With God of War Ragnarok getting a release date for November 9, that means it is time to start thinking of the ways in which you can get the game and PlayStation have a few options for you. From just the game on its own, to the insane Jötnar Edition, there is a lot to look at, so let us take a look.

Before we get into the details, there is something to note, with Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West, PlayStation offered a free upgrade to the next-gen versions of the game, as promised. With God of War Ragnarok, their first major release since those games, that free upgrade path no longer exists, but they have you covered. If you want to get the game on PlayStation 4 this year and then upgrade to the PlayStation 5 down the line, it will cost you the difference in the RRP, so around $20 or so, the exact price will be confirmed soon.

If you are already visiting your favourite game seller trying to get these for yourself, just hold on, as pre-orders are not expected to begin until 10am on July 15th in North America, which would mean 3am on July 16 for us. Be sure to keep an eye out on the PlayStation Australia Twitter, so you can see when local orders are set to open.

First up is just the game on its own, so if you just want that and nothing else, then this is the one for you. However the game on its own will still come with some items, they are:

• Kratos Risen Snow Armor

• Atreus Risen Snow Tunic (cosmetic).

Both items are provided by a code in with the game, if you go the physical route, so you will need to download them, digital buyers will get them as part of the package.

For those seeking a purely digital experience, there is the aptly named Digital Deluxe Edition, which again features the game, but unlike the regular digital or physical release, grants access to both platforms of the game, no upgrade to pay down the track. Here is everything included in this release: 

• Full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.

• Kratos Darkdale Armor - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic) - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack

• Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook

• Avatar Set

• PlayStation 4 Theme

IF you are a collector of things for your gaming space, then the Collector’s Edition will be one for you to look at, with everything contained with the Knowledge Keeper’s Shrine box. Here is everything included in this release: 

• Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles - No Game Disc Is Included, just a code.

• 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.

Also included in the Collector’s Edition are the following digital items, which are the same ones included in the Digital Deluxe Edition above: 

• Kratos Darkdale Armor - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Atreus Darkdale Attire (cosmetic) - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Darkdale Blades Handles for the Blades of Chaos - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Darkdale Axe Grip for the Leviathan Axe - Unlock in-game items via story progression

• Official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack

• Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook

• Avatar Set

• PlayStation 4 Theme

Finally, there is the Jötnar Edition, which is the ultimate edition of the game, which comes with everything above, but a few extra inclusions as well. The big addition is a 7-inch vinyl record with music from the game, just two tracks but it is still nice, beyond that there are pins, a ring and a cloth map. Here is the full content for the release: 

• Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles - No Game Disc Is Included, just a code.

• 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

• All the digital deluxe offers as shown above.

If you want to see everything included in the Collector’s Edition and the Jötnar Edition, check out the video below, to see them both get unboxed.