God of War Ragnarök shatters sales records

Action-adventure-packed video game God of War is here since November 9, 2022 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

According to PlayStation, the game is the quickest selling first-party launch game in PlayStation history.

With over 5.1 million copies sold, has shattered it’s franchise record.

This most likely means sales across PlayStation 4 and 5 including digital sales.

Compared to it’s predecessor, God of War, which sold just over 23 million copies on PlayStation 4 and PC.

Sony’s launch this year was probably it’s biggest to date, which may have tilted sales in its favour.

The game does come with some disappointing news as the game’s director has stated the game will not have a feature documentary like the previous instalment.

Instead of a documentary, gamers can look forward to a weekly series delving into the production process of the game.

There is no documentary in the works.

We’ve put a lot of love and effort into our BTS series, which releases every Tues, that is our look into development for GoWR.

— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök (@SonySantaMonica) November 18, 2022

God of War raising Kratos documented the five year process in creating the PlayStation 4 game.

From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War released in 2018. The latest installment continues the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus as the pair face off against Norse gods, in a mythic journey for answers and allies.

Also read: Here’s how much God of War: Ragnarok Collector’s Editions will cost in SA

Kratos and Atreus prepare for Ragnarok, in their journey to other realms in search of answers to a prophesied battle that will end the world.

The pair must choose between their lives and the safely of the realms.

A story about a god of war reclaiming the humanity he lost a long time ago.

So excited to share “Myths of Midgard”, a storybook retelling of God of War, performed by ME, in collaboration with @SonySantaMonica and @PlayStation! Click the link in my bio to watch the FULL VIDEO and prepare for God of War Ragnarök! (releases Nov 9th!!!) #ad pic.twitter.com/Vkeb0RpKJo

— Felicia Day🇺🇸 (@feliciaday) August 15, 2022

God of War fans can expect to be introduced to a new side of Kratos, as Felicia Day retells the story of a man on a journey to fulfill his wife, Faye’s wish to scatter her ashes on the highest peak in all the realms.

The request begins the journey that forces both Kratos and his son, Atreus to work together as they face beasts, monsters including unfriendly gods

Kratos is forced to leave his past as the ghost of Sparta behind and navigate through his new found relationship with his son, while learning how to be the father his son needs.

For the launch editions you can expect to pay R 1, 049.99 on PS4 and R1, 199 on PS5.

Happy birthday to our favorite BOY, Sunny!

We’re so grateful to be able to see your talent and heart on set every day as you bring Atreus to life.

Can’t wait for players to experience how you captured the next chapter of Atreus’ journey in God of War Ragnarök! 💙 🏹 pic.twitter.com/meDVKFhGo8

— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök (@SonySantaMonica) August 11, 2022

The game is expected to be released with a hardcover book titled The Art of God of War Ragnarok.

The book will feature concept art and other behind the scenes material for the game.

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