The God of War Ragnarök graphics look out of this world

A screenshot from God of War Ragnarok on PS5
(Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Santa Monica Studio)

The release of God of War Ragnarök is just one day away, and early video reviews and comparisons have given us glimpses at what looks to be one of the most stunning releases yet for the PS5. Fans are already drooling over the almost cinematic-looking graphics and gameplay that looks to be as smooth as silk.

The PlayStation-exclusive action-adventure game is due for release tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9). And from what we've seen in the videos below (warning – the first contains some minor spoilers), it looks likely to make it into our pick of the best PS5 games.

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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