God of War News

  • News God of War Ragnarok Launch Trailer Builds the Hype for Release Day

    Short but oh so sweet

    God of War Ragnarok releases for PS5, PS4 in less than two weeks, so with real-life marketing already doing the rounds, Sony has published the game's launch trailer. It's a very short one — clocking in at exactly 30 seconds — but it teases just enough to get us excited all over again. The vast majority of the clips we've...

  • News God of War Ragnarok's Mammoth Marketing Onslaught Underway in Mumbai

    On rails

    There’s no stopping Sony once it puts its marketing muscle behind a project, and God of War Ragnarok looks like it’ll receive the bulk of the manufacturer’s marketing budget this holiday. Kratos’ sophomore sojourn through Norse mythology has already taken over Twitter, and now the sequel has infiltrated Mumbai’s metro. These...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Is Getting Photo Mode, But Not Until After Launch

    Live in the moment

    Sony Santa Monica has today confirmed that God of War Ragnarok, the eagerly anticipated sequel to 2018's God of War, will be getting a photo mode, but it wont be ready in time for launch. The developer announced the news on Twitter in response to a preview from virtual photographer TheFourthFocus, which noted the absence of the...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Goes In-Depth on Combat with New Gameplay

    Did I axe you?

    God of War Ragnarok's release is just over a couple of weeks away now, and although we're sure that a lot of you would prefer a proper State of Play showing, Sony is at least giving us a series of developer-based videos. The latest of these has a strong focus on combat and enemy design, and features a lot of gameplay clips that should...

  • News Resist Spartan Rage and Avoid God of War Ragnarok Spoilers Like the Plague

    They're spreading already

    Sigh, we suppose it was inevitable, wasn’t it? With the hotly anticipated God of War Ragnarok now in reviewers’ hands, some idiots are out to spoil the game for the rest of you. With a little over two weeks until the title officially launches, you’re going to need to tread very carefully on social media if you don’t...

  • News Prepare Your Tweets for God of War Ragnarok with a Trio of Special Emojis

    Oh boy oh boy

    God of War Ragnarok is getting very close now, and, well, that's rather exciting. We've even been hands on with the game, so be sure to check that out for our first impressions on Sony's big sequel. For everyone else, the big day is 9th November, and until then you'll have to simply express your anticipation on social media. You may...

  • News God of War Ragnarok on PS5 Runs at Up to 120fps, Four Graphics Modes

    40fps mode included

    Sony has today allowed media outlets (including ourselves) to share a sneak peek at the first five hours of God of War Ragnarok, but given how all anyone wants to talk about is frame rates at the moment, we figured it best to share what the game has to offer on PS5. There are two graphical modes to choose from, but two more are...

  • Hands On God of War Ragnarok on PS5, PS4 Is PlayStation At Its Pomp

    Impressive, boy

    After several hours with God of War Ragnarok there are some things we can tell you and much, much more we cannot, but we’ll begin with our overriding sentiment so far: this is why we love PlayStation. The reality is, biased as we may be, no one does it quite like PS Studios. Nintendo may be the kings of gameplay – and, to be...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Over 100GB on PS4, But 20GB Smaller on PS5

    PS5 compression putting in work

    PS4 users might want to start clearing some hard drive space for God of War Ragnarok as it's been confirmed the Sony game weighs in at well over 100GB. The install size seems to differ between regions, but as of right now, it's 106.9GB in the USA and 118.519GB in Europe on version 1.01. Although, Sony's Kraken...

  • News Win a PS5 and More by Beating God of War

    Sony Rewards offers big sweepstakes

    The Sony Rewards program has just unveiled a big new prize draw — and it's all about God of War. With God of War Ragnarok fast approaching, this sweepstakes is yet more incentive to play the last entry before the sequel releases. To enter, you need to be signed up to Sony Rewards, and you then need to beat...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Dev Diary Delves into Deepening the Narrative

    Story time

    Sony has released the first episode in what seems to be a mini series of dev diaries about God of War Ragnarok. This 10-minute video features the game's writing team as they explore the narrative details in the first game, and about building that out for the fast-approaching sequel. There are story spoilers for God of War 2018, so go...

