{"id":13738,"date":"2026-06-03T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/how-to-play-the-god-of-war-games-in-order\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:47:00","slug":"how-to-play-the-god-of-war-games-in-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/how-to-play-the-god-of-war-games-in-order\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play the God of War Games in Order"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"article-page\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/03\/01\/god-of-war-games-in-order-1677630425176.jpg\" \/>\n<section data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"><\/section>\n<p>God of War\u2019s Norse-set masterpieces has cemented it as one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/best-playstation-exclusives\">PlayStation\u2019s most iconic franchises<\/a>. Born during the PS2 era, the God of War franchise made a name for itself with excellent action gameplay, an intriguing tale of divine revenge, and a memorable lead in the Spartan demigod Kratos. 20 years later, God of War has grown into gaming\u2019s seminal action-adventure series, blending that increasingly fine-tuned action with deeper lore and a stronger narrative hook, anchored by an older, more empathic Kratos.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-laufey-revealed-at-state-of-play\">next God of War game<\/a> will follow Faye in some overlapping timelines, we\u2019ve created this chronology of the series for those interested in playing (or replaying) it from the start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jump to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-games-in-order#chronological-order\">How to play chronologically<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-games-in-order#release-order\">How to play by release date<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section data-transform=\"slideshow\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-games-in-chronilogical-order\" data-value=\"god-of-war-games-in-chronilogical-order\" data-type=\"slug\" data-caption=\"\"><\/section>\n<h2>How Many God of War Games Are There?<\/h2>\n<p>Sony has released <strong>11 God of War games in the series<\/strong> \u2014 seven on home consoles, two on portable consoles, one on mobile, and one text-adventure on Facebook Messenger. A twelfth game, God of War Laufey, was recently announced during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-everything-announced\">State of Play<\/a> but does not yet have a release date. <\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"user-list\" data-id=\"16590\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-the-complete-playlist\" data-nickname=\"igneditorial\"><\/section>\n<p>We\u2019re excluding its second mobile release, God of War: Mimir\u2019s Vision, as this AR game doesn\u2019t add to the ongoing narrative but instead provides players with background lore from the world of God of War. We\u2019re also excluding PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale in this chronology, despite its comical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-ragnarok-makes-playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-canon\"><u>inclusion in the God of War canon<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are several God of War stories told through novels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/comics\/franchise\/god-of-war\">comics<\/a> as well, though this list only includes games.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<h2>God of War Games in Release Order<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>God of War (2005)<\/li>\n<li>God of War 2 (2007)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Betrayal (2007)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)<\/li>\n<li>God of War 3 (2010)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Ascension (2013)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018)<\/li>\n<li>God of War (2018)<\/li>\n<li>God of War Ragnarok (2022)<\/li>\n<li>God of War Sons of Sparta (2026)<\/li>\n<li>God of War Laufey (TBA)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/aside>\n<h3>Which God of War Game Should You Play First?<\/h3>\n<p>Although technically the first game in the series chronologically was God of War: Ascension, realistically you&#8217;ll probably want to start with God of War (2018). Not only is it available on both PS4 and PS5, you can also play it on PC. It&#8217;s a great starting point for anyone just getting into the series.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-games-in-order\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<h2>God of War Games in Chronological Order<\/h2>\n<p><em>These blurbs contain mild spoilers for each game, including characters, settings, and story beats.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>1. God of War Sons of Sparta (2026)<\/h2>\n<section data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-official-launch-trailer-state-of-play-2026\" data-loop=\"\"><\/section>\n<p>God of War Sons of Sparta is the latest game in the series, but chronologically it takes place before any of the others. Sons of Sparta acts as a prequel, following the story of Kratos and his brother Deimos as they undertake their brutal training as Spartans. The gameplay breaks fro mthe usual God of War formula in favor of a retro-inspired Metroidvania style.