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Ragnarök gave the Norse saga a genuinely satisfying ending — which means the series' next move is a bigger creative gamble than any single sequel would have been.
Closing out the father-son Kratos-and-Atreus arc across exactly two games (2018's reboot and Ragnarök) rather than stretching it into a trilogy was a disciplined choice that paid off critically — Ragnarök avoided the sequel bloat that hurts a lot of “one more game” franchise decisions.
An Amazon TV adaptation has been in development for a while, joining a wave of prestige game-to-TV adaptations following The Last of Us's success, with the same open question every one of these projects faces: whether a story built around minute-to-minute combat feel translates to a passive viewing format.
Our take: Santa Monica Studio choosing where to go next — Egyptian mythology has been the most persistent rumor — matters less than whether they resist the urge to make the next saga as long as the Norse one. Ragnarök's two-game arc was tighter and better for it; a third saga doesn't need to match that scale to succeed.
About God of War
God of War is Santa Monica Studio's action franchise originally following Kratos, a Spartan warrior turned god-killer, through Greek mythology before the series made a major creative shift to Norse mythology in 2018. The franchise is one of PlayStation's signature first-party series, known for its brutal combat and, in its modern era, increasingly personal, character-driven storytelling.
The 2018 God of War reinvented the series with a more grounded father-son story between Kratos and his son Atreus, earning widespread critical acclaim and setting the template for its direct sequel, God of War Ragnarök.
History
2005–2010
Greek era
The original God of War trilogy follows Kratos' brutal rise through Greek mythology as he battles the Olympian gods.
2018
Norse reinvention
God of War relaunches the series with a more mature, grounded tone, following an older Kratos raising his son Atreus in the Norse realms.
2022
Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök continues the Norse saga, concluding major storylines set up in the 2018 game.
Key People
David Jaffe
Creator and director of the original 2005 God of War
Cory Barlog
Director of 2018's God of War and God of War Ragnarök, architect of the series' Norse-era reinvention
Santa Monica Studio
Sony first-party studio that develops the series
Key God of War Releases
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| God of War | 2005 | Launched the franchise in Greek mythology |
| God of War III | 2010 | Concluded the original Greek trilogy |
| God of War (2018) | 2018 | Reinvented the series in Norse mythology |
| God of War Ragnarök | 2022 | Continued the Norse saga; later adapted into an Amazon Prime Video series |
Financials
| 2018 God of War and Ragnarök combined sales revenue | Reported to have generated over $1.4 billion combined |
|---|---|
| Ragnarök (2022) sales | Surpassed 15 million units sold in its first year |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed | God of War concentrates on a tightly focused, cinematic single-protagonist story, while Assassin's Creed spreads its narrative across sprawling open worlds and multiple playable characters. |
| The Last of Us | Both are Sony first-party, story-driven action franchises built around father-figure relationships, though God of War draws from mythology rather than a post-apocalyptic setting. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Began in Greek mythology
The original God of War trilogy (2005-2010) followed Kratos through Greek mythology before the series relocated to Norse mythology starting with 2018's God of War.
A reinvention, not a reboot
2018's God of War was designed as a direct narrative continuation of Kratos' story rather than a reboot, now with his son Atreus as a companion character.
Critical and awards success
2018's God of War and God of War Ragnarök both won Game of the Year honors from major industry awards ceremonies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to play the original Greek-era games first?
The 2018 God of War was designed to be approachable for newcomers, though longtime fans will recognize callbacks to Kratos' earlier Greek-era story.
Is God of War getting a TV adaptation?
Yes, a live-action God of War series has been in development for Amazon Prime Video, based on the franchise's Norse-era storyline.
Is God of War a PlayStation exclusive?
The series originated as a PlayStation exclusive; more recent entries like 2018's God of War and Ragnarök later released on PC as well, while remaining Sony-published.
Who is Kratos?
Kratos is the series' protagonist, a former Spartan warrior turned god-killer who journeys through Greek and later Norse mythology.
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