God of War 2018

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On Steam, 96% of 130,910 player reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive). 926 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 3,434 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 9 hours. It won 11 awards, including Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year and Game Developers Choice Award - Game of the Year.

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.

Story

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.

What is happening now

God of War is the action RPG that reimagined the franchise in 2018, bringing Kratos and his son Atreus into a Norse mythology setting on PlayStation 4 before expanding to PC and PlayStation 5. The game has since become a cultural property extending beyond gaming. An Amazon TV adaptation of God of War is currently in development, with Dave Bautista cast as Kratos. Recent coverage has focused on Bautista's physical preparation for the role, including documented training and body transformation efforts ahead of filming. The production experienced a setback when original Mimir actor Ryan Hurst departed following an on-set injury, though Bautista has indicated production will resume in coming months. Original Kratos actor Christopher Judge has expressed confidence in Bautista's casting, having auditioned for the show himself.