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS5 | IGN&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-review\">God of War Sons of Sparta Review<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>2. God of War: Ascension (2013)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ascension-1677614907376.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ascension-1677614907376.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-ascension\">Ascension<\/a>, the seventh God of War game by release date but the first chronologically, is a revenge tale that explores the early days of Kratos\u2019s transformation from a Spartan demigod into the God of War.<\/p>\n<p>Ascension takes place months after Kratos was manipulated into killing his wife and daughter by the Greek God of War Ares (more on this under the original God of War section below). Kratos, traumatized by the killings, refuses to honor the oath he swore to Ares, setting into motion the story of Ascension. Ares seeks revenge through the game\u2019s antagonistic Furies, three beings tasked with punishing betrayal, whom Kratos must kill in order to free himself from his oath. The story ends with Kratos leaving his Spartan home behind, still tormented by his grief.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS3 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2013\/03\/14\/god-of-war-ascension-review\"><u>God of War: Ascension Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>3. God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-chains-1677614907378.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-chains-1677614907378.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kratos\u2019s next adventure is told in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-10-best-psp-games\">PSP game<\/a> aptly named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-chains-of-olympus\">God of War: Chains of Olympus<\/a>. Olympus takes place halfway through Kratos\u2019s ten-year servitude to the gods (five years before God of War) \u2014 a servitude that, once completed, will free him from the torturous visions of his past.<\/p>\n<p>The main plot tasks Kratos with rescuing Helios, the Titan God of the Sun, from the underworld at the behest of Athena. There, he encounters the game\u2019s primary antagonist Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. Persephone presents Kratos with an opportunity to reunite with his daughter, and Kratos wrestles with the apocalyptic repercussions of that reunion and his promise to return Helios to the gods.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS3 (Origins Collection), PSP | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2008\/02\/18\/god-of-war-chains-of-olympus-review\"><u>God of War: Chains of Olympus Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>4. God of War (2005)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-1-1677614907373.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-1-1677614907373.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Set roughly 10 years after Ascension, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-2005\">first God of War game<\/a> begins with Kratos succumbing to his grief and jumping off a cliff into the Aegean Sea. Before he hits the water, we flash back three weeks to discover what led the Spartan off the brink.<\/p>\n<p>Kratos, nearing the end of his servitude to the gods, is given one final task by Athena: defeat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war\/Ares\">Ares<\/a> and save the city of Athens from his siege. With the promise of forgiveness for his past atrocites as his reward, Kratos sets out to obtain Pandora\u2019s Box and kill Ares. The task takes him to hell and back, with Kratos ultimately facing off against the God of War. Victorious yet no less troubled by his past, Kratos jump off the bluff as we saw in the game\u2019s opening. Athena pulls him from the water and offers him a throne on Olympus, completing his 10-year ascension to becoming the God of War.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the game, a narrator provides crucial backstory about Kratos\u2019s life through cut scenes. Kratos once served as a revered captain in the Spartan army. On the verge of death and defeat against a massive force of barbarians, he offered himself to Ares in exchange for victory. Ares answered the call, defeated the barbarians, and claimed Kratos as his servant, fusing his arms with the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.ign.com\/top\/video-game-weapons\/4\">Blades of Chaos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS3 (God of War Collection), PS2 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2005\/03\/18\/god-of-war\"><u>God of War Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>5. God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ghost-1677614907379.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ghost-1677614907379.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-ghost-of-sparta\">Ghost of Sparta<\/a>, the series\u2019 second PSP game, takes place between God of War and God of War 2. The subtitle references the nickname given to Kratos due to his pale-white appearance, the result of an oracle\u2019s curse that fastened the ashes of his wife and child to his skin.