God of War Ragnarok is finally arriving on PC on September 19, 2024. The PC version promises enhanced visual fidelity, technological support, and various quality of life improvements. The game continues the story of Kratos and Atreus, as the father-and-son duo explore the Norse realms and battle against the wrath of the gods.

The timing for when you can preload and play God of War Ragnarok on PC will vary depending on your location, with different regions gaining access to the game in their locally converted time zone. The following guide provides details on the preload and unlock timings for God of War Ragnarok across different regions.

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All Regions & Unlock Timing For God Of War Ragnarok On PC

The Game Releases On September 19th, 2024 At 8AM PDT

God of War Ragnarok PC Release Time

While God of War Ragnarok officially releases on September 19, 2024, at 8 AM PDT, you'll be able to play the game according to your local time zone. To find out the exact release time for the game for your specific regions, consider checking the following table:

Region

Local Release Time

Los Angeles

8AM

Quebec

11AM

Rio De Janeiro

12PM

London

4PM

Madrid

5PM

Berlin

5PM

Cape Town

6PM

Mumbai

8:30PM

Kuala Lumpur

11PM

Tokyo

12AM September 20th

Sydney

1AM September 20th

God Of War Ragnarok Preload Timing

Preload Unlocks On September 17th, 2024 At 8AM PDT

God of War Ragnarok is a large game, and downloading it can take considerable time depending on your internet connection. However, if you pre-order the game, you’ll have the option to preload it onto your computer starting September 17, 2024.

Preloading eliminates the wait time during the game’s release, allowing you to start playing as soon as it unlocks on September 19th. If you’re eager to dive into God of War Ragnarok on release day, it's worth pre-ordering the game to take advantage of the preload perk. If you choose to preload the game, ensure you have at least 190GB of free storage space on your PC.

Pre-ordering God of War Ragnarok also rewards you with the Risen Snow armor for Kratos and the Risen Snow tunic for Atreus, both of which are cosmetic items that can be unlocked by playing through the story.

The preload for God of War Ragnarok will unlock on September 17th 2024 at 8AM PDT. Since the release and preload times are the same (except for the date), you can use the table above to determine your local preload times.

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What To Expect From God Of War Ragnarok On PC?

Support For Prominent GPUs, Resolutions, & Graphical Enhancement

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On PC, God of War Ragnarok leverages a range of graphical technologies to enhance both graphical fidelity and overall performance. Notable features added to the PC version include:

  • Nvidia DLSS 3.7: Provides upscaling support for Nvidia RTX GPUs.
  • AMD FSR 3.1: Provides upscaling support for Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUS.
  • Intel XeSS 1.3: Provides upscaling support for Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUS.
  • Frame generation: AI-generated frames smoothen gameplay.
  • Nvidia Reflex: Improves mouse and keyboard response time.
  • Unlocked frame rate: Allows you to run the game at higher frame rates.
  • Support for native 4K: Allows you to run the game at 4K resolution without upscaling.
  • Ultra-wide and super ultra-wide support: Allows you to play the game on monitors that support 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios.
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DIGITAL
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ESRB
M For Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Franchise
God of War
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
26 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
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