The rumors have been swirling for months, but now the news is official: we’re getting a new God of War game, and it’s coming this fall. Entitled God of War Ragnarok, this latest entry in the series looks to deliver more of the same intense hack-and-slash action that fans have come to love over the years. There are some interesting changes with this release, though, so here’s everything you need to know about it.
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Everything you need to know about the game
God of War Ragnarok is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the sequel to 2018's God of War, and the eighth installment in the franchise overall. The game is set to release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022. As you could probably imagine, there has been a lot of hype for this game as it is one of the most anticipated games coming out this year. There are still a lot of details about this game that we don't know yet so stay tuned for more updates as they come out!
In February 2018, Cory Barlog confirmed that he had begun working on a new project. An extensive cinematic trailer was released during E3 2018; it received universal acclaim from critics and viewers alike, who praised its focus on storytelling over gameplay features. A few months later, Barlog revealed at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) that his team would be ready to present gameplay footage at E3 2019. Furthermore, he stated that combat and exploration would have major changes in the new title. At E3 2019, Barlog said It’s not just bigger and better, but everything’s changed.
How the developers made this masterpiece
The developers of God of War, Santa Monica Studio, took a unique approach to the game's development. Director Cory Barlog wanted the game to be a soft reboot of the series, which meant creating a new story that still respected the games that came before it. The team accomplished this by building on the existing lore and making changes where necessary. For example, they decided to change Kratos' weapon from the Blades of Chaos to the Leviathan Axe. They also made several significant changes to gameplay mechanics such as adding an RPG-like skill tree and incorporating magic into combat. They also worked with external partners like Sony Music Entertainment, who provided more than 75 minutes of original music for the game. In addition, Brian Tyler was hired to compose over two hours of score for the game. Voice actors included Christopher Judge (Troy Baker) as Atreus, Sunny Suljic (Logan Marshall-Green) as Mimir, and Claudia Black (Laura Bailey) as Freya. Kratos is voiced by Terrence C. Carson (Christopher Judge). Motion capture work was done by head animator David Wilkinson, who had been with the company since 1997 and performed as Hades in previous installments of the franchise. The soundtrack won Best Score/Music at IGN's Best of 2017 Awards, while both its main theme and I Want Our Tomorrow were nominated for Grammy Awards in 2018.
What makes this game so special
God of War Ragnarok is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2022. The game is a sequel to the 2018 hit God of War, and takes place in the world of Norse mythology. Players will once again take control of Kratos, as he seeks to destroy the gods and take revenge on those who have wronged him. The game is set to release on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and will feature improved graphics, gameplay, and storytelling. A new trailer for the game released at E3 2017 showcased that players will be able to visit new locations like Muspelheim, Jotunheim, and Alfheim. It has also been confirmed that there will be an online multiplayer mode where players can team up with friends or strangers to battle through Midgard together.
Things not in the trailers, but included in the game
While there are plenty of things that were left out of the trailers, there are also a number of things that were included in the game that weren't shown in the trailers. Here are just a few examples:
-The inclusion of new characters, such as Atreus' mother Faye and the blacksmith Brok.
-The return of some old characters, like Mimir and Sindri.
-Side quests that you can complete by playing with other players.
-A puzzle solving minigame called Odin's Ravens.
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