God of War News
News Shogun, The Boys Director Joins God of War TV Series as Casting Gets Underway
Things are finally moving
Work on Amazon's God of War TV adaptation is finally getting rolling, and it's attracted an award-winning director. According to a report from Deadline, Frederick E.O. Toye has been hired to direct the first two episodes of the TV series, which is set to follow the Norse mythology storyline from the more recent God of War...
News Cory Barlog Crushes God of War Dreams at The Game Awards
"No, it's not"
Geoff Keighley sure knows what he’s doing, huh? After cryptically teasing an intriguing art installation on X (or Twitter), the web has been awash with speculation about what it’s referring to. Initially, one conclusion fans jumped to was God of War, purely due to the presence of skeletons, demons, and a
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...
News Cancelled God of War PS5 Game Leaks in Screenshots
Here's what Bluepoint was making
Bluepoint Games, the remake specialist behind Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, was once working on a live-service God of War title for PS5. It was cancelled, along with another Game as a Service from Days Gone team Bend Studio, but now some of the developer's work has surfaced online. Via a MP1ST report, a...
News You Can Now Pre-Order God of War's 20th Anniversary PS5 Controller
Special DualSense up for purchase now
God of War turns 20 this year, and to mark the occasion, Sony has produced a limited edition of the DualSense PS5 controller. If you're a fan of Kratos and his grisly journey through mythology, you'll be able to celebrate with this commemorative pad, as pre-orders are now live across various retailers. The...
News Sony Celebrates 20 Years of God of War with New PS5 Controller
Pre-orders open on 3rd October
You are not getting any remasters of a new game, but how about a God of War-branded PS5 controller? To celebrate 20 years of the series, a DualSense pad featuring Krato's iconic red marking will be made available. The controller will release on 23rd October 2025, and pre-orders open on 3rd October. It'll cost £74.99...
Doesn't know who's playing the role
Earlier in the week, Christopher Judge, who portrays Kratos in the Norse God of War games, was rumoured to be in talks to reprise the part in Amazon Prime's live action TV adaptation. He effectively debunked this on social media, garnering a lot of attention in the process; his X post has been viewed over 11...
Rumour Kratos to Wield 'Egyptian Sword' in God of War's Next Main Game
Leviathan axed
God of War has a habit of introducing players to some seriously iconic weaponry, and if Kratos really is heading to Egypt for the next stretch of his journey, it seems this trend could continue. The Greek-era games brought us the unique Blades of Chaos, of course, while the Norse duology saw our hero favour the frosty Leviathan axe...
News Kratos Actor Christopher Judge Clueless About Rumours He'll Reprise His Role in TV Show
"I am?"
Filming for God of War’s live action adaptation will supposedly get underway early next year, but we still haven’t heard a peep about the project’s casting plans. We know Battlestar Galactica’s Ronald D. Moore is on deck as showrunner, with a writing room that includes various scribes from his Apple TV+ series For All Mankind. But...
News Amazon's God of War TV Adaptation to Start Filming in Six Months
The search for Kratos is well underway
Amazon won’t have long to find its Kratos, as filming on God of War’s TV adaptation is slated to get underway in March 2026. That’s according to “sources” speaking with TV and comics site Nexus Point News, who claim principal photography is set to start in Vancouver next year. Battlestar...
News God of War TV Series 'Honours' Norse Games, Teases Greek Saga
Kratos and Atreus confirmed as the focus
The upcoming TV show adaptation of the God of War franchise from Amazon has confirmed it's bringing the father and son story of Kratos and Atreus to the streaming service, where it looks to "honour" the Norse era games. As part of an interview with IGN, executive producer Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar...
News God of War's Rumoured Metroidvania Now Due in 2026 on PS5
Curse the gods
It’s somewhat of an open secret at this stage that God of War is going back to Greece in a 2.5D-style Metroidvania game, perhaps similar in style and scope to last year’s critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. But the summer of not-E3 announcements has come and gone without mention of the release, leading many to...
Rumour Greek God of War Game Is a 2.5D Metroidvania
Smaller scale project in the works
With a new State of Play livestream confirmed for Wednesday, 4th June, speculation over whether the heavily rumoured new God of War game set in Greece will appear has kicked into gear. Though its presence in the show isn't mentioned, both Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming and the Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb...
