God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla announced, out next week

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, a free DLC expansion, has been announced.

Announced during The Game Awards, the new roguelike mode will be released on December 12, 2023.

The game is considered an epilogue to God of War Ragnarok, and “follows Kratos on a deeply personal and reflective journey”.

“Embark with Kratos to Valhalla on a deeply personal and reflective journey towards a future he never thought possible,” a description under the game’s trailer reads.

“Master challenges of mind and body on an unraveling adventure that blends the beloved combat from God of War Ragnarök with brand new elements inspired by the roguelite genre.”

“To show our appreciation for the incredible support and love you’ve given the game since its release last year, our team has been working on a surprise for the God of War community,” Santa Monica Studio lead community manager Grace Orlady said.

“As fans of our fans, we’re thrilled to announce that on December 12, we’ll be releasing a free DLC as a gift to our players – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.”

The game will play differently from the main God of War series, with a focus more on rogue-like gameplay.

“The team here at Santa Monica Studio challenged ourselves to make something different from anything we have done before in God of War history,” Orlady explained.

“God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla celebrates the combat you know and love from God of War Ragnarök and blends it with fresh, experimental elements inspired by the roguelite genre.

“Each attempt in Valhalla will encourage you to master different aspects of Kratos’ arsenal as you face new combinations of enemies and some surprises along the way.”