

If you’re in the mood, you should definitely explore, because you will find plenty of great stuff. That means you can choose to pursue the story missions, or paddle off to various islands and cliffs in search of quests and loot. Unlike previous games in the series, this God of War has a large, open area full of optional content. We certainly don’t want to spoil any of the surprises, but we do have a handful of tips that will make it easier for you to focus on what’s important without sweating the small stuff. That means plenty of gamers are just diving into this new world and learning how Sony’s Santa Monica studio has reinvented the series (read our review). Valkyries - These tough optional bosses give great rewards for beating them.After the long wait since its original E3 reveal in 2016, the new God of War has finally released.Language Ciphers - Niflheim Language Ciphers and Muspelheim Language Ciphers allow you to read additional languages in the world.We've included the locations of the map as well as the solutions and rewards. Treasure Maps - Solve these puzzles to find, you guessed it, treasure.Lore Locations - Read lore off of stones to get a better understanding of the world.Artifacts - In most regions there is a set of Artifacts (such as Faces of Magic in The River Pass or the Spoils of War collection in Alfheim), to collect and sell for money.Odin's Ravens - The 51 Odin's Ravens are green birds you must destroy with your axe.We'll tell you where to pick up all the collectibles in the main quest, but these complete lists of collectibles are useful for getting Trophies or finding collectibles that aren't in main areas. Optional Realm: Niflheim - A roguelike area enshrouded in mist that has you finding treasure within a strict time limit.Optional Realm: Muspelheim - A series of challenges that unlock cool gear.Nornir Chests (Locked Rune Chests) - These locked chests are puzzles that involve breaking pots or hitting bells.

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Side Quests (Favors) - Unlock rare gear and see the world with these optional quests.IGN has a complete walkthrough of God of War's main quest line, complete with information on how to unlock chests and other tips on collectibles you may find along the way.īut if you're playing without the main walkthrough, make sure you don't miss a single chest, get tips for difficult boss fights and much more as you make your way across several realms with the following pages:
