God of War News (Page 5)
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...
Guide God of War: Best Armor and How to Unlock It
Mist armor
What is God of War’s best armor and how do you unlock it? God of War's best armor can’t be earned easily, but if you’ve already completed Kratos’ latest campaign and you’re looking to clean up the post-game content, then you may want to nab the best gear in the game – especially before you attempt to beat the Valkyries. In...
News God of War Ragnarok Now Rated for PS5, PS4 Release in Saudi Arabia
Deity damage
Here’s an interesting little tidbit coming out of Saudi Arabia: God of War Ragnarok has been rated for release. Typically games don’t get classified until they’re close to launching, so this seems early for the anticipated sequel. Meta data scraped from Sony’s servers suggests the platform holder may be targeting a September...
News PlayStation Database Has God of War Ragnarok Set for September 2022 Release Date
But it could be a placeholder
God of War Ragnarok is supposed to launch at some point in 2022, but we're probably not getting an official release date announcement until fellow exclusive Horizon Forbidden West has hit store shelves in February. And even then, we're expecting Sony to give it at least another few months. Assuming that it doesn't get...
News God of War PC Has More Detailed Assets, Higher-Resolution Shadows, and More
Features and specifications revealed
God of War, the 2018 epic from Sony Santa Monica, will look better than ever when it launches on PC from 14th January. The critically acclaimed game – a multi-award winner – will include a number of performance improvements, including support for NVIDIA’s DLSS technology, which is a cutting-edge upscaling...
News Kratos, Nathan Drake, More Cameo in Champions League Promo
Captain Kratos
Update 2: Sony's now released an official video of its new Champions League idents, which includes a bunch of previously unseen clips featuring Nathan Drake among others. You can watch it above. Update 1: Whoops! Looks like we doubled up on this story – that’s what this author gets for taking a day off. Anyway, you can watch a...
News God of War's PC Port Not Being Developed by Sony Santa Monica
Series creator overseeing conversion
God of War’s port to PC is not being developed in-house by Sony Santa Monica, and instead has been outsourced to Canadian team Jetpack Interactive. According to a statement sent to Ars Technica, the series creator will “oversee” the project. The platform holder roped in an external team to develop Ho
News God of War Sales Hit a Staggering 19.5 Million Copies on PS4
Godlike
Alongside the news that God of War (2018) will be coming to PC in January, Sony has shared updated sales numbers for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. We obviously already knew that the game was a huge hit for the Japanese giant, both critically and commercially, but it's still hugely impressive to hear that the title has sold through a whopping...
News PS4 Exclusive God of War Releasing on PC in January
Boy, this will go down well
God of War is coming to PC. Kratos and Atreus' inaugural Norse adventure will release on PC on 14th January, 2022, Sony has confirmed. Developed in-house at Santa Monica Studio, this version of the game is now up for pre-order on digital PC marketplaces such as Steam. The PC version will allow for full, native 4K...
News Kratos Actor Christopher Judge Says God of War Ragnarok Was Delayed 'Because of Me'
Thanks Santa Monica Studio for support through health struggle
Christopher Judge, the actor known to PlayStation fans as God of War's Kratos, claims to be responsible for the delay of the upcoming sequel, God of War Ragnarok. In a heartfelt series of tweets, the actor reveals that he suffered a period of poor health, which impacted his ability to...
News God of War Wins IGN's Big Best Video Game of All Time Poll
Beats GTA 5 in the final
64 video games entered, and now just one remains: God of War has been voted the best video game of all time by IGN readers. Beating Grand Theft Auto V in the final, votes were gathered across various social media sites and the IGN website itself. On Twitter, 63.2 per cent of the 120,390 verdicts opted for God of War, 63 per...
News God of War Ragnarok Release Date Speculation Sparked by 'Coming Soon' Section on Sony Site
But it doesn't mean much
There's a lot of chatter surrounding the yet to be revealed release date for God of War Ragnarok. We got to see a chunk of in-game footage at Sony's latest showcase, but the lack of a launch window has fans scratching their heads. Just when is Kratos making his anticipated return? Well, rumours are doing the rounds online,...
News God of War's Norse Story Won't Be a Trilogy Because the Games Take Too Long to Make
Cory Barlog doesn't want to draw the story out
God of War Ragnarok looks excellent in the recent trailer, and we're really looking forward to finding out how Kratos and Atreus' Norse adventure concludes in the sequel. Indeed, the upcoming game will be the end of the Norse mythology saga, meaning it's not getting the (perhaps expected) trilogy...
