The final chapter in Kratos’ Norse saga has just dropped on PC and if you’re unsure whether your gaming rig is going to run it or not, don’t worry, we got you covered.
We’ll take a look at the minimum and recommended specs so that you can find out if this game’s something your computer can handle.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at both minimum and recommended specifications for a gaming rig if you want to play God of War Ragnarök.
The following have been taken from the game’s official page on Steam. Please note that God of War Ragnarök requires a 64-bit processor and operating system to run.
Minimum specs:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) or Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 190 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Windows version 2004 2020-05-27 19041. 6GB GPU is required
Recommended specs:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 190 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Windows version 2004 2020-05-27 19041. 6GB GPU is required
You also gotta remember that God of War Ragnarök is pretty scalable as far as detail levels and other graphical settings are concerned.
So, if you’re unhappy with the game’s performance, simply head over to Graphics and Camera settings and turn off certain options or switch to a mode which favors better performance. Do that until you’re satisfied with the FPS you get. You can also set everything to low and then increase graphical quality from there.
Additionally, you should update your graphics card drivers, as this can also boost the game’s performance.
What’s God of War Ragnarök, anyway?
God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and released by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It serves as a direct sequel to 2018’s God of War, continuing the story of Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his son, Atreus, as they navigate the Norse mythology-based world.
Set during the events leading up to Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse myth, the game follows Kratos and Atreus as they try to prevent or survive the impending apocalypse. The game emphasizes themes of fate, family, and legacy while delivering intense combat with a mix of brutal melee, ranged attacks, and puzzle-solving elements.
God of War Ragnarök features a more open world, more diverse enemies, and a deeper narrative, concluding the Norse mythology saga for the God of War series. It’s been praised for its engaging story, refined gameplay mechanics, and stunning visual design.