok’s accessibility features work, which is the most important aspect here, but some also noticed how much betterGod of War Ragnaroklooked on the graphics front. The short 6-second video below does a great job of comparing the graphics from 2021 to now in a scene betweenKratos and Atreus.
It’s clear that everything is much more defined. The materials on Atreus’ clothing, the details sculpting his head,Kratos’ clothing and musculature, the general definition of the whole scene, and the crispness of the background all stand out within just a few seconds. Obviously, this wasn’t expected or intended to be a deep dive intoGod of War Ragnarok’s graphics, but it does bode well for the game at large given how much improvement is in this one scene.
Of course, with these features breaking the silence around God of War Ragnarok, the big question is when fans will see more. Rumors suggest one of two things:Sony might host a State of Play event in early Juneor it might not have a major event until its PlayStation Showcase, which will presumably take place in September. If Sony doesn’t do a State of Play soon, that doesn’t mean fans can’t expect to learn of War Ragnarok, but they just might not know when exactly.
Nonetheless, the marketing silence onGod of War Ragnarokhas been broken in the best of ways, and Sony and Santa Monica would do well to make the most of it. There’s no doubt that if Sony announces a State of Play, many will eagerly anticipateGod of War Ragnarokbeing there, and perhaps this time, fans will be right.
God of War Ragnarokis in development for PS4 and PS5.
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