How to play God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla

Kratos waking up in Valhalla

Kratos waking up in Valhalla

Need some help figuring out how to play God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? We’ve got info that will show you how to access this brand-new piece of content in the action-adventure game.

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is a free DLC that the developers released as a thank-you to players for supporting the game. While Valhalla does retain all of the high-impact combat the base game is known for, it sets itself apart by following a roguelite formula.

But before you set off into Valhalla, you might want to check out some of our guides for God of War Ragnarok. We can show you how to farm Asgardian Ingot or help you get to the Burning Cliffs.

Kratos fighting enemies in Valhalla
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How to play God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla

To access the God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC, the first thing you need to do is make sure you have the game’s latest patch installed. Once that’s confirmed, head to the PS Store to download Valhalla.

You can find the DLC by doing a quick search in the PS Store or by looking through the Add Ons section under the game’s tile on your console’s home page. Since Valhalla is available for free, you can download it onto your PlayStation straight away.

Once the DLC is installed, boot up the game and select Valhalla from the main menu. You should be able to play the new mode regardless of your progress in God of War Ragnarok.

However, do take note that the events of Valhalla take place after God of War Ragnarok’s main story. You might want to hold off on playing the roguelite DLC in case of any spoilers.

And that’s our guide on how to play God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla. For more on the action game, feel free to check out our guides on how to use relics and how to get the second ending.