  • Video What Is Ragnarok in God of War on PS5, PS4?

    Get ready for the end times, with our explainer

    God of War Ragnarok is steadily approaching, and we here at Push Square are extremely excited to see how the Norse-fuelled adventures of Kratos and Atreus come to a conclusion. With the titular Ragnarok event hanging over us, we can’t help but speculate on what exactly the Gods have in store, as we...

  • News Official God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle Announced

    God of more

    It may be a cross-gen title coming to both PS5 and PS4, but Sony is clearly banking on God of War Ragnarok selling some current-gen hardware. A new bundle has just been announced, which packs the upcoming, highly anticipated adventure in with a standard PS5. The bundle will launch on the same day as the game — that's the 9th November...

  • News Demon's Souls Remake Dev Bluepoint Games Assisted on God of War Ragnarok

    All hands on deck

    Sony Santa Monica brought in the cavalry to help complete God of War Ragnarok, which has now officially gone gold on PS5 and PS4. While outsourcing is relatively commonplace among tentpole AAA titles, a graphic showing all the teams that contributed to the project is the f

  • News God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold Ahead of November Release Date on PS5, PS4

    Ragnarok is coming

    Great news, PlayStation fans: God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, meaning that the game has finished development and is ready to be shipped. We had been anticipating this announcement for a while now, and it's arrived at a good time, with the game set to release in just over a month, on the 9th November. It's weirdly hard to...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Game Length Is Reportedly Worthy of Jörmungandr Himself

    More side quests this time around

    God of War Ragnarok fast approaches, as if Fimbulwinter had just ended, with the sequel to 2018's God of War set to launch on 9th November. It is reportedly going to be a journey worthy of the sagas themselves, with a full playthrough supposedly taking about 40 hours. That's according to the reliable Tom Henderson...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 by ESRB

    Chaos and classification

    God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated release is fast approaching, and further evidence of its impending 9th November launch has emerged as part of its ESRB summary. While the classification – which includes an age rating for the US audience – is light on any particularly illuminating information, it does confirm...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Could Weigh in at a Whopping 90GB on PS4

    Hopefully less on PS5

    PS4 players may be in for a big download when it comes to Sony's next blockbuster exclusive. God of War Ragnarok, set to release on the 9th November, could have a file size of around 90GB on the last-gen console. This figure is based on findings from PlayStation Game Size, who notes that, as always, the file size is subject to...

  • Video Analysing God of War Ragnarok's Amazing New Story Trailer

    The end is here

    Despite clocking in at just a second over three minutes, the new story trailer for God of War Ragnarok gives us a lot to talk about — so that's exactly what we've decided to do in our latest video. We take a deep dive into the mysteries surrounding Kratos and Atreus' upcoming adventure, delving into the implications of existing...

  • News Boy! You're Going to Want God of War Ragnarok's PS5 Controller

    Forged in Asgard

    Sony sure knows how to flog DualSense controllers! Hot on the heels of last month’s DualSense Edge announcement, the organisation has revealed a new exclusive God of War Ragnarok makeover for the PS5’s bog-standard pad – and it’s stunning! Emblazoned with a wolf and bear insignia on the touchpad, and a cool two-tone ice blue...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Has Its Best Showing Yet in PS5, PS4 Story Trailer

    Custom DualSense controller too

    It's felt like God of War Ragnarok has kind of been plodding along to its November release on PS5 and PS4, but this new story trailer is sure to get the senses tingling all over again. Featuring tons of new scenes, teases of exciting set pieces and sequences, and even a brief glimpse of a fight with Thor himself, this...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Video Reveals New Realm Svartalfheim

    Home of the dwarves

    Game Informer has returned with another fresh look at God of War Ragnarok. This time, another short video introduces us to Svartalfheim, a dwarven realm that's new for the sequel. It was one of the locked areas in God of War, but all nine realms will be open in the upcoming title. Anyway, Svartalfheim is all about "dwarven...

  • News Rick and Morty Explore the Nine Realms in God of War Ragnarok Promo

    Not about the money this time

    The marketing machine is kicking off for God of War Ragnarok, a game that's due out in just a couple of months. For Sony's big first-party titles, it loves splashing the cash, and they don't get much bigger than the sequel to one of PS4's most revered exclusives. Just one avenue to drum up excitement is this: pair the...

