God of War Ragnarok update 5.01 is available to download on PS4 and PS5. According to God of War Ragnarok 5.01 patch notes, the latest update adds new free God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC. Apart from this, God of War Ragnarok patch 5.01 also includes bug fixes and a known installation issue.
Previously, a major God of War Ragnarok update 4.0 added a new game+ mode and various tweaks. Unfortunately, since the last major patch, players are facing various issues. Today’s GOW Ragnarok patch 5.01 will fix a few issues in the game.
Read more details here.
GOW Ragnarok 5.01 Patch Notes – December 12, 2023
Note: In order to play God Of War Ragnarok Valhalla, you will also need to have God of War Ragnarök fully installed. If you are re-downloading GoWR and downloading GoWR:V at the same time, please wait until the base game has completely finished before trying to access the DLC.
NEW
- God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC.
The Journey into Valhalla
- Epilogue to Ragnarök: This DLC acts as a poignant epilogue, following Kratos in a deeply personal journey after the climactic battle with Odin.
- Exploring New Depths: Players will guide Kratos, accompanied by Mimir, through the enigmatic realms of Valhalla, facing internal trials and echoes from his past.
Embracing Roguelite Inspirations
- A New Combat Experience: The DLC introduces a unique blend of familiar combat mechanics and innovative roguelite elements.
- Strategic Mastery: Players are encouraged to master diverse facets of Kratos’ arsenal against evolving enemy combinations.
Overcoming Trials, Gaining Strength
- Beyond Defeat: Each defeat in Valhalla is a learning step, allowing players to gather resources for permanent upgrades, enhancing both Kratos and the world of Valhalla.
- Discovering Valhalla’s Secrets: Persistent efforts reveal deeper mysteries and rewards within Valhalla, ensuring a dynamic gaming experience.
Strategy and Adaptation
- Starting Anew: In Valhalla, Kratos must forgo his armor, focusing on per-attempt and permanent enhancements.
- Dynamic Gameplay Choices: Players face strategic decisions about upgrades, perks, and runic attacks, influencing each attempt’s outcome.
The Aesthetics of Armor
- Fashion in Battle: Armor serves a purely aesthetic purpose, offering extensive customization options for Kratos.
Customizable Difficulty Settings
- Five Unique Challenges: The DLC presents five difficulty levels, each fine-tuned for the DLC’s unique gameplay, with the option to switch freely among them.
- Rewarding Skill Progression: Higher difficulties offer greater rewards, encouraging players to test and hone their mastery.
Accessibility and Independence
Play Anytime, Your Way
- Separate Yet Connected: The DLC stands alone from the main game, allowing players to dive in regardless of their progress in “God of War Ragnarök.”
- Recommendation for Narrative Integrity: For a complete narrative experience, it’s recommended to finish the main game before exploring the DLC.
Bug Fixes
Equipment
- Fixed an issue that caused the banner of the Draupnir Spear to no longer look upgraded when used in transmog.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Flawless Berserker waist armor to not have a glowing effect.
Localization
- [Arabic Only] Fixed an alignment issue that caused an icon to overlap with the controller diagram.
Known Issue
- If a user installs God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla before installing God of War Ragnarök, then tries to launch the DLC before the base game has finished downloading they will get an infinite loading screen.
- WORKAROUND: Finish downloading God of War Ragnarök before attempting to access the DLC.
Download the free God of War Ragnarok update 5.01 on PlayStation 5.
