New Game Plus in God of War Ragnarok

Learn about New Game Plus in God of War Ragnarök, including its expected Spring 2023 release and potential features like tougher bosses and carried-over gear.

Hey there! So, you've conquered the Nine Realms and are ready for more? That's awesome! Let's talk about New Game Plus (NG+) in God of War Ragnarök. Think of it like a victory lap, but with tougher challenges and all your hard-earned gear. It's not out at launch, just like in the first God of War, but Santa Monica Studio has given us a heads-up: expect it in Spring 2023. They've confirmed it's coming, and we'll get more details closer to the release date. They even put out a little tweet saying: “We know many of you have been asking, so we’re happy to confirm that New Game Plus will be coming to #GodofWarRagnarok in Spring 2023! We’ll share more details once we get closer to the release!”

While they haven't spilled all the beans on exactly what NG+ will bring to Ragnarök, we can make some educated guesses based on the previous game. Remember those super tough Valkyrie bosses in God of War 2018? In NG+, they got a serious upgrade. It's highly likely we'll see something similar with the Berserker Gravestone fights in Ragnarök – making them even more of a challenge on your second playthrough. We might even see some new twists on things like Realm Tears, maybe with timed elements to amp up the difficulty.

The best part? You'll be able to carry over all the gear, special items, and probably even your favorite armor sets and Amulet of Yggdrasil combinations from your first playthrough. This means you can jump straight back into the action with your fully kitted-out Kratos. It would be super cool if they added more customization options for gear, maybe even some new armor sets to craft, but we'll have to wait and see what Santa Monica Studio has in store for us. We'll be sure to update this page with all the juicy details as soon as they drop!

In the meantime, if you're still looking to mop up any lingering tasks or collectibles in the base game, make sure to check out our guides for Svartalfheim, Alfheim, Vanaheim, Midgard, Helheim, and Muspelheim. Tackling those Muspelheim Trials and Challenges, and especially those Berserker Gravestone Bosses, will get you even more prepared for whatever NG+ throws your way!