  • News New God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Is Short But Sweet

    Play with your food

    A new slice of God of War Ragnarok gameplay has been uploaded today as part of Game Informer's exclusive coverage, focusing on the new weapons and abilities included in the follow-up to the 2018 iteration. We get a look at a new enemy type called Grims, and a few new skills involving ice are shown off. Shields look to play a...

  • News God of War Ragnarok's Enhanced Shield Mechanics and Weapon Signature Moves Detailed

    Embrace your inner shield-maiden

    God of War Ragnarok's 9th November release date is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable amongst the PlayStation faithful. Kratos' next adventure is getting the Game Informer cover treatment in September (with the digital edition live now), and we know new gameplay footage is coming. Today we learned some...

  • News Four Minutes of God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Footage Incoming

    As Kratos is Game Informer's cover star

    We’re just a couple of months away from launch, and God of War Ragnarok news is imminent. Game Informer has revealed the cover of its latest issue, and the hotly anticipated PS5 and PS4 follow-up is taking centre stage. “In the upcoming sequel, Kratos and Atreus must stave off a preordained catastrophe,...

  • News Official God of War Story Recap Is a Great Way to Get Hyped for Ragnarok

    Spoilers, obviously!

    God of War Ragnarok is roughly three months away from its highly anticipated release on PS5 and PS4, which means that Sony's marketing machine should be kicking into gear very soon. But if, like us, you're on the verge of returning to 2018's God of War in order to refresh your memory, then this video might well be of use...

  • Random Here's How That Awesome God of War Ragnarok Sand Sculpture Was Made

    Sand dad

    Remember that awesome God of War Ragnarok sand sculpture that was doing the rounds on social media a few weeks back? Today the official PlayStation Taiwan YouTube account posted a cool time-lapse video showing how the monument was constructed. The sculpture depicts the cover art for the game and bears the title's release date:

  • Random This Crappy God of War Knock Off for Xbox Does Not Look Legal

    We have God of War at home

    Perhaps the lawyers at Microsoft are too busy trying to wrap up the company’s near-$70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, because we’re not entirely sure how this God of War knock-off made it onto the Xbox Store. War Gods Zeus of Child, developed b

  • Random God of War Mocap Actor Made an Awesome Fighting Game-Style Move List for Kratos

    Swing and a hit

    Veteran stuntman Eric Jacobus was one of the motion capture actors for 2018's God of War — or more specifically, for Kratos himself. Jacobus has just recently uploaded an old video on his official YouTube channel that he actually sent to God of War developer Santa Monica Studio when he was auditioning for the role, all the way back...

  • Random Xbox Boss Can't Wait for God of War Ragnarok Either

    Norse guy

    In the latest instalment of Corporate Bigwig Is Actually Your Friend™, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has declared that, just like you, he’s excited for God of War Ragnarok. The suit declared his enthusiasm in a social media post, where he also listed out the first game he ever played and favourite all-time game. Spencer won’t need to wait...

  • News Concept Art, Developer Insight Fill the Pages of The Art of God of War Ragnarok

    Releases in November

    As is the case with most of Sony's major games, God of War Ragnarok is getting a big, chunky artbook. Named The Art of God of War Ragnarok, it's a coffee table tome featuring concept art, behind-the-scenes snippets, and more. Published by Dark Horse Books, this hardcover book will be a great companion piece to the game itself,...

  • Random God of War Ragnarok Sand Sculpture Makes Waves

    Beach boy

    Thinking of making a few pathetic sand castles on holiday this summer? You need to up your game, boys (and girls)! This absurdly detailed God of War Ragnarok sand sculpture has gone viral, and has even attracted the astonishment of the previous game’s director, Cory Barlog. “Wow,” he exclaimed in response to the creation, with a...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Story Synopsis Revealed

    Anticipation levels are increasing

    Sony has updated the official PlayStation Store page for God of War Ragnarok (spotted by The Gamer), revealing a plot synopsis for the eagerly awaited sequel, giving us some tasty morsels to savour as we await the title's 9th November release date. The synopsis for the title re

  • Rumour God of War Ragnarok Had Starfield's Old Release Date Before Being Moved at the Last Minute

    11/11/22

    It sounds like God of War Ragnarok was actually set to release on the 11th November before the date was moved forward to the 9th November, as per the official announcement from a couple of weeks ago. How do we know? Well, apparently, quickly deleted tweets from official PlayStation accounts included the 11/11/22 release date, but people...

