Sony originally didn’t want another God of War game, and it took one helluva pitch from Cory Barlog to get the go-ahead. But this video, from way back in 2015, is what convinced the company to loosen its purse strings and give the reboot the greenlight. It was shown during a stream overnight, as captured by DualShockers.
There’s a lot less polish in the concept video, as you’d anticipate. However, the core tenets of the title are in place. We see a bearded Kratos exploring Midgard alongside a skin-headed Atreus. Originally, the title’s axe was going to be used as its main menu system to preserve the project’s single-shot ambition, but it was later replaced with a more traditional pause screen.
It’s really interesting to see the release’s roadmap laid out like this, as you can see how the studio got from the pitch video to the E3 2016 reveal and then finally the finished product which is out today.
[source youtube.com, via dualshockers.com]
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What this is insane they already had so many aspects right!
Anyway...why not include this video and others on the menu for the game, like they did with every other gow?
@AFCC Yeah it's a shame there's none of the behind-the-scenes stuff. I guess they just had to focus on getting the game finished.
I wish games had behind the scenes on the disc to learn some cool stuff during production
Unbelievable. I always thought greenlight meetings would involve much more proof of concept and wireframe models etc. That looks like a fully polished title in places. Incredible. Cant wait to get this game!
I am not surprised that Sony were reluctant to green light another 'God of War' - especially if the only change was a change to Norse mythology.
I am also not surprised that Sony did green light the Project that after Cory explained the changes and direction they were planning.
@get2sammyb think they may add it later or maybe have it on youtube? Cause I'm pretty sure Cory mentioned way before the release that it might have videos, so they must have filmed some stuff!
@BAMozzy I do agree there i think a simple change of settings would not be enough.
@AFCC @Get2Sammyb agreed! I remember the days of Lord Of The Rings Two Towers. They had interviews with some of the film cast on the making of the game. Put them as unlockables For completing it. Should bring that kind of thing back. I would happily watch them as an extra bonus for completing a game.
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