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Latest God of War Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 16th Feb 2027 (UK/EU)
- 16th Feb 2027 (NA)
God of War: Sons of Sparta PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment / Mega Cat Studios
- 12th Feb 2026 (UK/EU)
- 12th Feb 2026 (NA)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 19th Sep 2024 (UK/EU)
- 19th Sep 2024 (NA)
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 12th Dec 2023 (UK/EU)
- 12th Dec 2023 (NA)
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla PS4
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 12th Dec 2023 (UK/EU)
- 12th Dec 2023 (NA)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 9th Nov 2022 (UK/EU)
- 9th Nov 2022 (NA)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 9th Nov 2022 (UK/EU)
- 9th Nov 2022 (NA)
Sony Interactive Entertainment / SIE Santa Monica Studio
- 14th Jan 2022 (UK/EU)
- 14th Jan 2022 (NA)
God of War Guides & Walkthroughs
All God of War games ranked and rated
What are the best God of War games? In the pantheon of popular PlayStation intellectual properties, God of War occupies the throne room alongside other household names like Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Developed (mostly) by Santa Monica Studio, the beloved series has evolved from its pure action game roots into...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Full God of War Story Recap
God of lore
God of War Ragnarok is here, and continues the tale of Kratos and his son, Atreus. The previous game was a fresh slate for the Ghost of Sparta who, after conquering the Greek pantheon in the original trilogy, travels to the Norse realms to start a new life. Of course, things don't stay peaceful forever, and Kratos is forced to engage...
Guide Where to Buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4
Update: Out now!
Update: God of War Ragnarok launches is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4. We're still tracking all the best prices and purchase options for you below, so have a browse and grab a copy if you're tempted! Looking for where to buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4? The game is out now on both...
Guide God of War Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Collectibles
A complete resource to 2018's God of War
God of War is a 2018 revival of Sony's character action series starring Kratos. Originally released on 28th April, 2018 for the PlayStation 4, the game also launched on PC on 14th January, 2022. In this God of War guide, we'll share tips, tricks, and collectibles, like Best Armor and How to Unlock It, How to...
Guide God of War: Where to Find All Valkyries and How to Beat Them
Chooser of the Slain
Where do you find all Valkyries and how do you beat them in God of War? Valkyries are challenging optional bosses in God of War which comprise part of the Prove Your Valor Favor. You’ll first need to know how to open hidden chambers in order to access most of these, so click through the link for more information on that...
Guide God of War: All Horns of Blood Mead Locations for Maximum Rage
Quick tempered
What are all Horns of Blood Mead locations for maximum rage in God of War? Like in previous God of War games, you can enhance Kratos’ maximum rage by grabbing Horns of Blood Mead, which are situated in chests all around Midgard and its surrounding realms. There are nine in total, and collecting them all will unlock the Quick...
Darkness and fog
How do you learn the language of Niflheim and retrieve all treasure from the Workshop’s Center Chamber in God of War? Niflheim is one of God of War’s optional realms, and you’ll need to collect four Niflheim Language Ciphers to be able to access it. You’ll also need to learn the language of Muspelheim in order to unlock the...
Guide God of War: How to Start New Game+, What Carries Over, and What's New
Back for war
God of War's New Game+ mode has arrived, allowing you to replay Kratos' grand adventure from the start with all of your equipment and skills intact. As part of our God of War guide, we're going to go over what you can expect from God of War's New Game+ on PS4, and how to get started. God of War: How to Start New Game+ Starting God of...
Guide God of War: How to Unlock the Full Ending
See the true conclusion
God of War technically has two endings, and you’re going to need to spend a few extra minutes with the game to unlock the full ending. We’re going to try and keep this article spoiler-free, but it goes without saying that if you don’t want to know anything about the conclusion to Kratos’ latest, do not continue...
Guide God of War: All Idunn Apples Locations for Fully Upgraded Health
Idunn's orchard
Where are all Idunn Apples locations for fully upgraded health in God of War? Just as in past God of War games, you can increase Kratos’ maximum health by collecting Idunn Apples, which are located in chests around the world. There are nine in total, and collecting them all will unlock the Idunn’s Orchard Trophy for fully...
