In just under a week from now, 2018's God of War will officially be one year old. Releasing to a number of perfect scores and general praise across the board, it was also voted Push Square's Game of the Year by our team of budding Kratos appreciators. To mark the moment, a free PS4 theme can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store right now as a sign of thanks, while an avatar set will follow in three days time on 17th April. Alongside that, the studio took to YouTube to thank the fans.
On the PlayStation Blog, Santa Monica Studio head Shannon Studstill said that the game was a huge leap of faith. "Change to a longstanding franchise comes with immeasurable doubt, a studio defining risk and a huge leap of faith. Thank you to our entire worldwide team; the Sony PlayStation family and you, the millions of God of War fans around the world who embraced that leap with us, on a journey we never expected. We made this journey together."
She goes on to say that the following week will be a seven-day celebration of God of War, stating that the feedback the studio has received since launch has been nothing short of humbling. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing the new God of War and for helping Santa Monica Studio rise up to a new beginning as well. From our whole team to you, that has meant everything to us. Now, we have a long journey ahead."
How do you feel about God of War a year on? Swing that axe and download some avatars in the comments below.
[source blog.us.playstation.com]
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Video makes me want to revisit the game. So great to see GOW become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Also, I don’t mean to get political but that’s one hell of a diverse cast of crew.
Edit: The Valkyries were pretty easy for me because of the way I played the game. I pretty much maxed out my skills before I faced each one. By the time I fought the final Valkyrie I was basically unkillable.
time sure flies by.
congrats to the team!
1 of gaming's all time greatest.
You guys deserve all the praise, so thank you.
best game ever 👑 king kratos.the man.the icon the legend.🎉congratulation.word up son word
Oh, cool. If I eventually get around to this game, perhaps I'll change my PS4 theme to this while I'm playing it.
Got the theme but cant seem to find the avatars, help!
Already finished it 1 or 2 months after launch, still need to platinum it, I just need to find all the chest and odin ravens in midgard
It's the best game on ps4 and the best melee fighting system on 3rd person games imo.
It's a great game. Really love the gameplay and especially the story.
Can't wait to see what lies ahead for Kratos and the Boi.
@Frigate wow, I really did miss that lol. Thanks
Shame the theme is static would of been cool of it was active and Kratos and his Boi where just at his lodge sharping his axe or the Boi playing with his toys or firing his bow he misses and it nearly hits Kratos and he shouts BOI. I've yet to still play this game but I don't have time or money to buy it right now but I will get it
No, thank YOU for this amazing game. Easily one of the best experiences I ever had.
The sequel already is my most anticipated game. Can’t wait for God of War 2 on PS5.
I still need to play this game, but congrats to everyone involved in making it.
This game is an absolute masterpiece they really do have cause for celebration.
I've always loved the God Of War games but this just took it to a whole new level.
I think I'm the only one that never even managed to beat ONE of those Valkyrie though..
Theme preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHL0PUqoekw
Great game, and will definitely play NG+ one day. Shame we never had any DLC for it though.
US only? Can't find it on the store.
UK theme? Seems to be us only.
@daveofduncan https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP9000-CUSA07410_00-DYNAMICTHEME0003
great game... great thank you video.
I just downloaded the GoT theme, sorry Kratos.
Incredible game.
I LOVED the game. That said I find all this fuss a big cringy.
Love this game so much, I often listen to the soundtrack while exercising. Just watched some of the Marvel Thor movies too, and it's making me want to play this game.
Always appreciate some free avatars and a theme for one of my favorite games.
And there’s a hidden message on the boat in the free theme:
https://i.imgur.com/18BIPJZ.jpg
"Ragnarok is Coming"
Best PS4 game so far this gen imo.
One of the best games ever created!
This game is MASSIVE Been playing it most of this month and there still is loads to do. Think I am near the end of the main Story mission. And still got loads to do after that. Yep(other Big game companies) single player games are not worth it and not worth doing Hmm, THANK GOD(OF WAR) FOR SONY!!! For doing these AMAZING games
Epic game, one of the best of the Generation IMHO.
Staggeringly good game that I'll admit completely underestimating before I played it. One of the PS4's very best games and potentially an all-time classic if you ask me. Can't wait for whatever's next.
@SwanPrincess83 Nicely spotted! I wonder when we'll get a sequel?
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