<\/p>\n<p>Ghost of Sparta provides closure to two familial narrative threads: Kratos travels to Atlantis where he encounters both his mortal mother and his long-lost brother Deimos, who was kidnapped by the gods during childhood to prevent the fulfillment of Olympus\u2019s prophesized demise.<\/p>\n<p>The climax sees Kratos and his brother reunited, doing battle with the Greek God of Death, Thanatos. Despite victory, it\u2019s another unhappy ending for Kratos. By the time the credits roll, Kratos has grown even wearier and more furious with the other Olympians.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS3 (Origins Collection), PSP | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2010\/10\/25\/god-of-war-ghost-of-sparta-review\"><u>God of War: Ghost of Sparta Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>6. God of War: Betrayal (2007)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-betrayal-1677614907377.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-betrayal-1677614907377.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This mobile 2D sidescroller is officially part of the God of War canon, according to Sony Santa Monica animation director <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brunovelazquez\/status\/1325148861959041024\"><u>Bruno Velazquez<\/u><\/a>. The gods, displeased with Kratos\u2019s bloodlust, attempt to stop his latest conquest with Argos, a many-eyed giant that serves Hera, Queen of the Gods. Kratos is framed for the killing of Argos by an unidentified assassin in an attempt to further fracture his relationship with Olympus. Later, Zeus sends a messenger to put an end to Kratos\u2019s continued destruction. Kratos responds with violence, once again defying the other gods. Betrayal leaves players with this message, setting up the events to come in God of War 2: \u201cSoon, the fury of Zeus would rain down upon [Kratos].\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-betrayal\">God of War: Betrayal<\/a> was released in 2007, before the rise of smartphones, and isn\u2019t available on modern mobile storefronts. It can be skipped without consequence, but those who want to play it will have to access it via a Java emulator.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: N\/A (previously available on mobile) | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2007\/06\/27\/god-of-war-betrayal-review\"><u>God of War: Betrayal Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>7. God of War 2 (2007)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-2-1677614907374.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-2-1677614907374.jpeg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-ii\">God of War 2<\/a> pits Kratos against Zeus, the King of Olympus. Kratos, already ostracized due to his yearslong rampage, rejects Athena\u2019s plea for peace and continues wreaking havoc throughout Greece. It\u2019s the final straw for Olympus; Zeus descends to the battlefield and kills Kratos.<\/p>\n<p>Kratos finds a new ally in Gaia, the mother of Titans and Earth. She provides Kratos with a way to rewrite the past and save his own life. After a trip to the Underworld, Kratos follows Gaia\u2019s instructions, leading him to the Sisters of Fate. After more bloodshed, Kratos takes control of the Loom of Fate and returns to the scene of his death. Kratos\u2019s plan to kill Zeus is thwarted when another Olympian steps in front of his blade. It\u2019s here that we (and Kratos) learn about his true parentage. Kratos uses the power of the Loom to recruit the Titans of the past to his future war. Back in the present, Kratos leads the Titans in an assault on Mount Olympus, setting up God of War 3.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS3 (God of War Collection), PS2 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2007\/02\/12\/god-of-war-ii-review\"><u>God of War 2 Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>8. God of War 3 (2010)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-3-1677614907375.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-3-1677614907375.jpeg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taking place directly after the previous game, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-iii\">God of War 3<\/a> concludes Kratos\u2019 Greecian saga and resolves his war with Zeus and the Olympians.<\/p>\n<p>Kratos and the Titans battle with the Olympians to catastrophic effect. Kratos (once again) has his trust betrayed and (once again) descends into the Underworld. There, Kratos teams up with an old ally to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war-iii\/Boss:_Zeus\">take down Zeus<\/a> once and for all. Back on Earth, Kratos faces the wrath of Titans and Gods alike, leading him on an epic killing spree toward a final showdown with Zeus.<\/p>\n<p>Kratos declares an end to his vengeance, and with the world in ruin, makes a sacrifice to release hope to mankind.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS4 (Remastered), PS3 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2010\/03\/08\/god-of-war-iii-review\"><u>God of War 3 Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>9. God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-call-1677614907378.