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2018 Norse Action Adventure

God of War

Santa Monica Studio and Cory Barlog’s monumental Norse reinvention. His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse gods and monsters, teaching his son Atreus how to survive while seeking to scatter his wife's ashes atop the highest peak.

Release Date: 20 April 2018
Developer: Santa Monica Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Game Info

Developer Santa Monica Studio
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine Santa Monica In-House Engine
Full Release Date 20 April 2018 (PC Jan 2022)
Category Action Adventure / Single-Shot Camera
Platforms Available PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC

Game Budget & Development

Time to Build 5 Years (Reinvention of franchise)
Game Budget ~$50M (First-Party AAA)

Game Trailer

Game Prices

Release Date Price $49.99 USD
All-Time Low Price $9.99 USD
Current Sale Price $19.99 USD

Game Pass & Subscription Status

PlayStation Plus Included in PS+ Extra Available in PS+ Extra / Premium library
Xbox Game Pass Not Available PlayStation First-Party Title
PC Release Steam & Epic Games Unlocked FPS & Ultrawide support

Official Ratings

EGS - Smart Rating 97 / 100
EGS - Critic Rating 96 / 100
EGS - Fans Rating 98 / 100
IGN Rating 10 / 10 (Masterpiece)
Meta Critic Rating 94 / 100
Open Critic Rating 95 / 100
Steam Rating 96 / 100 (Overwhelming)
TGA GOTY Rank #1 Winner 2018