The war to end all wars is nearly upon Kratos and Atreus in God of War Ragnarok, giving them few options but to set out on a quest to uncover answers about how to put avert it–or at the very least, survive it. It’s not going to be an easy task, but we trust that you’re up for it. However, before you set off into this newest entry with the duo and their ever-growing cast of companions, make sure you’ve prepared yourself with our list of tips for the journey ahead. After dozens of hours, here are our God of War Ragnarok tips for players just starting out on their return adventure across the nine realms.
We’ve deliberately left out any story spoilers from this article, but if you want to know nothing about the game, then you can consider this beginner’s guide to contain very light spoilers pertaining to the structure of the game and its massive hub world.
Explore thoroughly
As you explore each realm, you’ll quickly notice that there is an abundance of secrets to find throughout each one–hidden chests, lore scrolls, buried treasure, and a myriad of events tied to side quests that unlock as you move forward in the main story. Many of these are off the beaten path and require you to be extremely thorough as you navigate a biome. If something looks interactive, there’s a very good chance that it is, and the rewards you’ll gain for being so meticulous can make a huge difference in combat and beyond. If you want to level up your gear and take on the hardest challenges in the game, you can’t afford to miss any opportunity possible to earn some extra loot.