To clarify the legitimate update timeline, Santa Monica Studio released the following patches rapidly:
Despite the ominous numbering (which many joked would summon a Cyberdemon), Patch 1.0.622.6666rune is remarkably stable.
Warning: If you have modded your PS4 save file to unlock "New Game++," this patch will hard-lock your game on the loading splash screen. The 6666rune acts as an anti-tamper layer. You will need to revert to a vanilla save. god of war ragnarok update v1 0 622 6666rune
The addition of a new Rune Set provides players with more options to experiment with different builds and playstyles. Runes are a crucial part of God of War Ragnarök's character progression system, allowing players to enhance Kratos' abilities and tailor his equipment to suit their preferred gameplay style.
The new Rune Set, which we'll refer to as "Rune of the [insert name]," offers a unique combination of stats and effects. For example, this Rune might provide increased strength and vitality, while also granting Kratos a chance to stun enemies with his basic attacks. This new addition will likely appeal to players looking to shake up their builds and explore new strategies. To clarify the legitimate update timeline, Santa Monica
The most exciting aspect of v1.0.622.6666rune is the undocumented addition of a hidden interactable in Jötunheim.
If you stand on the exact cliff edge where Angrboda shows you the marble paintings (post-game) and perform the "Emote of the Bitter Squirrel" (unlocked via a previous DLC), the 6666rune hash activates. An invisible pedestal rises, revealing the Rune of Severance. Warning: If you have modded your PS4 save
Does this add new gameplay?
Not directly. But it does allow you to dismantle fully upgraded Level 9 armor sets into a single "Primal Ingot" to use on a different set—something players have begged for since 2018.
Why this report is "interesting" to the gaming community: