God Of War Ragnarok: All PS4 & PS5 Editions

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.

Best Edition Of God Of War

• Price: 79.99$

Undoubtedly, it is the Digital Deluxe Edition of God Of War Ragnarok that you should go for. 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 that you get early on with the purchase of the digital deluxe edition is just great.

You can unlock these items very early, and they are locked to the deluxe edition only. There are many other included benefits as well that you receive after purchasing this edition. We will discuss all of them in complete detail.

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. Now we will discuss the rewards that you get in complete detail.

Both PS4 And PS5 Editions

With the digital deluxe edition, you will get both the PS4 and PS5 console versions of the game. That is actually really helpful if you want to share a game with your friend and they have a PS4 instead of a PS5. Additionally, you own two console versions of the game as well at the same time. You can basically share the game between 2 PS5 consoles and 1 PS4 console at the same time if you buy the digital deluxe edition.

Darkdale Armor For Kratos

The Darkdale Armor consists of the following for Kratos;

• Chest Armor
• Wrist Armor
• Waist Armor

• Strength – +4
• Defense – +4
• Runic – +1

Darkdale Chest Armor is a really great early-game armor that only the digital deluxe users can take advantage of. Not only does it look really good on Kratos, but it also has additional benefits. Kratos’ rage and health bars get filled when he kills an enemy in the Spartan Rage mode when the Darkdale chest armor is used.

This is an excellent method to heal in GOW Ragnarok. It can increase the total time that you stay in Rage mode and comes in the clutch, especially for early-game boss battles.

• Strength – +5
• Runic – +1

The Darkdale Arm Guards increase the amount of rage that you gain by 20%. But that only happens if you’re attacking status-afflicted enemies or using runic attacks. However, it still means that you will be able to use the Spartan Rage mode more often. 

• Defense – +5
• Runic – +1

The Darkdale Waist Guard is similar to the Arm Guards as it also increases the amount of Rage gained in the same situations. However, if you have both the Darkdale Arm Guards and Waist Guard equipped, then you will get a 40% increase in your Rage gain.

In conclusion, the whole set aims to buff up your Spartan Rage mode, and that is really helpful while going against some of the tougher enemies and bosses in the game.

Darkdale Attire (Cosmetic) For Atreus

You will also receive a Darkdale attire which is armor for Atreus in God Of War Ragnarok. It is more of a visual cosmetic that you get upon purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. The armor undoubtedly looks really cool on Atreus, additionally.

Darkdale Axe Grip For the Leviathan Axe

• Strength – +3
• Cooldown – +2

It is a grip that you can use for the Leviathan Axe. Leviathan Axe is one of Kratos’ main weapons in the game, and the grip of darkdale buffs up your main weapon very early in the game. Basically, when you charge up your Leviathan Axe with frost. The attacks will now additionally cause a Frost Shockwave that deals more damage to your enemies in the game if you’re using the grip of darkdale.

Darkdale Blades Handles For The Blades Of Chaos

Blades Of Chaos is the other main weapon of Kratos in the game, and handles can be used to buff it up. The Darkdale Handles that you get by purchasing the digital deluxe edition cause your Blades to perform Burn Shockwaves when you kill enemies with a Flame Whiplash. So buying the deluxe edition buffs both of your weapons in Ragnarok.

Dark Horse Digital Art Book

You get access to various concept arts of God Of War Ragnarok with the Digital Artbook. And that is only available if you have purchased the digital deluxe edition. Basically, it showcases all of the art related to the game’s development and how Norse Mythology evolved as compared to the first game. Concept Art of characters, creatures, and artifacts is also available here.

Official Digital Soundtrack

You can get access to the complete soundtrack of God of War as well if you purchase the best edition. It is definitely worth it to own the whole music library of the game so that you can enjoy the masterclass music of God Of War Ragnarok whenever you want. 

An Avatar Set For PS4 and PS5

Avatars can be used to customize your Playstation profile. And you get special avatar sets by purchasing the digital deluxe edition of the game.

PS4 Theme

You will also get a special theme for the PS4 with the purchase of the deluxe edition. However, this theme cannot be used on the PS5 as that console does not support any themes yet. So, the theme is a bonus for you if you own a PS4 currently.

All God Of War Ragnarok Editions Explained

There are various editions of the game that you can purchase, and some come with added benefits as well. Following are the different God Of War Ragnarok editions;

• Standard PS4 Edition
• Standard PS5 Edition
• Launch Edition
• Digital Deluxe Edition
• Collector’s Edition
• Jotnar Edition

Now we will explain all of these editions in complete detail.

