Sony and Santa Monica Studio were reportedly set to reveal the God of War Ragnarok release date on June 30 before this announcement was supposedly delayed. While no official reason was ever given, many believed it tied to the recent and controversial decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade. Many were understandably upset by the delayed announcement, for whatever reason it was supposedly delayed, but the amount of harassment Santa Monica Studio received as a result is not acceptable.
Indeed, Cory Barlog said fans would get this information as soon as Sony and Santa Monica were ready, and now it seems the companies were ready to show this off. God of War Ragnarok received a new cinematic today, clocking in at a short 30 seconds. It includes some dialogue between Atreus and Kratos, as well as the reveal of Fenrir. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is one of the children of Loki, so it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out. However, packed in this short clip too is the release date.
God of War Ragnarok releases November 9 for PS4 and PS5. It's easily one of the most anticipated games of the year, and many think of it as a Game of the Year contender already. Of course, it remains to be seen, but it'll have to be a great game to give Elden Ring, another popular GOTY a run for its money. It all remains to be seen, of course, but fans know now when Ragnarok is set to arrive.
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The inclusion of Fenrir here is an enticing tease for the franchise. As many who have seen God of War's ending, it's heavily implied that Atreus' real name may actually be Loki. This is interesting because not only is the World Serpent the child of Loki in Mythology, explained in the game as the World Serpent being set backward in time at Ragnarok, but so is Fenrir. To see Kratos and Atreus face the giant wolf in this cinematic is exciting and bodes well for the game.
Otherwise, fans can expect more information on God of War Ragnarok leading up to release. Rumors suggest that a PlayStation Showcase will take place in September, per usual, and that will likely be its next big reveal. Something before then, however, would not be surprising either.
God of War Ragnarok releases November 9 for PS4 and PS5.