  • Rumour God of War Ragnarok Will Have 60fps, 30fps Options on PS5

    Norse and simple

    Like most Sony games, it looks like God of War Ragnarok will let you pick between 30 frames-per-second and 60 frames-per-second gameplay options on the PS5. A promotional email sent out by UK retailer Shop To, and spotted by Novice Gamer Guides, mentions that you’ll have the choice between “full 4K resolution at a targeted...

  • News New God of War Ragnarok Art Posted by PlayStation Arabia

    Sledge warfare

    A new piece of God of War Ragnarok artwork has been posted to the PlayStation Arabia Instagram account. Featuring Kratos, Atreus, and Freya all caught up in battle on a sledge, you can view it below. The piece, of course, follows very shortly after God of War Ragnarok was announced to be releasing on 9th November 2022 for PS5 and PS4.

  • News God of War Ragnarok's PS5, PS4 Release Date Reveal Trends All Over Social Media

    Kept you waiting, huh?

    This week’s God of War Ragnarok release date reveal may have ultimately been anticlimactic for some – it amounted to little more than a 30-second CG trailer and an unboxing – but that hasn’t stopped it from trending all over social media. The aforementioned videos have attracted over four millions views combined at the...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Revealed, Two Have Mjolnir

    Three different versions available

    Update: Pre-orders for the Collector's and Jötnar Editions, as well as the standard physical copy of the game, are now live: Where to Pre-Order God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4 Alongside

  • News God of War Ragnarok Release Date Confirmed for 9th November

    Plus new CGI trailer

    Sony has confirmed God of War Ragnarok will release for PS5, PS4 on 9th November 2022. A CGI trailer accompanies the announcement, featuring Kratos and Atreus. You can catch it above. Pre-orders will go live on the PS Store and across physical storefronts on 15th July 2022, with many different editions available. Below are some...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Dev Sony Santa Monica Demands Respect After Unsavoury Week

    "Passion should not be toxic"

    According to reliable but ultimately second hand sources, God of War Ragnarok was due to be dated for PS5 and PS4 this week. Reports corroborated by multiple noteworthy journalists suggest Sony had a PS Blog post lined up, with details on Collector’s Editions, pre-orders, and developme

  • News God of War Ragnarok Is 'Still on Track for November', Game Is 'Huge'

    Says Bloomberg writer Jason Schreier

    Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has reassured God of War fans that the sequel to Santa Monica Studio's 2018 hit is still on track to release this November. In a post on ResetEra, he says the game is still set to launch in November "as of this week", and the team behind it is "pretty excited". After talking...

  • News God of War 'Fans' Harassing Sony Santa Monica Employees with Unsolicited Penis Pictures

    In "exchange" for the release date

    God of War Ragnarok was allegedly due to be dated today, but Sony delayed the announcement for reasons we’ll probably never publicly know. The likelihood is that it’s down to logistics involving pre-orders, but that’s pure speculation on our part. As anticipation reaches fever pitch, however, fans are taking...

  • News God of War Ragnarok's PS5, PS4 Release Date Reveal Was Delayed from Today

    Collector's Editions were also due to be revealed

    God of War Ragnarok’s release date was planned to be revealed today, but a change of plans behind-the-scenes means we’ll have to wait. This delay was pre-empted by Sony Santa Monica’s Cory Barlog overnight, when he pleaded

  • News Sony's Cory Barlog Pleads for Patience As God of War Ragnarok Anticipation Hits Fever Pitch

    Update: Jason Schreier weighs in

    Update: Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has now weighed in on the speculation of a God of War Ragnarok release date announcement being close, suggesting Barlog's tweet earlier today means the news is no longer planned to break tomorrow. While this was the original plan "as of very recently", it may no longer be...

