God of War Ragnarök Expands Epic Saga with Valhalla DLC and Patch 05.01 Updates

Sony Santa Monica Studio continues to enhance the replayability of God of War Ragnarök with the introduction of the Valhalla DLC, an exciting addition that infuses roguelite elements into the critically acclaimed 2022 third-person action-adventure game.

As part of the newly released Patch 05.01, the Valhalla DLC is made available to players as a free update. However, players are required to actively navigate to the PlayStation Store to download the God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC, as it will not be automatically integrated into the patch. Additionally, the installation of Patch 05.01 is a prerequisite for accessing the DLC content.

To ensure a seamless gaming experience, Santa Monica Studio advises against installing the Valhalla DLC before the base game, as doing so may lead to encountering an endless loading screen. The studio emphasizes the importance of first installing God of War: Ragnarök before attempting to download and access the Valhalla content.

Beyond the introduction of the Valhalla DLC, Patch 05.01 includes several minor updates to the base game, addressing issues such as the Draupnir Spear banner not displaying upgrades during transmog use and the Flawless Berserker waist armor lacking a glowing effect.

In a glowing 10/10 review, Simon Cardy, a colleague, described God of War Ragnarök as an "almighty achievement" that elevates the game to unparalleled heights, making its peers appear merely mortal in comparison.

For further insights into the development decisions behind the free DLC's roguelite features, readers are encouraged to explore our recent interview with Sony Santa Monica Studio.