News God of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last Game
Impressive, boy
2018's God of War is an excellent game for many reasons, but one of its most unique aspects is its cinematography. From the very start of the adventure to the closing sequence, the camera never once cuts — it's one seamless shot all the way through, whether it's gameplay or a cutscene. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it looks as though God...
News God of War's Tyr Is Shorter Than Lady Dimitrescu
Still a big lad, though
Tyr is a name we heard a lot during the course of 2018's God of War, but we never got to meet the Norse god in the flesh. That's set to change in God of War Ragnarok — the new trailer heavily implies he'll ally with Kratos and Atreus, presumably tagging along for at least part of the adventure. That's all very exciting, and...
News Here's Your Very First Look at Thor in God of War Ragnarok
God of thunder revealed
Spoilers: Thor will be in God of War Ragnarok. Hardly a shock, considering he's one of the most important figures in Norse myth — and it seems like he'll stand opposed to Kratos and Atreus. While his appearance was teased in the previous game, we've not really had a good look at him yet. Don't worry — Santa Monica Studio...
News God of War Ragnarok Wraps Up Norse Storyline, All Nine Realms Featured
No more locked locations
God of War Ragnarok is real, and it looks like another epic adventure for our beloved Ghost of Sparta. However, it sounds as though it could also be his last — at least, his last in the realm of Norse mythology. Speaking during the PlayStation Showcase's post-show interview, Eric Williams, director on the sequel, was...
News God of War Ragnarok PS5 Gameplay Is Godly, Features an Older Atreus
Odin beckons
Yes, it's officially named God of War Ragnarok! The massively anticipated sequel put in a big showing at Sony's latest PlayStation 5 event, and boy does it look good. The new trailer has a surprising amount of gameplay footage, and Atreus, Kratos' son, has aged a few years. As expected, this is very much a direct continuation of 2018's...
News The Developer Behind God of War's Incredible Leviathan Axe Has Sadly Passed Away
R.I.P Furious George
George Mawle, a former gameplay engineer at Sony Santa Monica Studio who is credited with the handling behind God of War's Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos, sadly passed away last Thursday. Tributes have been paid across social media since, with combat design lead Mihir Sheth crediting him with playing a large part in the...
News God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 PS4 Versions Confirmed
Sony makes it official
Update: We've had word back from PlayStation PR, and it's official: God of War Ragnarok and Gran Turismo 7 are cross-gen games, meaning that they'll release on both PS5 and PS4. This update was pretty much expected, but it's always good to receive confirmation from the source. Original Story: In a new interview with the...
News God of War Ragnarok Delayed to 2022 for PS5, Sony Confirms
The delay we knew was coming
As part of a new Q&A post on the PlayStation Blog, head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst has confirmed God of War Ragnarok will now launch for PS5 in 2022. It's a delay we all assumed was going to happen, but now it's set in stone. When discussing release dates during these uncertain times, Hulst said: "And for...
News Sony Uses Fan-Made God of War Ragnarok Logo in Official Presentation, Fools Us All
Is Ragnarok really coming?
Update: Oh for Kratos' sake, Sony. Apparently, the God of War Ragnarok logo that spawned this news story is actually fan-made. And Sony only went and used the bloody thing in its official investor presentation. Needless to say, it's had everyone fooled. Even Sony. We still hope the game's actually called God of War...
News Cory Barlog Admits He Had 'No Idea' What He Was Doing When Directing God of War 2
Still one of the greatest ever games
In news that’s sure to make you feel old, God of War II is celebrating its 14th anniversary this weekend. The game – which launched on the PlayStation 2 after the release of the PS3 – is widely regarded as a classic, with its larger-than-life set-pieces and overall mastery of Sony’s hardware. It also saw...
News God of War Ragnarok Will Release 'When It's Done' on PS5
"It's what's best for everyone"
Despite attaching a big fat ‘2021’ to the end of God of War Ragnarok’s teaser trailer, we don’t think anyone in the industry realistically expects it to release this year. However, there’s always a contingent of outspoken fans who whip themselves into a frenzy ahead of gaming events like State of Play,...
News Horizon Forbidden West Looking Good for 2021 Launch, No Word on God of War Ragnarok
Where is Kratos?
Sony is "feeling pretty good" about the possibility of Horizon Forbidden West launching this year alongside first-party exclusives Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The quote comes as part of a new, bumper interview with boss Jim Ryan, where the main man is asked about the release roadmap for 2021 among many other...
