God of War Ragnarök Release Time: When Will You Be Able to Play?

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It's coming. God of War Ragnarök is officially on its way, and that means you'll be able to jump in and see what Kratos and Atreus are up to very soon. We've already played through the game, awarded it a 10 out of 10, and can't wait to see what everyone else thinks of it.

But if you're eager to get your hands on God of War Ragnarök, there's still a bit of time left to go. We already know God of War Ragnarök releases on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on November 9, but when can you get your hands on it? Is there a way to play early? In due time, good players. In due time.

You want to see what's going on with Kratos and whether or not he can change his fate? And what's going on with that very cool-looking fight against Thor we've seen already? It's all in there, waiting for you to check it out, and we promise it'll be worth the wait.

If you're squirming in your seat waiting for your chance to play one of the most hotly-anticipated games of 2022, worry no longer. You'll be able to play God of War Ragnarök on November 9, whether that means you jump in digitally or go to pick up your copy at a retail store, soon enough. When? We've got all the answers right here.

God of War Ragnarök: Kratos and Atreus — Kratos and Atreus often travel by boat and other implements in God of War Ragnarök. Some of the environments feature shimmering, sparkling blue waters like what's seen in this screenshot. Sony Interactive Entertainment

When Can You Play God of War Ragnarök?

Players will be able to start up God of War Ragnarök at midnight as of November 9, which is 12 a.m. EST. Here's a handy reference of what that looks like in multiple time zones:

5 a.m. BST (Nov. 9)
7 p.m. HST (Nov. 8)
8 p.m. AKST (Nov. 8)
9 p.m. PST (Nov. 8)
10 p.m. MST (Nov. 8)
11 p.m. CST (Nov. 8)

Unfortunately, beyond getting a review copy of the game or living in an area where the time zone you're in affords you an earlier start, there is no way to play God of War Ragnarök early.

If you see others talking about having the game or completing it ahead of time, they may be a reviewer or they may have found an unauthorized copy of the game. It's best to stay off social media around this time as well to avoid any potential spoilers that could have leaked out into the wild.

For now, you'll have to wait until the official release times drop. That isn't that much longer to wait—you've got this! In the meantime, be sure to read our review to prepare yourself for what's to come in the world of Ragnarök.

God of War Ragnarök will release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on November 9.