God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. A Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, and Adventure game from SIE Santa Monica Studio, released in 2018.
Many years have passed since Kratos, Spartan warrior and former Greek God of War, took his vengeance against the Greek Gods, and he now lives with his young son Atreus in ancient Norway in the realm of Midgard. The game begins after the death of the Jötunn warrior Faye, Kratos' second wife and Atreus' mother, whose last request was for her ashes to be spread at the highest speak of the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus prepare a funeral pyre for her, mourn her death and soon go on a hunt as per Kratos' desire. However much to Kratos' disappointment, Atreus proves his incompetence and lack of focus, making Kratos reconsider taking Atreus in his journey. Kratos is soon attacked by a mysterious stranger with godlike powers, and who cannot feel anything physically. After seemingly killing him, Kratos reluctantly takes Atreus with him and begins their journey.
God of War (2018) is not fully open world but features a semi-open structure. Players explore interconnected regions around the Lake of Nine, unlocking new areas as the story progresses. There is significant optional exploration, side quests, and hidden content to discover.
The main story of God of War takes approximately 20–25 hours to complete. Players who explore optional content, side quests, and collectibles can expect 30–50 hours of total gameplay.
Yes, God of War (2018) was ported to PC in January 2022 via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version includes higher resolution support, unlocked framerates, DLSS, and ultrawide monitor support.
No, the 2018 God of War works as a standalone story and a soft reboot of the franchise. While there are references to Kratos' Greek mythology past, the game provides enough context for new players to follow the story without prior knowledge.
No, God of War (2018) is a single-player only experience. There is no co-op, competitive multiplayer, or online component. The story focuses on Kratos and his son Atreus, with Atreus acting as an AI-controlled companion.
The boy is Atreus, Kratos' son with his second wife Faye, a Jötnar (giant) from Norse mythology. Atreus accompanies Kratos throughout the journey and assists in combat with his bow. His true identity is a key narrative element of the game.
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