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God of War

God of War is a video game franchise from Sony’s PlayStation brand that began in 2005.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

God of War is a Sony PlayStation video game franchise that began in 2005, following Spartan warrior Kratos through Greek and later Norse mythology.

What it is

The franchise is a third-person action-adventure series known for cinematic combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Kratos, the main character, starts as a mortal seeking vengeance against the Greek gods and later becomes the God of War. The modern-era games shift to Norse mythology, focusing on an older Kratos and his son Atreus.

Key details

The first game launched on PlayStation 2 in 2005. The 2018 *God of War* rebooted the series with a more character-driven story. The latest main entry, *God of War Ragnarök*, arrived in 2022. A side-scroller, *God of War: Sons of Sparta*, was released in 2026. The franchise includes eight single-player games and two with multiplayer.

Why it matters

God of War is a flagship PlayStation series, widely available on PlayStation consoles and PC (the 2018 game came to Steam in 2022). It is part of the global gaming market familiar to Canadian audiences, known for its mythological boss battles and evolving storytelling.

In short

  • Kratos is the central protagonist, a Spartan warrior turned God of War.
  • Early games are rooted in Greek mythology; later entries shift to Norse mythology.
  • The 2018 *God of War* rebooted the series with an older Kratos and his son Atreus.
  • The latest main game is *God of War Ragnarök* (2022).
Canadian angle

The franchise is widely available through PlayStation and PC platforms used by Canadian players, and it is part of the broader global video game market familiar to Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

What is God of War about?
It follows Kratos, a Spartan warrior whose story begins with vengeance against the Greek gods and later continues in Norse mythology with his son Atreus.
How many God of War games are there?
The franchise includes eight single-player-only games and two games with multiplayer.
Is God of War on PC?
Yes. The 2018 *God of War* was released on PC via Steam in 2022.

Sources

  1. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/
    Supports: Series history; latest listed releases; Ragnarök description.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise scope; number of games; Greek and Norse era overview.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/God-of-War
    Supports: Original 2005 game premise; Kratos background; action-adventure framing.
  4. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/
    Supports: God of War Ragnarök and God of War: Sons of Sparta listing.
  5. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/
    Supports: PC release of God of War (2018).