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$

You will get the standard version of the game for the PS5 console if you purchase this edition.  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 release of the game. Basically, players that 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 that you get by purchasing the digital deluxe edition of the game.

Collector’s Edition

• Price: 199.99$

This edition is for the collectors and gamers that love to own the best versions of their games. It comes with so many physical and digital items, but it is extremely expensive additionally.

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) – The steel book case bears the images of a wolf and a bear
• 2” Vanir Twins Carvings – The wooden carvings of Vanir Twins which is similar to the wooden carving of the Huldra Brothers from the God of War 2018 Collector’s Edition
• Dwarven Dice Set – A dice set that consists of well-crafted wooden dice contained in a sac with a Yggdrasil symbol
• 16” Mjölnir Replica – A very beautiful and detailed replica of Thor’s Main weapon from the game

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 digital deluxe edition of the game 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;

• A redeemable code for the PS4 and PS5 versions of God Of War Ragnarok
• 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 Case (without the disc) – The steel book case bears the images of a wolf and a bear
• 2” Vanir Twins Carvings – The wooden carvings of Vanir Twins which is similar to the wooden carving of the Huldra Brothers from the God of War 2018 Collector’s Edition
• 16” Mjölnir Replica – A very beautiful and detailed replica of Thor’s Main weapon from the game

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

It is an even more upgraded version of the Collector’s Edition that you get by purchasing the Jotnar Edition of the game.

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 as well through backward compatibility. Some PS5 players might even opt for the PS4 version in order to save money. However, there are considerable differences between the two, and you should definitely opt for the PS4 version for your PS5. 

Graphics And Performance

As you can see, the PS5 version gets a plethora of graphical modes, and the PS4 is only locked to a single mode with the exception of the Pro version. If you buy the PS4 version on the PS5, then you will not be able to utilize the PS5’s power properly. You will be locked to 1080p, whereas the PS5 edition goes up to 4k and also has high frame-rate modes. You’ll be locked to either a 1080p 60 fps mode or a 1400p 30 fps mode with the PS4 edition.

The PS5 edition not only has high frame-rate modes but also utilizes VRR to give 60-plus fps during gameplay. Even at 4k, you’ll be able to utilize that VRR and can get a smooth 40 fps on the console. All of this is not possible with the PS4 edition.

Dualsense Features

The PS5 edition also comes with the Dualsense controller features, and the PS4 edition does not. All of the great Dualsense features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, are only available on the PS5 edition. Additionally, these features actually heighten the gameplay of God Of War Ragnarok. Using a Dualsense really makes a difference which is why you should go for the PS5 edition of the game.

Loading Times

The PS5 edition has been designed to utilize the console’s Super Fast SSD. Loading times are extremely minimal and surprisingly fast. However, the PS4 edition is not able to achieve a similar level of loading performance as it has been designed for the PS4 console. Loading times make a huge difference, and that is why it is not recommended to get the PS4 edition for the PS5.

Installation Size

The installation size of the game is considerably larger on the PS4 edition as compared to the PS5 edition. Actually, PS5 games utilize the console’s Kraken Technology to compress game size, and it is not even available on high-end PCs. If you end up getting the PS4 edition, it will take up more space on your PS5 console additionally. 

How To Upgrade The PS4 Edition To The PS5 Edition

If it’s too late and you’ve already ended up purchasing the PS4 edition on your PS5, then worry not. You can still upgrade to the PS5 version. After reading our PS4 VS PS5 edition section, you must’ve realized how the PS5 version of God Of War Ragnarok is superior.

You can upgrade both the digital and the physical versions of the game by paying an additional fee of 10 Dollars in the Playstation store. And that is it. You can now enjoy the PS5 version of the game on your next-gen console. 

Summary

God Of War Ragnarok is an amazing game, and it is definitely going to be one of the Games Of The Year contenders in 2022. The game completes the Norse Mythology Saga and brings an end to Kratos’ adventure in the Nine Realms. It is not only a visual masterpiece, but the game offers more refined gameplay than its predecessor. Additionally, the narrative of the game will keep you hooked.

This concludes our guide to the Best Edition that you can purchase for God Of War Ragnarok. There are several editions of the game, but we explained each and every one in complete detail. We hope that the guide was helpful in deciding the best edition that you should go for. We 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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