News God of War Fans Are Still Demanding Remasters of Kratos' Earlier Games
Keep your expectations low, boy
Kratos has an epic history on PlayStation but some of the older entries in the series could benefit from a refresh. Fans were hoping to hear something during the God of War 20th anniversary celebrations earlier this year following some juicy rumours, but Sony poured cold water on their excitement – confirming ahead...
Rumour New God of War PS5 Game Returns to Greece This Year
Said to be a "side-story project"
Sony has a completely new God of War PS5 game up its sleeve that sees Kratos return to Greece, and it's releasing later this year, new claims suggest. As the franchise's 20th-anniversary (22nd March) comes and goes with just God of War Ragnarok armour and skins, a tribute video, and merch, Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb...
News PlayStation Marks 20 Years of God of War in Tribute Video
A tribute to Kratos
Today, 22nd March 2025, is officially the 20th anniversary of the God of War series. The original game for PS2 released in the USA 20 years ago today, and made its way to Europe a few months later in July of 2005. To mark the anniversary, Sony has released a tribute video documenting the journey Kratos has taken from the first...
News Show Off Your Love for God of War Betrayal with New 20th Anniversary Merch
T-shirt for every game in the series
If you've ever wanted to demonstrate your love for mobile phone title God of War Betrayal across your hairy chest, then you're finally in luck as Insert Coin is selling a range of 20th-anniversary t-shirts covering every single game in the series. All available to pre-order now (with a view to dispatching in...
News God of War Fans Gutted with Free 20th Anniversary Goodies
"They give us pure crap"
God of War is enjoying its 20th anniversary, and while developer Santa Monica Studio already telegraphed there’d be no remasters or re-releases of the original games to celebrate, fans are still gutted with the way the maker’s marking the occasion. In addition to an update for God of War Ragnarok –
News God of War Ragnarok's 20th Anniversary Update Has Arrived, Here Are the Patch Notes
Time to play dress up
Sony Santa Monica is celebrating the franchise's 20th anniversary with a free update to God of War Ragnarok, inspired by the first God of War and its original working title. Thus, the "Dark Odyssey" set will allow players a new set of cosmetic options for Kratos and friends. In addition to these new cosmetics, you can now use...
News Amazon Bullish on God of War, Two Seasons Have Already Been Ordered
Where's the R1 button, boy?!
It seems it hasn't been exactly smooth sailing up the River Styx for Amazon's proposed TV adaptation of Sony's God of War IP, which was recently scrapped, starting over from scratch. Nevertheless, the colossal company remains (Cretan) bullish on the project and has already ordered two seasons, sight unseen. That's...
Get the Dark Odyssey Collection in-game
Santa Monica Studio has shared a new set of classic skins, weapons, and items will be added to God of War Ragnarok next week to celebrate the iconic series' 20th anniversary. For PS5 and PS4, a free patch will introduce a Dark Odyssey Collection that contains a skin inspired by one from God of War 2 that you...
News Rumoured God of War PS5 Remasters Won't Be at 20th Anniversary Event
No reveals planned for the show
Santa Monica Studio has ruled out making any God of War announcements at a 20th anniversary panel for the series on 22nd March 2025, throwing into question recent speculation surrounding potential remasters of the original games. The potential re-releases gained traction when Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb suggested...
News God of War Remasters Could Be Coming to PS5 as Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary
News next month?
God of War will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, as the inaugural game in the storied series first launched on PS2 all the way back on 22nd March, 2005. It’s almost certain Sony will mark the occasion in some way, and some fans believe ports of Kratos’ classic Greek escapades could be imminent. Currently, only God of...
Rumour God of War Is Taking a 'Younger' Kratos Back to Greece
My life is yours!
Apparently, the next God of War game is going back to the series' Greek origins, and will star a "younger" Kratos. That's according to reliable insider Tom Henderson, speaking on his weekly Insider Gaming podcast. Rumours have been swirling around a new God of War title for ages, with the most recent whispers suggesting that the...
News New God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Patch Unlocks New Game+ Armor Set
Access the Armor of the Black Bear set instantly
Santa Monica Studio has revealed a new God of War Ragnarok patch will go live for PS5, PS4 consoles tomorrow (30th January 2025) that brings forward the ability to transmog your gear and access to an armour set previously exclusive to New Game+. Having downloaded the update, the Armor of the Black...