  • News Prominent Leaker Teases Impending God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Reveals

    Ragnarok is imminent

    If you’ve been following the video game industry closely these past few weeks, you’ll be familiar with Twitter leaker The Snitch – an “insider” with a flawless batting record, spanning everything from Sony’s recent State of Play to a number of announcements throughout not-E3 week. So reliable has this sneakster’s...

  • Random Watch Joel Channel the Power of Kratos in Brilliant God of War Crossover Mod

    Mod of War

    One of the best things about the PC gaming community is modding — tinkering with a game's files and systems to create new experiences. Fans and amateur devs are doing this all the time, and every now and again, we see mods for some of Sony's first-party titles, like the one above. God of War has been available on PC for a little while...

  • News God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Release Date Targeting November

    Thor-t it might

    God of War Ragnarok will release in November, according to a Bloomberg report. The game – which was tipped for a 2023 delay earlier this week, before being debunked – is seemingly still on track for its 2022 launch, albeit a little later than originally internally planned. According to sources “familiar” with the game’s...

  • News God of War Ragnarok 2023 Delay Seemingly Debunked

    The Blades of Chaos strike again

    Update 2: Following up on his previous ResetEra posts, Jason Schreier says that God of War Ragnarok has not been delayed — and that's apparently according to a Sony source. "As usual, this is not a guarantee that the game will come out in 2022 and video game development is so turbulent that you should never trust...

  • Rumour Could We See a Release Date for God of War Ragnarok at Summer Game Fest?

    Its about time, boy

    God of War Ragnarok is one of the most highly anticipated PlayStation exclusives currently in development, and hype for the title is rapidly approaching a fever pitch. Developer Santa Monica Studio maintains that Kratos' next big adventure will release this year, and all the signs are there, but we still don't have a firm release...

  • News Thor Voice Actor Finishes 'Last Bit of Work' on God of War Ragnarok

    Will it release this year?

    Voice actor for Thor in God of War Ragnarok, Ryan Hurst, has revealed his work on the project is complete after talking about the role in a recent panel at Comic Com Revolution. The event took place late last month, and after discussing his work on the second season of Disney+ show The Mysterious Benedict Society, Hurst...

  • News God of War Slaughters GeForce Now Support Ahead of PS Plus Reboot

    Cloudy with no chance of GeForce Now

    God of War is everywhere right now! It’s coming to PS Plus Essential next week, is already part of the PS Plus Collection, and will be included with PS Plus Extra later in the month. Basically, if you haven’t experienced Kratos’ Norse sojourn, you can have no excuses. One place the game

  • Review God of War (PS4) - Kratos Returns with a Game Worthy of Asgard

    God tier

    Republished on Wednesday 1st June 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. God of War: Ascension may have been entertaining, but it showed that Kratos had lost the Midas touch. Sony Santa Monica’s reluctance to experiment with a...

  • News PS Plus Members Bemused by Potential God of War Inclusion Across Multiple Tiers

    PS Plus Essential rumours raise questions

    Sony Santa Monica’s stunning 2018 series revamp God of War is almost certainly part of the PS Plus Essential lineup for June 2022, with confirmation now coming from two separate and historically reliable sources. While this rumour has been met warmly by fans waiting patiently for God of War Ragnarok –...

  • News Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development

    Spread across various services

    In a recent Q&A with investors, Sony has now confirmed the existence of TV adaptations for three of its major PlayStation franchises. God of War, which had previously been reported, Horizon, and Gran Turismo will all be getting TV shows. Unfortunately the original source doesn't appear to be accessible online, but

  • News South Korean Rating for God of War Ragnarok Suggests News Is Incoming

    It's happening?

    The South Korean rating board strikes again, and this time it's one of the biggest games on the horizon. God of War Ragnarok is the next major first-party title from PlayStation Studios, and as far as we know, it's still on course to release sometime in 2022. Now, it's been awarded an age rating, which suggests that could be true...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Accessibility Options Revealed, Three New Clips

    To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day

    Santa Monica Studio has today taken to the PlayStation Blog to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day by sharing an early glimpse at more than 60 accessibility options that will ship with God of War Ragnarok. These include brand new features designed to make the title more accessible as well as ones the...

