God of War Ragnarok Update 5.03 Patch Notes, Gameplay and More
by Sangamithra
Updated Dec 21, 2023
God of War Ragnarok Update 5.03 Patch Notes
PS5 USERS
Please ensure that both God of War Ragnarök and God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla have been updated before accessing the game again.
BUG FIXES
CINEMATICS
Fixed an issue where audio would not play and characters would be out of sync during the first cinematic after death
Cleared lingering Draupnir Spear particles when cinematic starts
GAMEPLAY
Reduced difficulty of first Týr fight on the 'Show Me Will' difficulty setting
Increased difficulty of some arena challenges
Tuning adjustment to 'The Forum' to make difficulty more appropriate
Slightly reduced health gain and chance of proc on Spear kill perk while in Valhalla
Various combat tuning and balance updates
Fixed an issue where Greek Labyrinth Mastery would not increase in the "Open Greek Chests" value if Kratos forfeited a reward selection after spending Fleeting Echoes to open a chest
Fixed an exploit when using the Spear against Ormstunga
Fixed an issue with the encounter not ending when kicking Einherjar outside of the arena
Fixed an issue where Týr would teleport away and not come back
Fixed an issue where not all Hunter armor pieces were available
Fixed an issue where encounter would not end if Nightmare was ejected from a creature near the arena boundary
Fixed an issue where Kratos could erroneously stay in Spartan Rage when interacting with Shield Maidens
GENERAL STABILITY
Resolved multiple crashes including when opening certain chests or rifts, non-English language specific crashes, and memory leak on PlayStation 4
Fixed an issue where Kratos would be falling through the world
Fixed an issue where Kratos would fall out of the arena when interacting with a rift on the Aegean Ship
Fixed an issue with Kratos falling through the world after walking through a Mystic Gateway
Fixed some issues with textures not streaming in properly when entering arenas
UI/UX
Fixed an issue with the "Time Extended" message displaying in timed challenge trials when it should not
Fixed an issue with subtitles overlapping UI when in vendor menus
Fixed some instances of the navigation assist pointing to incorrect locations
Fixed an issue where the timer would overlap the Warrior Soul health bar
Fixed instances where the "Elites Killed" counter would remain after timer expired
Corrected the "Costly Damage" burden to show appropriate duration in description
Fixed the King of the Hill challenge timer overlapping progress bar
Fixed an instance when the timer would never reach zero on the Aegean Ship encounter
Fixed an issue which would cause a screen reader to read the Tablet of Reflection prompt twice in a row
Fixed instances where subtitles were not formatted properly
Fixed an issue where "Flawless Kills" and "Flawless Parries" Challenge UI updated any time Kratos was hit
Added a 'Download in Progress' screen if attempting to launch God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla before God of War Ragnarök is fully installed
Fixed an issue with the options menu displaying when opening the glyph tutorial for the first time
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God of War Ragnarok
"God of War Ragnarök" is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released on November 9, 2022, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, it's the ninth installment in the God of War series and a sequel to the 2018 game. Set in ancient Scandinavia with a Norse mythology theme, the game follows Kratos and his teenage son, Atreus, as they face the prophesied Ragnarök event.
The gameplay resembles the 2018 installment, featuring combo-based combat, puzzles, and role-playing elements. Kratos wields a magical battle axe and double-chained blades, along with a versatile shield and a magical spear. Atreus and other characters assist in combat, and players can control Atreus in some story missions. The game includes more enemy types and mini-bosses than its predecessor.
Originally planned for 2021, the release was delayed due to actor Christopher Judge's health issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. A free downloadable content pack called "Valhalla" serves as an epilogue to Ragnarök, released on December 12, 2023.
Critically acclaimed, Ragnarök received praise for its storytelling, characters, visuals, and gameplay improvements. It sold 5.1 million units in the first week, becoming the fastest-selling first-party launch week in PlayStation history, with over 15 million units sold by November 2023. The game won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022 and Adventure Game of the Year at the 26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.
God of War Ragnarok Gameplay
"God of War Ragnarök" offers a third-person action-adventure experience with an over-the-shoulder player-controlled camera, providing seamless gameplay without camera cuts or loading screens. Players control Kratos in combo-based combat against Norse mythological foes, encountering various enemy types like einherjar, wyverns, stalkers, phantoms, and more, including mini-bosses for added variety.
Kratos wields the magical Leviathan Axe, capable of freezing enemies and triggering explosive attacks, and the fiery Blades of Chaos, now featuring a grappling hook mechanic. A new weapon, the Draupnir Spear, infused with wind magic, allows for both close and long-range attacks. Upgradable weapons include runes for magical attacks, providing diverse play styles.
The revamped shield offers versatility, with different types of offensive or defensive strategies. Kratos' Spartan Rage ability introduces three variants: Fury for bare-handed attacks, Valor for health restoration and parrying, and Wrath for powerful weapon attacks. Atreus, Kratos' son, aids in combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving with improved AI and extended abilities.
Players can also control Atreus during specific story missions. The game maintains RPG elements, including crafting, armor upgrades, and over 70 accessibility options. The DLC pack "Valhalla" introduces roguelite elements with procedurally generated levels, challenging trials, and new enemies, offering a unique gameplay experience beyond the main story.
God of War Ragnarok Trailer
God of War Ragnarok Update 5.03 Patch Notes - FAQs
The update focuses on bug fixes, stability improvements, and UI/UX adjustments for a smoother gaming experience.
Yes, the difficulty of the first Týr fight was reduced on the 'Show Me Will' setting, and some arena challenges were made more challenging.
No new weapons, but the Draupnir Spear and existing weapons received tuning adjustments, offering enhanced gameplay dynamics.
Atreus now has longer chained combos, improved magical abilities, and can transform into a wolf or bear during specific missions for increased damage.
Yes, the Valhalla DLC introduces roguelite elements, including procedurally generated levels, challenging trials, and a Legacy rage ability with the Blade of Olympus.