Here’s how long it should take to beat the God of War Ragnarok story and what completionists should know about the hours it takes to see it all.
Ragnarök is coming, and don’t expect Kratos to engrave a sick note for you on November 9, 2022. You’ll need to schedule quite a bit of dedicated playtime to complete the God of War Ragnarok story, and completionists will need even more playtime on their PlayStations in November.
If you’re wondering how long it would take to finish the God of War Ragnarok story and how long it would take to see it all, we’ve got you covered.
Update on 21 November 2022: We’ve updated this article to reflect the latest information about the God of War Ragnarok time to beat.
How long does it take to complete God of War Ragnarok story
God of War Ragnarok completes the Norse saga of the series and becomes the biggest title in the franchise. The story revolves around Kratos and Arteus, the latter wanting to discover what Loki’s prophecy means, and the former struggling to become a better father.
As the citizens of Asgard watch the duo’s every move, players must complete environmental puzzles, battle mystical enemies, endure massive boss battles, and explore “vast realms”.So how long would it take to beat the God of War Ragnarok story for the first time? Well, it depends on a player’s skill and how much time he spends exploring the world.
According to a report by the renowned Tom Henderson via Industry Insider, it should take about 20 to 25 hours to complete the story of God of War Ragnarok. This includes three and a half hours of cinematic scenes and a minimum of about 16 and a half hours of gameplay.
This puts God of War Ragnarok in roughly the same story completion time as the 2018 title. However, we recommend taking this information with a grain of salt until reviews come out and players around the world log their completion times.
God of War Ragnarok 100% completion time
According to Tom Henderson, the “entire experience” will take an average of about 40 hours.
This echoes what God of War’s David Jaffe said back in September 2021, when talking about the game’s length: “I’m hearing from people who know that game is 40 hours long. They’re aiming for 40 hours of gameplay”. I don’t know if that’s a 100% Platinum Trophy completion or if that’s the average playing time. Is it guaranteed? No. Things are deleted and things are added. But what I can tell you now – 40 hours of gameplay is what they’re shooting for the new God of War.”
▶” allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” class=ezlazyload>There are many side quests to complete and explore in God of War Ragnarok.
As a tease, Tim Turi, the Content Community Manager for SIE, explained, “Fans who love turning over every stone in the realm can rest assured that exploration is plentiful and rewarded in this sequel. As they progress through venturing into a charming but uninviting dwarf city, Kratos and Atreus cross paths with a dwarf who has a history with Mimir.
The dwarf mentions mining installations that Mimir once defended have caused a mess in these lands. If players choose to pursue this boon, they can correct Mimir’s past mistakes for a reward. Later, while navigating a vast, brilliant blue lake in a canoe, I see pillars of black smoke rising from these mines. I chose to continue on the main quest path, but was reassured when Atreus organically said we could return later to complete the Favor.
Remember that the 40 hours of play time in God of War Ragnarok can be more or less. It does depend on how long players take to solve puzzles or how challenging they find certain battles. Further, it’s not necessarily how long it would take to get the platinum trophy.We’ll do our best to update this article as more information becomes available on the length of the God of War Ragnarok story and the time it takes to complete it in full. Speaking of the game’s story, check out an official trailer below to give you a better idea of what Kratos and Arteus are up to.
▶” allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” class=ezlazyload>So there you have it, an estimated length in hours it should take to beat the God of War Ragnarok story and 100% completion time.
