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God of War Ragnarök is Sony and Santa Monica Studio's latest title in the God of War series. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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God of War Ragnarök News
2025
July 29
⚫︎ God of War showrunner Ronald D. Moore has confirmed that Amazon’s live-action adaptation will stay true to the tone and characters of the 2018 reboot, though it won’t be a shot-for-shot remake. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Moore emphasized the depth of the franchise’s world, noting that while the series will primarily follow the Norse storyline, there’s room to draw inspiration from earlier entries in the Greek saga.
July 15
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studio’s next major project, led by God of War creative director Cory Barlog, is progressing smoothly, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. In a recent ResetEra post, Schreier confirmed the game is still the studio’s “next big thing” and noted that development was “going well” as of his last check-in a month or two ago. The project marks Barlog’s first since God of War: Ragnarok launched in 2022.
June 20
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studio has announced PlayStation: The Concert, a live orchestral event featuring music from God of War and other iconic PlayStation titles. The concert is set to tour across the US and Canada this October.
May 27
⚫︎ During a recent panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of the God of War series, Kratos actor Christopher Judge shared how working on the franchise had a profound personal impact. Judge said the experience changed my whole perspective on the world
and reshaped his understanding of what it really means to be a man.
Reflecting on the production environment, Judge contrasted it with previous acting roles, noting the absence of a strict hierarchy on set. Everyone treated each other with respect, and talked to each other like adults,
he said, adding that the collaborative atmosphere stood out for its mutual appreciation of each individual's contributions.
April 14
⚫︎ Composer Bear McCreary has stated in an interview with VGC that he considers his time with the God of War series “complete.” McCreary composed the acclaimed scores for both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, contributing significantly to the franchise’s modern identity.
March 17
⚫︎ PlayStation has officially announced that [Kratos’ epic god-slaying saga will celebrate its 20-year anniversary in mid-March 2025. To mark the occasion, players will be able to claim new Dark Odyssey
cosmetics for Kratos and his equipment, available for all players on the same day.
February 27
⚫︎ Famed God of War composer Bear McCreary revealed in an exclusive interview with VideoGamer that the E3 2016 trailer reveal for God of War (2018) was the greatest night of his creative life, calling the crowd's reaction to Kratos' new look as euphoric
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February 21
⚫︎ Gallery Nucleus will be hosting the God of War 20th Anniverary Exhibition on March 15 - March 23, 2025, as confirmed on their official Twitter (X) page.
January 23
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studio's Cory Barlog, Creative Director and Game Director of God of War Ragnarök, will be joining the upcoming 2025 DICE Summit as a guest speaker alongside Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann.
January 15
⚫︎ Santa Monica Studios has posted an official statement regarding the recent LA fires on their official Twitter (X) account, expressing its deepest sympathies to those affected by the national disaster.
2024
December 9
⚫︎ After leaving Sony last year to head the art department of the now-defunct Netflix Studios, Former Santa Monica Studio art director Raf Grassetti has joined The Last of Us maker Naughty Dog.
September 23
⚫︎ Following a lukewarm reception on PC, God of War Ragnarök has received a “Mixed” user score on Steam. This rating comes after a wave of review bombing by players unhappy with the mandatory PSN account requirement.
2023
December 20
⚫︎ David Jaffe, creator of the original God of War (2005) and its sequel (2007), shared that the more mature and introspective portrayal of Kratos in God of War Ragnarök marks a distinct shift from his original vision of the character
