God of War Ragnarok is expected to be the next first-party PlayStation game that will be ported to PC. This highly acclaimed action-adventure game from Sony's Santa Monica Studio is expected to be officially announced possibly as early as this month. Sony has already expanded its exclusive lineup to include PC releases, with Horizon Forbidden West being made available earlier this year, and the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima set for May 16. Originally launched in 2022 for PS4 and PS5, God of War Ragnarok received a DLC in 2023.
The details emerged from a reputable leaker named Billbil-kun, whose insights were shared in a report on Dealabs. According to the report, God of War Ragnarok's PC announcement is anticipated to happen in May 2024. Although specifics regarding the release date were not provided, the leaker indicated that the PC port is expected to arrive shortly.
Moreover, the unveiling of God of War Ragnarok's PC release might occur during a PlayStation Showcase event, speculated to occur later this month. There are rumours circulating that Sony is planning a games showcase in May, with possibilities including a PlayStation Showcase or a State of Play presentation. However, Sony has not officially confirmed any plans regarding a PC port for God of War Ragnarok or announced dates for a showcase event.
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Nixxes Software Entrusted With PC Porting
Sony has adhered to a strategy where its exclusive single-player titles are typically launched on PC after a year or more. Nixxes Software, a seasoned studio under Sony's umbrella, has been tasked with handling the PC ports of these titles. Nixxes, known for its work on PC ports of PlayStation's first-party games like Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, recently brought Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition to PC on March 21 and is preparing for the release of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on May 16.
In a similar manner, God of War (2018) made its way to PC in 2022, following its initial launch on PS4 in 2018. The sequel, God of War Ragnarok, debuted on PS4 and PS5 in November 2022. Santa Monica Studio, the developers behind the series, subsequently released a free DLC expansion titled God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla in December 2023. This instalment continues the journey of Kratos, the titular god of war, and his son Atreus through the realms of Norse mythology.