Rumour God of War Will Tackle Egyptian Mythology in Next Game
Anubis-ginning
Now that God of War’s Norse storyline has come to a close, the question on every fan’s mind is: which mythology will Kratos intermingle with next? According to one report, the answer is Egyptian. As spotted by Insider Gaming, DanielRPK has posted on his paywal
Poll How Would You Have Reacted to a Live Service God of War Announcement?
God of more, more, more
Just in case you somehow haven't heard, Sony confirmed the cancellation of two projects last week — one of them reportedly being a live service God of War game, which was in development at Bluepoint Games. A crazy turn of events, to be sure. Our immediate reaction was one of bemusement. Sony had Bluepoint — a studio...
News Kratos Voice Actor Denies Multiple God of War Announcements
Update: Allegedly not "our" God of War
Despite God of War Ragnarok's 2022 release and subsequent Valhalla DLC arriving in December 2023, it still seems too soon to hear about what the future holds for Kratos and Atreus. Kratos actor Chris Judge has seemingly teased several imminent reveals in a recent TikTok livestream before later clarifying, and...
Boy, this sounds like a good update
A new patch for Santa Monica Studio’s outstanding God of War Ragnarok is available to download right now, and it introduces PS5 Pro performance improvements for everyone who purchased the system today. There are few surprises here, but some nice little additional toggles. Enhanced Mode, the flagship new...
News Boy! Sony and Amazon to Start from Scratch on God of War TV Show
Turns out television is tough
Sony’s been doing a good job adapting its flagship franchises into TV shows and movies, with the likes of The Last of Us, Twisted Metal, and Gran Turismo all doing decently. But recently it hit a snag with Netflix’s take on Horizon, and now
News Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
Get Nintendo's lawyers on the phone
Last week, God of War Ragnarok was released on PC, and predictably, players on Steam lamented Sony's PSN mandate, promptly resorting to review bombing the game. Swiftly, a mod was created to get around this pesky requirement, and just as swiftly, its author pulled it from the internet, fearful of Sony's legal...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes PSN Login Requirement
“Fate only binds you if you let it. Do what is necessary. Not because it is written.”
Yesterday, we brought you word of the completely normal one PC gamers were having over God of War Ragnarok's PSN login requirement on Steam, resulting in a spate of review bombing that reduced the game to an overall "mixed" rating. Well, overnight, a mod...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
Literally the end of the world
Horrified by the prospect of having to sign into PSN (among other, more tangible complaints), PC gamers are having a normal one over on Steam. There, Sony Santa Monica's sequel, God of War Ragnarok, is currently being review bombed, enduring a "mixed" user score as a result. As reported by
News God of War Ragnarok's PC Launch Trailer Reminds You It's a Classic
Out tomorrow on Steam
Boy, how good was God of War Ragnarok? In an industry utterly obsessed with the Next Big Thing, we often forget about the great games that have already come and gone. Santa Monica Studio’s sequel was absolutely a modern classic: enormous in scale with jaw-dropping art direction and some truly memorable gameplay encounters...
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...
News Kratos Actor Chris Judge Claps Back at Amazon Exec's Gaming Dig
Those are fighting words
Legendary Teal'c actor Chris Judge is not known for his restraint. However, in his starring role as God of War's modern Kratos, it seems he's learned how to control the Spartan rage within. When Amazon Games boss Christoph Hartmann made the outrageous allegation that video games "don't really have acting", Judge quickly set...
News PC Players Are Fuming Until Dawn, God of War Ragnarok Appear to Require PSN Logins
Aw sh*t, here we go again
One of the bigger stories in 2024 is how Helldivers 2 exploded in popularity to such a degree that Arrowhead decided to postpone a pre-planned PSN login requirement on PC. When the developer eventually attempted to enforce the feature, the Internet imploded, leading to such a fierce review bombing campaign that
News God of War Ragnarok PC Officially Confirmed for 19th September
Winter is coming, again
After much speculation, Sony Santa Monica's epic sequel, God of War Ragnarok, has been officially confirmed for PC. Kratos' journey continues with all exclusive accoutrements like Ultrawide support, unlimited framerate, and support for Nvidia DLSS 3.7/AMD FSR 3.1/Intel XESS 1.3. Preorders are now live on Steam and other...