Hands On God of War PS5 Update Makes for a Truly Godlike Experience
Improving a masterpiece
2018's God of War is excellent on PlayStation 4, and will always be remembered as one of the console's most important exclusives. But the game's latest update makes it feel like Kratos' axe-hurling adventure was always meant to be played on PlayStation 5. Offering an absolutely rock solid 60 frames-per-second at 4K...
News God of War PS5 Patch Posts Staggering Results in Comparison Test
Razor sharp, rock solid
God of War has been patched to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5, and the results are phenomenal. For those who need a recap, the game ran at a sturdy 30 frames-per-second in 1080p on a standard PlayStation 4, but the PS4 Pro offered two options: Resolution or Framerate. In the Resolution mode, the game utilised...
News God of War PS5 4K 60FPS Patch Out Now
Oh boy
Update: God of War's PS5 support patch is available to download now. Get it installed on your current-gen system and you'll be able to play 2018's excellent action game at 60 frames-per-second in 4K. For the sake of clarity, this is still just the PS4 version of God of War. But much like what happened with Ghost of Tsushima, play the game on...
News David Jaffe Has 'Zero Knowledge' on Cross-Gen God of War: Ragnarok
Series creator clarifies comments
Ah, the eternal question: will Sony release God of War: Ragnarok on the PlayStation 4 as well as the PlayStation 5? Our opinion: buckle yourselves in for a cross-gen sequel, folks – but until Sony officially clarifies, it’s all just speculation. That’s what series creator David Jaffe was also doing on a...
News Kratos Is Coming to Fortnite Season 5
Battle axe royale
Well, here's a crossover we weren't expecting. Kratos, star of the God of War franchise and one of PlayStation's best known characters, will be coming to Fortnite as part of Season 5. The news emerged when the above image was leaked online, showing off the Kratos skin in all its glory. As you can see, the Ghost of Sparta's...
News PlayStation Boss Can't Comment on God of War Ragnarok Being a PS5 Exclusive
Hmmm
Will God of War Ragnarok be exclusive to PS5? Or will it be a cross-gen title, like Horizon Forbidden West? The simple answer is that, right now, we don't know. And apparently, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan doesn't want to talk about it. In an interview with The Telegraph — which covers Sony's next-gen console in general — Ryan is asked...
News PS5 Upgrades God of War with Up to 60FPS Support
Favor Performance mode
Phwoar, this is the sort of stuff we love to see from Sony's first-party developers. If you're planning on replaying God of War or even experiencing it for the first time (you're a lucky one) on PlayStation 5, then you'll be treated with support of up to 60 frames-per-second. Santa Monica Studio confirmed the news in a tweet,...
News God of War Ragnarok Announced for PS5 in 2021
Ragnarok is coming
Sony slipped a very brief God of War Ragnarok teaser trailer into its PS5 showcase. There isn't much to see here — just an icy God of War logo — but we do get to hear Kratos grumble some ominous words. Surprisingly, God of War Ragnarok is aiming for a 2021 release date on PS5. We honestly thought it'd arrive later than that,...
News Fans Believe God of War 2 Could Be Part of PS5 Showcase Event
Because of Cory Barlog
Honestly, you all do this to yourselves, sometimes! While we’re confident tonight’s PS5 Showcase Event will be worth the watch, we’ve been very reserved with our predictions because, well, we’ve seen how these things go before: Sony will put together a veritable smorgasbord of software, but it’ll never live up to the...
Quiz How Well Do You Know God of War?
God of Quizzes
The God of War series is one of PlayStation's most iconic. Kratos has been a first-party icon since the original released on PS2, and remains a hugely important character for Sony. The franchise has been a massive success in its 15-year history, but how much do you remember? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of this...
Random God of War Is Now Also an Illustrated Story Book
B Is for Boy
God of War is a vast PlayStation 4 game about an epic quest, with drama and bloodshed at every turn. It will soon also be available in the form of a children's book. Titled God of War: B Is for Boy, Santa Monica Studio has worked alongside Insight Editions to produce an illustrated story book based on the adventures of Kratos and...
News God of War PS5 Shows a Custom Design Concept for Next-Gen System
Fatherly love
The design of the PlayStation 5 has divided fans and critics alike, but there’s no doubt that the shape of Sony’s next-gen system is memorable. Some communities have taken to creating their own custom consoles, and this God of War makeover is one of the best we’ve seen thus far. It comes courtesy of a Spanish fan page, and has...
