Key Takeaways
- The Anti-Stutter mod improves performance by adjusting disk priority for better FPS.
- The Dynamic FOV Fix mod adds customization for players wanting increased field of view.
- The Disable PS Studios Startup Video mod skips Ragnarok’s lengthy opening.
God of War Ragnarok is an impressive, ground-breaking title, the second in a series meant to re-invent and revitalize Kratos and his many bloody adventures. Players will be utilizing Spartan Rage and tearing limb from limb while also exploring Kratos’ considerable vulnerability in this hit sequel.
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But nothing in this world is perfect, and even remarkable titles like God of War Ragnarok have some room for improvement technically, mechanically, or even narratively. With mods for AAA games becoming more prevalent than ever, here are a few to enhance the Ragnarok experience on PC.
5 Anti-Stutter – High CPU and Disk Priority
Changes Disk Priority For Better FPS
This mod is a simple but invaluable fix, especially for those playing on lower end PCs that may find some of the major battles in God of War Ragnarok becoming quite intensive on their hardware. God of War Ragnarok is an especially intensive game that asks much of the player and their PC, with certain sequences, like the Thor boss fight in particular, being quite heavy on the hardware.
When a PC has to juggle and allocate RAM to several programs at once, it has to prioritize what gets the higher output, or the most focus, at any one time. This mod essentially moves God of War Ragnarok up higher on the list of the PC’s priorities. A recent patch stopped Ragnarok from requiring VRAM, which should already improve lower end system output, but this mod takes it to the next level.
4 Dynamic FOV Fix
Adds A Much-Needed Feature To The Game
There is no way in the default state of God of War Ragnarok to increase the player’s FOV. While this isn’t an issue for some, many would prefer to alter how much of the setting they’re taking in at any one time, and enhanced FOV can be a great boon during some of the more high intensity combat sessions that make up the bulk of God of War Ragnarok. While there are a lot of reasons an enhanced FOV could benefit the player, the developers decided not to include this feature.
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This mod, however, comes to the rescue, allowing players to change their FOV to their choice, granting an offset to the FOV calculations during most of the game. This is definitely a mod to look out for if players are wanting more utility and customization in their game.
3 Disable PS Studios Startup Video
Helps Players Get Right Into The Action
This is a simple but vital mod for players looking to get into the meat of the game right away. Gamers seem to be gravitating away from God of War Ragnarok, especially when compared to its original 2018 numbers. While this, of course, could come down to a simple preference for the more streamlined gameplay in the original title, PlayStation’s more questionable actions of late might be pushing players away. Skipping the lengthy opening startup video is one way players might like to get past PlayStation’s presence in this game and just focus on the gameplay.
There might not be much to this mod, but it’s still a great way to cut through unnecessary openings and focus on the parts of the game that matter, so there’s really no reason to not pick this mod up.
2 GOW Ragnarok Visual Redefined
Breathes Life And Realism Into The Graphics
When God of War Ragnarok released on PC, one of the first pieces of acclaim it received was for its incredible graphics. Carrying over well from its initial release on the PS5 and PS4, God of War Ragnarok has some incredible graphical fidelity and is one of the nicest looking games available today, whether players are exploring idyllic, tranquil forests or battling in hostile and unforgiving icy wastes.
This mod is by no means a dramatic overhaul or complete revamp of God of War Ragnarok‘s lauded graphics. Instead, this mod is a subtle re-shading of all the graphics in the game, changing the saturation and sharpness of cutscenes and gameplay alike to create a more well-realized and well-rounded set of graphics, perfect for anyone looking to maximize the graphical fidelity of this game.
1 Please Shut Up (Companion Mute Mod)
Removes Unnecessary Lines From Companions
While many players enjoy the God of War Ragnarok companions, some find that their occasionally incessant talking detracts from the experience overall. These lines of dialogue rarely serve to build character; instead, they are used to reiterate plot points or provide help with incredibly simple puzzles, frustrating players who feel they don’t need the extra assistance. This mod aims to address those complaints by removing thousands of lines of superfluous dialogue from the game.
With this mod installed, players will be free to enjoy their exploration in God of War Ragnarok in relative peace and quiet, unbothered by the needless chatter of their companions.
- Released
- November 9, 2022