God of War Ragnarok is set to launch on November 9 which, for those who haven’t played God of War 2018 or other GoW titles, means the clock is ticking to play them before the new game releases. However, do you really need to play God of War 2018 before Ragnarok? Here’s what you need to know.
Do I have to play God of War 2018 before Ragnarok?
No, gamers don’t have to play God of War 2018 before Ragnarok.
For those who truly can’t make the time for God of War 2018 before playing Ragnarok, the sequel should do enough to catch newcomers up with the story. While more nuanced story elements might go over their heads, the major plot points should still hit like Thor’s hammer and make total sense.
However, for those who do make time to play through God of War 2018, there are some questions in that game that will no doubt be answered in the sequel. What’s more, knowledge of the impact Kratos and Atreus have already had on the world and its characters will help players better recognize the relationships between friends and foes.
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