Can I Upgrade to the God of War Ragnarök Digital Deluxe Edition?

As a passionate God of War fan eager to share news and insights with fellow gamers, I can definitively confirm it is possible to upgrade from the Standard to Digital Deluxe edition of God of War Ragnarök.

According to an official post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has made a "God of War Ragnarök Digital Deluxe Upgrade" available to purchase on the PlayStation Store for $10. This upgrade unlocks all the bonus digital content included in the pricier Digital Deluxe version.

So if you originally bought the standard $69.99 base version, you can augment it after-the-fact with the Digital Deluxe edition extras for just $10 more. In this post, we‘ll break down everything you need to know.

Upgrading to Digital Deluxe: Process and Cost

Upgrading your copy of God of War Ragnarök to the Digital Deluxe edition is straightforward:

1. Own a standard edition of Ragnarök on PS4 or PS5
2. Visit the PlayStation Store and purchase the "God of War Ragnarök Digital Deluxe Upgrade"
3. The $9.99 upgrade will be applied to your account
4. You now have the Digital Deluxe edition and can access the bonus content

Here‘s a quick table comparing the Standard and Digital Deluxe editions:

So for $10 extra, you‘re getting a nice bundle of digital cosmetics, art and media to enhance your experience.

Evaluating the Additional Content

While the base God of War Ragnarök game offers dozens of hours of stunning gameplay, fans are often keen to get their hands on exclusive cosmetics and bonus digital goodies.

Here‘s a bit more detail on what the Digital Deluxe upgrade gets you:

Kratos and Atreus Darkdale Armor Sets

These provide cosmetic armor reskins for our heroes, featuring intricate Nordic designs and details. While not impacting stats, they bring an imposing new look.

Darkdale Handles (Blades/Axe)

Match the Darkdale armor with beautifully-etched handles for Kratos‘ iconic weapons, the Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe.

Digital Soundtrack

With haunting, atmospheric scores by Bear McCreary, the soundtrack deserves a spot in your playlists. Own it forever with the Deluxe edition.

Digital Mini Artbook

A must-have for fans, previewing concept art and developer commentary on crafting this legendary title.

Avatar Set + PS4 Theme

Rep your love for God of War online and on your PlayStation profile.

Overall the bonus content here seems well worth $10 if you‘re keen to deck out Kratos and Atreus, play the superb soundtrack, or dive into the artbook. While you don‘t need any of it, most fans will find solid extra value here.

Recommendations: Standard First or Deluxe?

So should you buy the Standard or Digital Deluxe edition upfront? As a frequenter of PlayStation and God of War communities, here is my advice:

• For your very first playthrough, the Standard edition is perfect
• Experience the masterful story and gameplay with zero distractions
• Then for NG+, purchase the $10 Digital Deluxe upgrade
• Replay with the bonuses applied to complement your second run

However, if you LOVE customizing skins and aesthetics or want the artbook immediately, buying the Deluxe edition outright is justified too. It comes down to personal preferences.

Over 17 million players enjoyed 2018‘s God of War – and if early reception is anything to go by, Ragnarök will perform even bigger.

For the legions of fans, myself included, Ragnarök is undoubtedly game of the year 2022 – and well worth buying the special edition.

Over to you – enjoy the journey, whether standard or deluxe!