Is God of War on PS Plus Extra?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

No, God of War is not part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalog – neither the latest God of War Ragnarök nor the beloved original trilogy and 2018 reboot. However, PlayStation Plus Premium members do get some exclusive God of War benefits that make the higher tier membership worthwhile for franchise fans.

Limited-Time God of War Ragnarök Trial

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers gained temporary access to the full God of War Ragnarök experience through a limited-time game trial introduced in January 2023.

  • Based on the typical duration of previous timed game trials offered via PS Plus Premium, we estimate this God of War Ragnarök preview lasts between 5-10 hours. That should enable players to progress through a decent portion of the epic story campaign.
  • Of course, the visual splendor and cinematic gameplay that garnered Ragnarök widespread critical acclaim is fully present even in just a preview.
    • Impressions from players during the trial highlight the stunning wintry environments to explore, fluid combat, and strong characterization driving the narrative.
  • For PlayStation fans yet to play Ragnarök, downloading the Premium trial offers an excellent opportunity to experience the gameplay innovations and maturity of the franchise first-hand.
  • However, since saves from the Ragnarök trial do not carry over if you upgrade to the full game afterwards, this is best treated as a sizeable game demo rather than just delayed access.

All reports indicate the God of War Ragnarök trial will only be available for a limited period before being removed from the PS Plus Premium service. So franchise fans still on the fence about purchasing the game outright shouldn‘t let this preview pass them by!

God of War Classics in the Premium Catalog

While not brand new titles, PlayStation Plus Premium members can rediscover the roots of the God of War saga through the Classics Catalog.

  • This perk grants unlimited on-demand access to God of War 1, 2, and 3 – the original trilogy first released for PlayStation 2 and 3 consoles.
  • After 2018‘s series revival starring Kratos** captivated a new generation of fans, Premium provides a gateway to experience his earlier mythology-inspired adventures.
  • And playing these PS2/PS3 titles natively through an emulator on PS4 or PS5 eliminates past barriers like lack of backwards compatibility or aged graphics.
  • In fact, across Reddit and forums, God of War fans often highlight the Classics Catalog as a key factor justifying Premium‘s higher membership cost.
PS Plus TierGod of War Benefits
ExtraNone
Premium
  • Limited-time God of War Ragnarök full game trial
  • Permanent access to God of War 1, 2 & 3 from Classics Catalog

So only PlayStation Plus Premium offers official ways to experience God of War titles on current PlayStation consoles, including both the latest release as a timed preview and the original series installments for unlimited gameplay.

Will God of War Ever Be Added to PS Plus Extra?

Sony often strategically adds first-party games like God of War to the rotating PlayStation Plus Monthly Games a few years after launch. This happened with former flagship PS4 exclusives like The Last of Us Remastered and Uncharted 4.

However, unlike those titles from the PS4 era, God of War Ragnarök is a native PS5 release. With the continued supply challenges facing Sony‘s latest console, making such a graphically-intensive game readily available to all PlayStation Plus members could backfire. Hence why I expect God of War Ragnarök to remain a Premium-exclusive title for the foreseeable future.

That said, no official details exist either way. We‘ll have to wait and see if Ragnarök or other God of War titles eventually make their way to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games or the Extra catalog. For now, Premium membership is the only avenues for fans to experience these acclaimed games on PS4/PS5.

A God of War Fan‘s Take: Worth Upgrading to Premium?

As someone who has eagerly played every God of War since Kratos‘ debut in 2005, I can confidently say PlayStation Plus Premium is worth upgrading to for franchise fans – even if just for 1-2 months to play the Ragnarök trial and original trilogy.

Accessing the full PS2/PS3 era catalog alone brings a heavy dose of nostalgia and lets you appreciate the series‘ evolution in combat, world design, and narrative depth.

And experiencing a generous portion of God of War Ragnarök through the limited-time trial whets your appetite perfectly for one day purchasing the full title outright as well. For the reasonable yearly cost of Premium over Extra, gaining these God of War perks makes that PlayStation membership hard to pass up!

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