A major highlight of the PC version is that it includes the free Valhalla DLC. This DLC serves as an epilogue to the main story and is a roguelite mode where Kratos and Mimir venture into the mysterious realm of Valhalla. In this mode, players must complete a series of progressively difficult trials, choosing new abilities, relics, and upgrades as they go, making for a highly replayable challenge that tests your mastery of the combat system.
The PC port, developed in collaboration with Jetpack Interactive, is not a simple 1:1 console conversion. It leverages modern PC hardware to deliver the definitive visual and performance experience.
You will seamlessly switch between Kratos's iconic Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos. Combat relies heavily on timing, parrying, and utilizing Atreus (and later companions) for combo attacks. The RPG elements are deep, allowing you to craft and upgrade armor sets, customize weapon runic attacks, and spec out Kratos to fit your exact playstyle—whether you prefer heavy tank builds or fast-paced, elemental-based skirmishes. 🛡️ Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions
The story picks up three years after the previous game during the bitter cold of .
: The jump to DirectX 12 on PC allows for better CPU optimization, shifting the primary workload to the GPU.
As the realms prepare for war, Atreus matures into a leader, and Kratos must choose between his violent past and the man his son needs him to be. The story culminates in a massive assault on Asgard , leading to the literal destruction of the realm and the fall of the Aesir gods.