Rumour God of War Ragnarok's PC Announcement Is Imminent
Ragnarok is coming
It would be no surprise whatsoever to see God of War Ragnarok arrive on PC — but it might be dropping sooner than people realise. According to ultra-reliable leaker billbil-kun, the port's official announcement is coming "very soon", with the original PC version rumour doing the rounds earlier this month. Is this yet more...
News God of War Ragnarok Set for PC, New Report Claims
Announcement possibly this month
God of War Ragnarok is amongst the next batch of first-party titles Sony plans to port to PC, a new report from PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun claims. They say the official announcement could be made as soon as this month, which could line up with a potential PlayStation Showcase taking place in May. Sony has been happy...
News Sony Santa Monica Studio Seemingly Hiring for New God of War Game
God of more
If Santa Monica Studio suddenly announced that it was working on a new God of War game, there wouldn't be a shred of shock to be found amongst anyone even remotely familiar with PlayStation. But, it's still a nice thing to think about. As spotted by Portuguese site Geekinout, the PlayStation Studios developer is currently hiring for a...
News Both God of War PS5, PS4 Games Battle for Top Billing in Sony's Twitter Competition
Kratos vs. Kratos
Kratos must go to war with himself in order to win a Twitter competition put together by Sony, because the final bout as PlayStation fans pick their favourite games is God of War versus God of War Ragnarok. At the time of writing, the poll that determines the winner still has 16 hours left to run, and the results so far are...
News God of War Trilogy PS5 Remaster Rumours Surface from Suspect Source
We hope they'll 'be better'
The original God of War games will allegedly make a comeback on PS5, although we’re not putting too much weight behind the source. Speaking on the Xbox Era podcast – we know, we know – notorious rumourmonger Nick Baker said that a remaster of Kratos’ first three adventures “might be happening”. It’s perhaps...
News God of War Creator Says Kratos Has Lost His Way
The lingering spectre of Sparta
Creator David Jaffe isn't a massive fan of the direction that the modern God of War series, specifically God of War Ragnarok, is taking the character of Kratos. In a video posted to YouTube, Jaffe outlined his thoughts on the older, more contemplative martial deity, arguing that ageing developers pouring their life...
News Keep Playing Past God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC's Credits Sequence
"You really think the credits are the end of the story? C'mon"
Santa Monica Studios' free God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC is proving to be much more than merely a tacked-on roguelike experience, surprising players with its narrative heft and implications for Kratos and the future of the God of War franchise. Santa Monica didn't do itself any...
Poll Are You Playing God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla?
Free for all
God of War Ragnarok's free DLC is out now on PS5 and PS4. Adding a whole new component to Kratos' Game of the Year-worthy epic, Valhalla tasks players with battling through an increasingly dangerous gauntlet of opponents in roguelike fashion. For some, 'roguelike' is without a doubt a dirty term, but this expansion promises a personal...
News God of War Ragnarok's Free Valhalla DLC Out Now on PS5, PS4
Patch weighs in at around 8GB
Announced and released in the space of a week, the free God of War Ragnarok DLC Valhalla is out now on PS5, PS4. It'll be delivered via an update to the base game; you don't need to search the PS Store for it. Set aside roughly 8GB for the base game patch, and then you'll download the rogue-like mode on top. The...
News God of War Ragnarok's Free DLC Will Add New PS5, PS4 Trophies
A reason to return
God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated free DLC expansion Valhalla, due out later today, will add more Trophies to the game – although they’ll be listed separately from the campaign, so you won’t need to worry about them if you haven’t earned the Platinum just yet. Writing on Twitter, game director Mihir Sheth confirmed...
News Get a Crash Course in God of War Ragnarok's Free Valhalla DLC on PS5, PS4
Out today
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is an unfortunate amalgamation of Norse words. However, the incoming free DLC (out today, 12th December) looks like a delicious second helping for fans of Sony Santa Monica's most recent release. We learned that Valhalla would serve as an epilogue to Kratos's story, and now we have a trailer showing it in...
News God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla Set After Main Game as Kratos Faces His Past in a Personal Story
Once a Spartan...
Sony Santa Monica Studio has dropped some additional details on God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, the soon-to-be-released, free DLC for Kratos' most recent adventure. Launching next week on the 12th December, Valhalla takes place after the events of the main game, and has been described as something of an epilogue. However, you won't...