  • Poll When Do You Think God of War Ragnarok Will Release?

    The end is nigh

    Earlier this week, God of War (2018) celebrated its fourth anniversary. Some fans thought that the occasion would warrant a fresh look at the game's upcoming sequel, God of War Ragnarok, but developer Sony Santa Monica Studio burst the potential hype bubble. It said that it simply isn't ready to share news on Ragnarok just yet, but...

  • News God of War Ragnarok Still 'Coming This Year', Says Dev

    Animation director comments

    God of War Ragnarok is still "coming this year", according to animation director Bruno Velazquez. In a response to fans on Twitter, the comment comes after Cory Barlog issued an update yesterday to say the game is not ready to be shown just yet. This raised concerns for some PlayStation 5, PS4 players that the sequel

  • News God of War Ragnarok 'Not Ready to Share' as Dev Gives Update on PS5, PS4 Sequel

    Patience, boy

    As you may already know, God of War (2018) is celebrating its fourth anniversary today (the 20th April at the time of writing). Some fans thought that we might get a meaty update on the sequel, God of War Ragnarok, as part of the celebrations — but it ain't happening. Simply put, developer Sony Santa Monica Studio says that the game...

  • Poll As God of War Turns Four, What Would You Rate It Today?

    Kratos makes a wish

    Today marks the fourth anniversary of PlayStation 4 classic God of War — happy birthday to Kratos, Atreus, and co! We imagine the father and son are currently blowing out some candles and wishing for their battle with Thor to hurry up. It has been quite the wait, but that showdown will finally take place in this year's God of...

  • News Amazon Primed for Live Action God of War TV Series

    Kratos is coming to the small screen

    Amazon Prime Video is on the cusp of signing a live action television adaptation of God of War, a Deadline report claims. PlayStation Productions – the new movie and TV subsidiary of Sony’s gaming division – has been busy lately, bringing Uncharted to

  • News God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Still Pegged to Release This Year

    It's coming

    Horizon Forbidden West is out now – check our Horizon Forbidden West guide – and Gran Turismo 7 is right around the hairpin bend, which means Sony’s attention will eventually have to transition to God of War Ragnarok. The title’s largely been kept undercover to allow PlayStation to focus its attention on the aforementioned...

  • News A Big Eyes and Mouth God of War PC Mod Has Gone Viral

    Gob of War

    You want non-Activision Blizzard stories? Well, dear reader, we’re thrilled to deliver those to you. Here’s Kratos from Sony’s recent God of War PC port, modded to have exaggerated googly eyes and a giant, cartoon-like jaw. Hilarious, goofy joke or nightmare fuel? That’s up to you to decide, but it’s as far away from...

  • News PlayStation Reiterates God of War Ragnarok 2022 Release Date

    Be ready, boy

    PlayStation has published a list over on its official site, which highlights 22 games set to release in 2022. As you'd expect, it covers a lot of this year's big hitters, including Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, Gran Turismo 7, and more. All of these titles have set release dates — but what about the currently...

  • News God of War PC Nearing 75,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

    Boy, that's decent

    Update #2: As a final update of its launch weekend, God of War is now closing on 75,000 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it far and away Sony's best launch on PC thus far, and will certainly have the executives smiling. Update #1: As expected, God of War's concurrent players number has continued to climb on Steam,...

  • News Cory Barlog Has 'No Idea' if God of War Ragnarok Will Come to PC

    It's Sony's decision, ultimately

    God of War Ragnarok hasn't even gotten a confirmed PlayStation 5, PS4 2022 release date yet and here we are already discussing the possibility of a PC port. That's not a reflection of Sony changing its approach to porting its blockbuster titles to the personal computer, but Sony Santa Monica creative director Cory...

  • News God of War PC Looks Magical in Spoiler Heavy Ultrawide Trailer

    A sight for sore eyes

    Good god, this looks incredible! God of War launches on PC this week – you can read our impressions through here – and one of its headline features is support for ultrawide monitors. In case you weren’t sold, though, Sony’s marketing team is here to help with an absolutely glorious launch trailer, rendered in...

