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God of War Ragnarok Adds New Puzzle Hint Option—PC Only

Sep 19, 2024 12:24 PM

God of War Ragnarok is set to enhance its PC version with new features that aim to improve the gaming experience including the ability to tone down puzzle hints from companions. This update arrives on September 19, 2024, and addresses a common frustration among players, as companions often provided solutions too quickly. While this feature is exclusive to the PC version for now, a console update is expected but lacks a specific release date. The update also introduces a Cinematic Audio Description setting to assist players with low vision, enhancing accessibility options in the game.

What new features are being added to God of War Ragnarok on PC?

The new features for God of War Ragnarok on PC include the ability to reduce the frequency of puzzle hints provided by companions and a Cinematic Audio Description setting that aids visually impaired players by describing visual events during cutscenes.

God of War Ragnarok, developed by Santa Monica Studio and released on November 9, 2022, is the sequel to 2018's God of War and continues the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus. The game was highly acclaimed, achieving significant sales milestones soon after its release and receiving a perfect score in reviews, praised for its storytelling, visuals, and action elements. This upcoming update showcases the developers' commitment to enhancing player experiences based on community feedback.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-09-19 13:54:02
It's awesome to see Santa Monica Studio listening to player feedback and enhancing the PC version of God of War Ragnarok with features that cater to diverse play styles. The addition of accessible options like the Cinematic Audio Description really highlights the industry's shift towards inclusivity, which is super important
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-09-19 13:48:03
It's awesome to see Santa Monica Studio listening to player feedback and adding features that take the gaming experience to the next level, especially with the option to tone down those pesky puzzle hints. Plus, the new accessibility options show a commendable commitment to making gaming more inclusive for everyone—definitely a step in the right direction
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-09-19 13:36:03
It's awesome to see Santa Monica Studio focusing on community feedback with these new God of War Ragnarok updates, especially the option to tone down those helpful puzzle hints—sometimes you just want to feel clever Plus, the accessibility features like the Cinematic Audio Description show a real commitment to inclusivity, making this epic journey even more enjoyable for everyone.
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