Santa Monica Studio has announced a gift for God of War fans - a free DLC epilogue titled God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla. The roguelike-inspired adventure brings new combat challenges as Kratos journeys into the mysterious depths of Valhalla. In this article, you will find all the information you need to know about God of War Ragnarok Free Valhalla DLC from release date and key features.
God of War Ragnarok Free Valhalla DLC: Release Date and Availability
The God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC will be released on December 12, 2023. It will be available as a free download for all Ragnarok owners via the PlayStation Store.
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What is the God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC Key Features?
- Set after God of War Ragnarök's main story, the Valhalla DLC follows Kratos traveling to the mythical land alongside Mimir. Here the legendary Spartan will overcome trials within himself and echoes of the past in a deeply introspective experience.
- Combat Reimagined: Rather than continue Ragnarök's core gameplay loop, the Valhalla DLC features experimental combat with rogue-lite elements. Players will encounter randomized waves of enemies, using different combinations of Kratos' weapons and abilities. The defeat sends Kratos back outside Valhalla's doors, encouraging players to master the God of War's skills over multiple attempts.
- Persistent Progression: While defeated in combat, progress doesn't reset fully each run. Players accumulate resources to spend on permanent ability upgrades for subsequent attempts.
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- Build Your Kratos: Preparation is everything in roguelites, so Valhalla allows players to customize Kratos' build. Choices include stat-boosting Glyphs, combat-altering Perks, Runic Attacks, and more through a series of rewards. Players can swap shield types and Spartan Rage paths between attempts too. The armor system provides cosmetic looks only, ideal for Photo Mode.
- Difficulty and Accessibility: With five difficulty options covering the full challenge spectrum, there should be an engaging yet achievable experience for every God of War fan. The DLC inherits Ragnarök's industry-leading accessibility too. And as a standalone experience, previous upgrades or story progress isn't required.
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Summary: God of War Ragnarok Free Valhalla DLC
- Free roguelike-inspired DLC set after God of War Ragnarök
- Released on December 12
- Kratos journeys to Valhalla for combat challenges
- Customizable abilities and cosmetic armor
- Five difficulties with accessibility options
- Available as a free download for Ragnarök owners
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