  • News God of War PC Scales Steam Sales Charts After Glowing Reviews

    Thor-t it would

    God of War is currently the second best-selling game on PC marketplace Steam, behind only the newly released Monster Hunter Rise. Despite originally launching all the way back in 2018, Sony is flogging Kratos’ Norse outing for £39.99/$49.99 on PC – while it’s available on the PlayStation 4 for practically pennies these days...

  • Hands On God of War PC Is a Great Way to Play a PS4 Classic

    RT-Axe on

    In 2018 Sony Santa Monica shipped God of War, a soft reboot of the fan-favourite action-adventure trilogy that traded the Greek pantheon for Norse mythology. Featuring an emotional narrative that focused on the relationship between the rough-edged Kratos and his young son Atreus, God of War reinvigorated the series without straying too far...

  • 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...

  • Guide God of War: How to Learn the Language of Niflheim and Retrieve All Treasure from the Workshop’s Center Chamber

    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...

  • Guide God of War: How to Create Multiple Game Saves

    Don't lose progress

    God of War is an incredible game, but if there’s one criticism that can be levelled at Sony Santa Monica’s latest, it’s the release’s save system. While it’s perfectly adequate if you only plan to play on a single save, you can seriously risk losing progress if you start a New Game. As part of our God of War guide,...

  • Guide God of War: How to Assist All Wayward Spirits

    Unfinished business

    How do you assist all Wayward Spirits in God of War? You’ll happen upon Wayward Spirits in God of War who’ll task you with a total of five Favors to complete. In order to unlock the Unfinished Business Trophy en route to your Platinum, you’ll need to assist all of the Wayward Spirits in the game. As part of our God of War...

  • Guide God of War: How to Complete All of Brok and Sindri's Favors

    Like oil and water

    How do you complete all of Brok and Sindri's Favors in God of War? God of War has a series of side-quests tracked in the game named Favors, and five of these pertain to the Dwarven smiths that Kratos and Atreus will encounter in the game named Brok and Sindri. To unlock the Like Oil and Water Trophy in God of War you’ll need to...

  • Guide God of War: How to Explore All the Lake of Nine Has to Offer

    Beneath the surface

    How do you explore all the Lake of Nine has to offer in God of War? God of War is absolutely stacked to the World Serpent’s gills with side-quests and bonus content, so you’re inevitably going to explore all that the Lake of Nine has to offer. With this God of War guide, we’re going to provide you with a checklist so that...

  • Guide God of War: How to Get the Ancient Armor Set

    Primordial

    How do you get the Ancient armor set in God of War? God of War’s Ancient armor set can be overlooked, similarly to the Traveler armor set. However, if you want to unlock the game’s Platinum, you’ll need to grab the Primordial Trophy, which requires you to obtain the full Ancient armour set. So how do you get the Ancient armor set in...

  • Guide God of War: How to Get the Traveler Armor Set

    Path of the zealot

    How do you get the Traveler armor set in God of War? God of War’s Traveler armor set can be easily missed if you’re not paying proper attention, but seeing as the Path of the Zealot Trophy is attached, it’s something that you’re going to have to figure out on the path towards the title’s Platinum. How do you get the...

  • Guide God of War: How to Fast Travel

    Mystic Gateways

    God of War is not an open world game, but it does have a fairly large sandbox that’s open for exploration. But how do you fast travel in God of War? As part of our God of War guide, we're going to explain how to fast travel. God of War: How to Fast Travel: You’ll need to work your way through a few hours of God of War’s...

  • Guide God of War: All Voice Actors

    Full cast of 2018 game

    God of War has a small but impressive cast of voice actors who add vibrancy to the title’s Nordic world, but who voices Kratos et al in the 2018 version of Sony Santa Monica’s hit action franchise? We’ve included all of God of War’s voice actor cast below as part of our God of War guide. God of War All Voice Actors:...

  • Guide God of War: Not Full Screen Fix

    How to remove annoying black bars

    Is your God of War game not full screen? This irritating black bars issue may be to do with your PlayStation 4’s configuration, but it can easily be fixed in the console’s settings. We’re going to show you how to scale your console correctly so that you get a full screen image as intended as part of our God of...

