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“The son is the humanity that Kratos lost. He’s that mirror that’s reminding him that there is a different way, a way that he might have forgotten so long ago.”
Introduction
His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. As mentor and protector to a son determined to earn his respect, Kratos is faced with an unexpected opportunity to master the rage that has long defined him. Questioning the dark lineage he’s passed on to his son, he hopes to make amends for the shortcomings of his past. Set within the untamed forests, mountains, and realms of Norse lore, God of War features a distinctly new setting with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods.
Introduction
His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. As mentor and protector to a son determined to earn his respect, Kratos is faced with an unexpected opportunity to master the rage that has long defined him. Questioning the dark lineage he’s passed on to his son, he hopes to make amends for the shortcomings of his past. Set within the untamed forests, mountains, and realms of Norse lore, God of War features a distinctly new setting with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods.
EXPLORE THE GOD OF WAR SERIES
GOD OF WAR ON PC
Kratos and Atreus’ 2018 adventure is now available on Steam and Epic Games Store with a range of optimizations for PC players.
PC features
- High-fidelity graphics
- NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support
- Controls customization
- Ultra-wide support
GOD OF WAR ON PC
Kratos and Atreus’ 2018 adventure is now available on Steam and Epic Games Store with a range of optimizations for PC players.
PC features
- High-fidelity graphics
- NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support
- Controls customization
- Ultra-wide support
BEGIN THE JOURNEY
In contrast to the Greek pantheon, God of War (2018) set Kratos on a new journey with the Norse world, leaving his old life behind and seeking a new life with his son Atreus.
A fantastic odyssey
From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains and caves of Pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters and gods.
Father and son
A second chance — Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.
Combat
Vicious, physical combat with an over-the-shoulder free camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before.
BEHIND THE SCENES
A new beginning
How Santa Monica Studio began the journey of creating a new God of War.
Defining the Norse direction
A behind-the-curtains look God of War’s development process.
Give me God of War
Senior Combat Tech-Designer, Mihir Sheth gives an in-depth look at the hardest difficulty mode.
Incredible creatures
In contrast to the Greek pantheon, God of War (2018) set Kratos on a new journey with the Norse world, leaving his old life behind and seeking a new life with his son Atreus.
Bear’s score
Composer Bear McCreary is best known for his incredible work on Battlestar Galatica and The Walking Dead. In his own words, this is what composing the score of God of War means to him.
Incredible creatures
In contrast to the Greek pantheon, God of War (2018) set Kratos on a new journey with the Norse world, leaving his old life behind and seeking a new life with his son Atreus.
Bear’s score
Composer Bear McCreary is best known for his incredible work on Battlestar Galatica and The Walking Dead. In his own words, this is what composing the score of God of War means to him.
Prehistory point
While real Norse lore and mythology was extensively researched by our team and is often heavily drawn from, this is our unique twist on the Pre-Viking, Pre-Migration Era of Norse Mythology. “In the Viking era, they always talked about, ‘The gods have abandoned us.’ Thor and Loki and Odin all walked the Earth at one point, but they’re not around anymore. [The vikings] fight for them, but they’re not there. This idea that we’re at is saying, we’re at a prehistory point, where gods did walk the Earth, when monsters were real before they became extinct.” -Creative Director, Cory Barlog (GameSpot)
-Creative Director, Cory Barlog (GameSpot)
A darker, more elemental world
“On our journey we will be attacked by all manner of creature. To be effective in combat, a warrior must not feel for his enemy. Close your heart to the desperation, close your heart to their suffering. The road ahead is long and unforgiving, no place for a boy, you must be a warrior”.
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