Guide God of War: Combat for Beginners
Getting started with Kratos' latest
While there are many different elements to the new God of War game, you’ll be spending most of your time battling Norse nasties with Kratos’ ever-reliable frost axe. Before you get stuck in with Sony Santa Monica’s latest and greatest, as part of our God of War guide, we figured we’d compile some combat...
Guide God of War: How to Learn the Language of Muspelheim and Complete All Trials of Muspelheim
Fire and brimstone
How do you learn the language of Muspelheim and complete all Trials of Muspelheim in God of War? Muspelheim is one of God of War’s optional realms, and you’ll need to gather 4 Muspelheim Language Ciphers to unlock it. You’ll also need to learn the language of Niflheim in order to unlock the Trilingual Trophy on the way...
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Latest God of War News & Features
News 'In No Way Do I Agree': Vincent D'Onofrio Defends God of War Laufey Star from Online Hate
Daredevil costar speaks up
In case you weren't aware, there's a hate campaign against God of War Laufey, from people who think the main character isn't attractive enough. It's been going on since the game's unveiling earlier this year; amid the excitement for the upcoming action adventure, I've seen complaints about the character model, despite the...
News 'Absolutely Massive' God of War Laufey Pre-Orders as PS5 Exclusive Starts Strong
That's the Faye to do it
God of War Laufey has rocketed to the top of the PS Store charts in dozens of countries, ahead of its release on 15th February. Sony opened pre-orders for the game yesterday, and excellent new website PS Store DB reports that it already sits in second position in 44 of the official Sony storefronts it tracks. In...
News God of War Laufey PS5 Pre-Orders Live Now, Starting at $70
Ahead of 16th Feb 2027 release date
Sony has revealed you'll be able to pre-order God of War Laufey from tomorrow, 29th September 2026, and detailed the two PS5 versions that'll be on offer. The PS5 exclusive remains locked in for a 16th February 2027 launch, and there is a Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition to choose from, with the same...
News Ex-Wrestler Dave Bautista Officially Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War TV Show
Thoughts?
Ex-WWE wrestler and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in Amazon’s upcoming God of War live action TV show. Variety reports that the 57-year-old is in discussions to replace Ryan Hurst, who is being recast after tearing his bicep last month. Amazon and Sony want to get filming
News If You Missed Them, Marvel's Wolverine, God of War Laufey's Comic-Con Panels Are Now Online
Playing catch-up
Not long ago, PlayStation hosted a handful of panels at San Diego Comic-Con, and if you missed them, they're now officially available to watch online. The event focusing on Marvel's Wolverine has been out for around 10 days or so, but the God of War Laufey panel has finally also been uploaded, giving you the opportunity to get...
News 'It's Setting Up for Something So Amazing': Sony Confirms New God of War Starring Kratos
Expect this one on PS6
A new God of War game starring Kratos will continue the story of next year’s Laufey, and is in the early stages of development. Head of Creative Cory Barlog confirmed the project at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, where Sony also dated its upcoming adventure in the afterlife
News PS5's Next Big Exclusive Dated, and It's Closer Than You Think
The final countdown
While it was only officially unveiled a month or so ago, all of the speculation surrounding God of War Laufey suggested it was close to release. And now we have an official release date for the spin-off action game, starring Kratos’ late wife: 16th February, 2027.
News God of War Show's Kratos to Be Recast After Ryan Hurst Suffers Injury During Filming
Cruel gods
Ryan Hurst, who was set to play the lead role of Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV adaptation, will reportedly be recast, according to Deadline. The actor is being replaced because of a serious injury sustained while performing a stunt on the set of the show. In a report from
News God of War Laufey's Deborah Ann Woll Feels 'Totally Unbothered' by Online Haters
Faye enough
God of War Laufey is the next main entry in the beloved fantasy action series, and the first to not have you play as Kratos. Instead, you control Faye, his wife and Atreus' mother, and a powerful warrior and wielder of magic. The game picks up after her death, where she finds herself in the afterlife of gods and magical beings. While...
