Fire-breather and Sword-swinging: A Decade-long Odyssey with Kratos
No Deity Compares to the War God's Majesty
The God of War series, igniting the screens since its introduction for PlayStation 2 in 2005, has been an explosive journey filled with swords, mythology, and rampant carnage. Here's a take on the evolution of this gamer's favorite brutal, blood-splattered ride.
Ancient Times (2005-2013):
- The God of War series burst onto the gaming scene with the first game in 2005, followed by sequels that delved deep into Greek mythology. The pantheon saw some landmark additions during this period, with titles like God of War II (2007), God of War III (2010), and the side-games Chains of Olympus (PlayStation Portable) and Ghost of Sparta (PlayStation 3) making their appearance.
Growing Godhood (2018-Present):
- In 2018, the franchise took a radical turn with God of War (2018), shifting its focus to Norse mythology and undergoing a comprehensive gameplay and narrative makeover. The game graced both PlayStation 4 and 3[3].
- The follow-up, Ragnarök (2022), continued the Norse saga and made history as the first God of War title to release on dual-generation consoles (PS4 and PS5)[2].
Next Stop Unknown:
At present, no official announcements regarding the future of God of War have been made. However, the positive response to Ragnarök and the ongoing Norse focus seem to hint that the series is set to stay within this mythological sphere for some time. The Valhalla epilogue DLC, released in December 2023, suggests that the narrative is far from over[2].
Curious about what the future holds? The God of War series has earned a reputation for pushing boundaries in gaming. Given the ending of Ragnarök and its epilogue, the next installment might delve deeper into Norse mythology and chart Kratos's journey as the new God of War[1]. So, suit up for more marble-smashing, enemy-bashing, and gripping storytelling. The adventure has just begun!
The God of War series, with its decade-long odyssey, has been acclaimed for its brutal, blood-splattered games that span both Greek and Norse mythologies. As of now, no official announcements have been made about the future of the series, but the positive reception to Ragnarök and the Valhalla epilogue suggest that the series will continue its exploration of Norse mythology.IO9 speculates that the next installment could delve deeper into this mythology and chart Kratos's growth as the new God of War. Newcomers to the series might find IO9's comprehensive guide to the God of War duology a helpful starting point for understanding the epic journey of Kratos and his brutal, fire-breathing exploits in the gaming world.
