God of War Ragnarok Release Date Set for November, Collector’s Editions Have No Disc

Sony and its developer Santa Monica Studio have finally announced a November 9, 2022 release date for God of War Ragnarok on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, via a short new cinematic trailer. The 30-second trailer contains no gameplay, and it really just depicts Kratos and Atreus beating up grunts for a bit. Then it concludes with them confronting an enormous wolf that will probably make for a cool boss fight. At the same time, Sony has also shared an unboxing video revealing the God of War Ragnarok Collector’s Edition and Jötnar Edition respectively, neither of which includes a game disc.

With the release date set, Sony has announced you can preorder God of War Ragnarok beginning on July 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. local time, and the PlayStation.Blog details all of the different versions, including a Digital Deluxe Edition. Additionally, if you preorder the game ahead of its release date, you will get “Launch Edition” DLC, including Kratos Risen Snow Armor and Atreus Risen Snow Tunic (Cosmetic).

Here’s what you get with the God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe Edition:

• Full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
• Kratos Darkdale Armor**
• Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic) **
• Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos**
• Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe**
• Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack 
• Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook 
• Avatar Set 
• PlayStation 4 Theme

Next up, the Collector’s Edition includes all of the above, in addition to physical items: (Note that a physical game disc is not included.)

• Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.* 
• A SteelBook Display Case (no game disc included) – The God of War Ragnarök Steelbook Display Case depicts renditions of the Bear and the Wolf.
• 2” Vanir Twins Carvings – In the same style as Atreus’ wooden toy carvings of the Huldra Brothers from the God of War (2018) Collector’s Edition, the God of War Ragnarök Collector’s Edition completes the set with carvings of the Vanir Twins.
• Dwarven Dice Set – This set comes with a set of dice with a quality wood-like finish in a dice bag with a symbol of Yggdrasil on the outside.
• 16” Mjölnir Replica – A highly detailed replica of Thor’s signature weapon from God of War Ragnarök.

Finally, the Jötnar Edition comes with the Digital Deluxe Edition contents, plus all of the below (with no game disc):

• Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.*
• 7-Inch Vinyl Record with music by Bear McCreary – This includes two tracks from composer Bear McCreary.
• The Falcon, Bear, and Wolf Pin Set – Representing Faye, Kratos, and Atreus respectively, this pin set symbolizes our heroes’ family.
• The Legendary Draupnir Ring – A ring from Norse Mythology, the Legendary Draupnir Ring comes in a red cloth bag.
• Brok’s Dice Set – This dice set comes with a metallic silver finish with blue detailing. The dice bag features the Huldra Brothers’ brand.
• Yggdrasil Cloth Map – This cloth map shows each of the Nine Realms within the branches and roots of Yggdrasil.
• A SteelBook Display Case (no game disc included)
• 2” Vanir Twins Carvings
• 16” Mjölnir Replica

It is extremely bizarre that the two most expensive versions of God of War Ragnarok only come with a digital code, but perhaps it has to do with the fact that the PS4 and PS5 releases are printed separately and that upgrading from PS4 to PS5 comes with a $10 fee. And of course, the PS5 Digital Edition is a thing that exists. In any case, it still feels like a raw deal. Sony has not revealed pricing for the collector’s editions yet, but the November release date for God of War Ragnarok is firm.