News Don't Worry, You'll Get to Own God of War Laufey on a PS5 Disc
Release in 2027 essentially confirmed
Santa Monica Studio has revealed God of War Laufey will beat the January 2028 deadline Sony has set for physical disc production, granting it a full and complete physical release. Earlier today, on social media, the team promoted the San Diego Comic-Con panel it has planned for later in July, where God of War...
News God of War Laufey, Wolverine Reveals Locked in for Comic-Con Panels
Marvel Tokon panel confirmed too
Sony has confirmed it's taking God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Marvel Tokon to San Diego Comic-Con at the end of this month, with dedicated panels for all three PS5 titles announced. The Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon panels shall both take place on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, with both promising new...
News God of War Laufey Could Release as Early as February or March on PS5
That's not far away
It’s been repeated multiple times that God of War Laufey may be closer than we all think, but how does February or March feel to you? As part of a larger video delving into the vacuum created by GTA 6’s imminent 19th November launch, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said he “wou
News God of War Laufey Part of PS5 Dev's Plans from the Start, Pitched in 2018
Faye and Phranque were in poster form
God of War Laufey has been part of Santa Monica Studio's plans for the series for the best part of a decade, according to a new interview with Faye actor Deborah Ann Woll. Talking to Comic Gaming Magazine, the actor shares she's known about God of War Laufey for almost 10 years. When head of creative Cory...
News Sony Reiterates God of War Laufey Is 'Coming Soon' to PS5
Out in the next 12 months?
It really does look like we could be playing God of War Laufey inside the next 12 months, as PlayStation is again leaning into the fact the PS5 title is "coming soon". The platform holder made the claim upon the game's reveal in its State of Play livestream at the start of this month, and it's making the point again in a...
News Sony 'Hopes' to Launch PS5's God of War Laufey in the First Half of 2027
But plans could change
You could be playing Santa Monica Studio’s wildly ambitious God of War Laufey within the next year, assuming plans haven’t changed internally. The unfortunately named snoop NateTheHate2 – who leaked the existence of this game well in advance of its announcement at this month’s State of Play – wrote on
News PS5's God of War Laufey Dominated Summer Game Fest
Topped engagement index by a mile
According to analytics firm Level Up, spin-off God of War Laufey dominated Summer Game Fest by some margin. Just for clarity, in this context ‘Summer Game Fest’ is being used as a catch-all for all of last week’s showcases, including the State of Play and
News PS5 Fans Think Sony Is Pushing God of War Laufey Harder Than Wolverine
Most of the focus is on Laufey
Marvel's Wolverine launches for PS5 in just over three months, on 15th September 2026, while God of War Laufey is not expected to release until next year — but you could be forgiven for thinking it's the other way around based on how Sony has promoted the two games since State of Play. PlayStation fans have picked...
News PS5 vs Pepperoni Pizza: New God of War Sparks Tense Exchange Between Sony and Domino's
A pizza the action
A light ribbing about the new God of War game from the Domino’s Pizza account has triggered a small social media spat between Sony and the fast food firm. In response to footage of new title God of War Laufey, the UK arm of the pizza chain – searching for engagement now the Premier League season is over – said: “God of...
News God of War Laufey Is Much Closer to Releasing on PS5 Than You Think
"This one isn't years away"
Unlike most major announcements, God of War Laufey is not years away. Rumours originally speculated the spin-off game, starring Kratos’ wife Faye, would launch in 2027. And while Sony didn’t attach a release window to this week’s 20 minute gameplay reveal, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said you shouldn’t...
"We're super excited"
God of War Laufey is taking the series in a slightly different direction, focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye and her journey through the afterlife, the Everywhen. But that doesn’t mean Kratos’ story is over – not by a long stretch. Speaking as part of a YouTube video, Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory...
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