God Of War Ragnarok is a direct sequel to the GOTY winner God Of War 2018. It continues the Norse Mythology Saga and can be purchased in various different editions. There are actually six different editions of the game, and we will explain the best edition of God Of War Ragnarok that you should purchase while also entailing a little bit about the PS4 vs PS5 versions topic. All of the other editions will also be explained in complete detail.
- Deluxe Edition: $79.99, includes Darkdale set, artbook, soundtrack, and avatars.
- Standard Edition (PS5): $69.99, offers 60 fps, improved graphics.
- Standard Edition (PS4): $59.99.
- Collector’s Edition: $199.99, with Mjolnir replica, Dice, and Twin carvings.
- Jotnar Edition: $259.99, includes Vinyl Record, pin set, Dice, Steelbook, Map, Ring, and Shrine.
- Author’s Note: I’ve played God of War Ragnarok for well over 50 hours on PlayStation, experiencing every mechanic and element the title has to offer.
Best Edition Of God Of War
- Price: 79.99$
Undoubtedly, you should go for the Digital Deluxe Edition of God Of War Ragnarok. It is the best bang for your buck and just costs 10 dollars more than the standard edition of the PS5. The amount of additional content you get early on with purchasing the digital deluxe edition is just great.
What The Best Edition Includes
As you can see in the image above, the following are the items that you get upon purchasing the digital deluxe edition:
- Both PS4 and PS5 Editions
- Darkdale Armor For Kratos
- Darkdale Attire (Cosmetic) For Atreus
- Darkdale Axe Grip For the Leviathan Axe
- Darkdale Blades Handles For The Blades Of Chaos
- Dark Horse digital art book
- Official Digital Soundtrack
- An Avatar Set For PS4 and PS5
- PS4 Theme
It should be noted that you get the armor sets and grips for weapons after your first encounter with Thor in the game. You can only obtain these from Brok and Sindri’s new hideout after beating the Huntress boss fight in the game. Just go over to Brok’s shop and open up the chest near him, and you should get the rewards.
Standard PS4 Edition
- Price: 59.99$
The Standard PS4 version is actually the PS4 version of God Of War Ragnarok and only comes with the game itself and no added rewards. You basically get the disc version of PS4 if you purchase the standard physical edition or the license to download the standard PS4 version if you purchase it digitally.
Standard PS5 Edition
- Price: 69.99$
If you purchase this edition, you will get the standard game version for the PS5 console. It is similar to the standard PS4 version but for the PS5. However, there are some differences between the two as the PS5 version is priced 10 dollars higher than the PS4. We will discuss these differences later in the guide.
Launch Edition
- Price on PS4: 59.99$
- Price on PS5: 69.99$
The Launch Edition was only available to players before the game’s release. Basically, players who pre-ordered the game received. It comes with two additional rewards in addition to the game itself. You basically get an additional armor set for Kratos and a cosmetic armor for Atreus in God Of War Ragnarok.
You received these rewards for basically the same price as the standard editions of the respective console, but it was only an added benefit for pre-orders.
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Price: 79.99$
It is probably the best edition of the game that you can buy currently as it has so many additional items and is only 10 dollars more expensive than the standard PS5 edition. We have already discussed all of the benefits you get from purchasing the game’s digital deluxe edition.
Collector’s Edition
- Price: 199.99$
This edition is for the collectors and gamers who love to own the best versions of their games. It comes with many physical and digital items, but it is also extremely expensive.
Following are the physical items that you get by purchasing the Collector’s Edition;
- A redeemable code for the PS4 and PS5 versions of God Of War Ragnarok
- A Steelbook Case (without the disc)
- 2” Vanir Twins Carvings
- Dwarven Dice Set
- 16” Mjölnir Replica
Following are the digital items that you get by purchasing the Collector’s Edition;
- Darkdale Armor For Kratos
- Darkdale Attire (Cosmetic) For Atreus
- Darkdale Axe Grip For the Leviathan Axe
- Darkdale Blades Handles For The Blades Of Chaos
- Dark Horse digital art book
- Official Digital Soundtrack
- An Avatar Set For PS4 and PS5
- PS4 Theme
So basically, you get the game’s digital deluxe edition with some great, amazing physical add-ons.
Jotnar Edition
- Price: 259.99
This is the most expensive edition of the game that you can purchase, and it comes packed with everything that Sony Santa Monia has to offer for God Of War Ragnarok. Just like the Collector’s Edition, the Jotnar Edition also contains physical and digital items.
Following are the physical items that you get by purchasing the Jotnar Edition;
- Redeemable code for PS4/PS5 versions
- 7-Inch Vinyl Record with Bear McCreary’s music
- Falcon, Bear, and Wolf Pin Set
- Legendary Draupnir Ring in a red cloth bag
- Brok’s Dice Set with metallic silver finish
- Yggdrasil Cloth Map showcasing Nine Realms
- Steelbook Case featuring wolf and bear imagery
- 2” Vanir Twins Carvings
- 16” Mjölnir Replica, Thor’s main weapon
Following are the digital items that you get by purchasing the Jotnar Edition;
- Darkdale Armor For Kratos
- Darkdale Attire (Cosmetic) For Atreus
- Darkdale Axe Grip For the Leviathan Axe
- Darkdale Blades Handles For The Blades Of Chaos
- Dark Horse digital art book
- Official Digital Soundtrack
- An Avatar Set For PS4 and PS5
- PS4 Theme
You get an even more upgraded version of the Collector’s Edition by purchasing the Jotnar Edition.
God Of War Ragnarok PS4 VS PS5 Edition
You can get the PS4 version of God Of War Ragnarok for 10 dollars less than the PS5 version. Additionally, you can play the PS4 version on your PS5 through backward compatibility. Some PS5 players might even opt for the PS4 version to save money. However, there are considerable differences between the two, and you should definitely opt for the PS4 version for your PS5.
My Experience With The Deluxe Edition
I can say with complete confidence that getting the digital deluxe edition was absolutely the right choice. The additional Darkdale items that I received with this edition really helped me out in my early game of GOW Ragnarok.
Additionally, getting the art book and soundtracks was just the cherry on top for me, and I’ve listened to the soundtrack countless times over, making the purchase worth it. If you are also interested in the GOW Rangarok’s ost and concept arts, paying an additional 10 bucks for the deluxe edition is worth it.
This concludes my guide to the Best Edition you can purchase for God Of War Ragnarok. There are several editions of the game, but I explained each and every one in complete detail. We hope that the guide was helpful in deciding the editing that works great for you. I have also described the differences between the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game. Let us know what you think about God Of War Ragnarok in the comments below!
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