  • Guide God of War: How to Find and Free All Dragons

    Dangerous skies

    How do you find and free all dragons in God of War? One of the Favors in God of War involves finding and freeing three dragons located around Midgard. Not only will you need to locate these reptiles, but you’ll also need to free them from the mythical noose around their neck. To do this you’ll need to destroy three stone...

  • Guide God of War: All Jötnar Shrines Locations

    More than myth

    What are all Jötnar Shrines locations in God of War? God of War’s Jötnar Shrines represent some of the best lore in the game, as they add a ton of Norse mythology to the title’s codex. They’re represented in-game as cabinets that can be opened, and Atreus will then translate a lot of the information contained inside. There are...

  • Guide God of War: All Treasure Map Locations and Solutions

    Dig spots

    What are all Treasure Map locations and solutions in God of War? God of War has a series of secret loot spots scattered across its map that you’ll need to find. First you’ll need to track down a treasure map, which will add a clue and a small sketch to your codex. Then you’ll need to find where the treasure is buried. There are a...

  • Guide God of War: All Odin's Ravens Locations

    Allfather blinded

    What are all Odin's Ravens locations in God of War? God of War has dozens of collectibles, but Odin’s Ravens appear right throughout the campaign. These mythical emerald coloured birds are scattered all over the map, and you’ll need to smash them with your axe in order to clear them out. Collect all 51 and you’ll unlock the...

  • Guide God of War: All Artefact Locations

    Curator

    What are all Artefact locations in God of War? Throughout God of War you’ll stumble upon various collectibles named Artefacts, which are rendered in the world similar to Uncharted’s hidden items. These are separated into 7 sets and added to your codex each time you find one. We’ve included all of the Artefact locations below, and...

  • Guide God of War: How to Open Hidden Chambers

    Mirror on the door

    How do you open Hidden Chambers in God of War? There are many Hidden Chambers in God of War, and most of these harbour either Valkyrie boss fights or secret loot. You can find out where to find all Valkyries in God of War and how to beat them through the link. As part of our God of War guide

  • Guide God of War: How to Get to Veithurgard

    Behind the gates

    How do you get to Veithurgard in God of War? Veithurgard is one of the locations on God of War’s sizeable map that you may accidentally overlook, as it requires you to open the big gate to the east of the Lake of Nine. You’ll need to travel here in order to complete a Favor for one of the Spirits, as well as also to free a...

  • Guide God of War: All Kratos' Stats and What They Mean

    How to effectively upgrade the protagonist

    What are all Kratos' stats and what do they mean in God of War? God of War is not a role-playing game, but it borrows liberally from the genre. As such, you have the opportunity to customise Kratos in the way you see fit by altering his armour and attaching enchantments to them which offer various perks and...

  • Guide God of War: How to Level Up

    Increasing Kratos' overall strength

    How do you level up in God of War? God of War has a levelling system that allows you to increase the proficiency of protagonist Kratos, however this works a little differently to in other games. While you will earn XP (or experience points), this is only used for levelling up your abilities and unlocking skills...

  • Guide God of War: How to Earn XP

    Experience points

    How do you earn XP in God of War? Like so many other games, you’ll earn XP (or experience points) as you progress through God of War. This currency can be used to upgrade items, as well as unlock skill points in Kratos’ skill tree. As part of our God of War guide, we're going to explain how to earn XP. God of War: How to...

  • Guide God of War: How to Earn Hacksilver

    Maximise your money making

    How do you earn Hacksilver in God of War? Hacksilver is the main currency in the God of War games, and it’s primarily used to purchase new armour, enchantments, and other items from Brok and Sindri’s shop. There are only a few ways to earn Hacksilver, but as long as you’re exploring thoroughly then you should have...

  • Guide God of War: How to Fully Upgrade the Leviathan Axe

    Worthy

    How do you fully upgrade the Leviathan Axe in God of War? Kratos' primary weapon is the Leviathan Axe, and in order to unlock the Worthy Trophy you’ll need to fully upgrade it to its maximum level of six. To get the Leviathan Axe to Level 6 you need to upgrade it at one of Brok or Sindri’s shops. In order to level up the Leviathan Axe...