It’s been a while since we’ve learned something new about God of War Ragnarok. There’s still lots of anticipation for the PlayStation 5 sequel, but that hype might have to carry fans a little longer. The latest message from developer Sony Santa Monica Studio says the game is “just not ready to be shown,” implying a release date that’s still a ways off.
Cory Barlog, who led 2018’s God of War, stepped down from directing Ragnarok last year, but he appeared in a brief Twitter video to update fans on the sequel’s status. “There is so much going on right now that I just wish that I can share it with you,” he says, “but I guarantee you, the very second that we have something that we’re ready to share, we’re going to share it. So please hold tight.” Not having anything “ready to share” implies a lot about the game’s status. Fans in the Twitter thread and in the ensuing ResetEra forum post believe a 2023 delay is likely, although no such word has come from PlayStation yet. Ragnarok is still listed as a 2022 game on the God of War page.
UPDATE: God of War Ragnarok animation director Bruno Velazquez responded to a fan’s concern, stating that the game is “coming this year.”
