The Norse saga of God of War has solidified its place as a PlayStation icon. Beginning its journey on the PS2, the series quickly gained recognition for its thrilling action, captivating tale of revenge, and the unforgettable Spartan demigod, Kratos. Two decades later, God of War has evolved into a seminal action-adventure series, seamlessly blending refined combat with richer lore and a compelling narrative, all anchored by a more complex and empathetic Kratos.
With God of War Ragnarök achieving legendary status, we've crafted this chronological guide for those eager to experience (or revisit) the series from its beginnings.
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Sony has released ten God of War games – six on home consoles, two on portable consoles, one mobile title, and a text adventure on Facebook Messenger.
Here's every God of War release since the dawn of the gods. See All!
We're excluding God of War: Mimir's Vision (a mobile AR game) and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, as they don't significantly contribute to the main narrative. This list focuses solely on the core games.
Numerous God of War stories exist in novels and comics, but this chronology only includes video games.
While God of War: Ascension is chronologically first, God of War (2018) is the recommended starting point. Its availability on PS4, PS5, and PC makes it the most accessible entry for newcomers.
(Note: The following descriptions contain minor spoilers.)
God of War (2005) | God of War II (2007) | God of War: Betrayal (2007) | God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008) | God of War III (2010) | God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010) | God of War: Ascension (2013) | God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018) | God of War (2018) | God of War Ragnarök (2022)
While a new God of War game hasn't been officially announced, the success of 2018's God of War and Ragnarök strongly suggests future installments. The recent PC release of Ragnarök is a significant development. A God of War TV series is also in the works for Amazon Prime Video, though production faced setbacks in 2024.
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