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-call-1677614907378.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2018\/02\/01\/god-of-war-facebook-text-adventure-explores-atreus-past\"><u>God of War: A Call from the Wids<\/u><\/a> is a Facebook Messenger text-adventure released ahead of 2018\u2019s God of War. The ~30-minute story introduces Kratos&#8217;s son Atreus and provides background on the character&#8217;s extrasensory abilities, while adding a bit of flavor to his relationships with Kratos and his mother, Faye. The story is set sometime before God of War 2018 when Faye is still alive.<\/p>\n<p>A Call from the Wilds seems to no longer be playable, though like God of War: Betrayal, this is a story that can ultimately be skipped. Those who want to experience it can find complete playthroughs on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RFmk6z0pG8I\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: N\/A (previously available on Facebook Messenger)<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>10. God of War (2018)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-2018-1677614907376.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-2018-1677614907376.jpeg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Set many years after God of War 3, 2018\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war\">God of War<\/a> transports Kratos from Greece to the Norse realm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war-2018\/Midgard\">Midgard,<\/a> where Kratos now resides with his son, Atreus. Kratos and Atreus plan to fulfill Faye\u2019s dying wish: to have her ashes spread from the top of the highest peak in the Nine Realms.<\/p>\n<p>Their journey is no straightforward hike; the duo travel through multiple realms, encountering friends and foes from Norse mythology, including Baldur, Freya, Thor\u2019s sons Magni and Modi, the last living giant J\u00f6rmungandr, and Mimir. Along the way, Kratos struggles with fatherhood and the truths he keeps hidden from Atreus \u2014 about his past and Atreus\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p>Following their adventure, the Nine Realms enter Fimbulwinter, a three-year-long precursor to Ragnar\u00f6k, the end of the world.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS5, PS4 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2018\/04\/12\/god-of-war-review\"><u>God of War 2018 Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>11. God of War Ragnarok (2022)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ragnarok-1677614907380.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/02\/28\/gow-ragnarok-1677614907380.jpeg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-ragnarok\">God of War: Ragnarok<\/a>, the most recent 3D God of War game, is set three years after 2018\u2019s God of War, as the Nine Realms near the end of Fimbulwinter and the beginning of Ragnar\u00f6k. <\/p>\n<p>Many characters return from 2018, alongside newcomers such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war-ragnarok\/Odin\">All-Father Odin<\/a> and his son <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war-ragnarok\/Thor\">Thor<\/a>, but it remains focused on the adventures of Kratos and Atreus with a greater emphasis on the latter, who explores his newly discovered identities and powers. As Kratos and Atreus, you\u2019ll traverse all nine realms and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/wikis\/god-of-war-ragnarok\/Sindri&apos;s_House_-_The_Realm_Between_Realms\">Realm Between Realms<\/a> on personal quests of identity and a greater quest to defeat the Asgards and survive Ragnarok.<\/p>\n<p>We won\u2019t spoil the journey, but Ragnarok leaves the door open for future God of War stories to be told. Though you can play the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-ragnaroks-new-game-plus-mode-is-here\">God of War Ragnorok New Game Plus mode<\/a> if you&#8217;ve already finished the game.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Available on<\/strong>: PS5, PS4 | <strong>IGN\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-ragnarok-review\"><u>God of War Ragnarok Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>What\u2019s Next for God of War?<\/h2>\n<section data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-announcement-trailer-state-of-play-2026\" data-loop=\"\"><\/section>\n<p>Sony <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-laufey-revealed-at-state-of-play\">officially announced<\/a> the next God of War game at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-everything-announced\">most recent State of Play<\/a>. God of War Laufey will star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/godofwarlaufeyreveal\">none other than Faye<\/a>, Kratos&#8217; wife and Atreus&#8217; mother, who awakes after her death to discover she is in a form of afterlife called the Everywhen. There, she encounters gods and legends from across mythologies vying for power. <\/p>\n<p>The reveal trailer already clarified that this game will take place over the course of God of War (2018) and Ragnarok, potentially hinting at moments where Faye supports her family on the journey she lined up for them. Unfortunately there&#8217;s no sense of a release date quite yet, but you can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/godofwarlaufeyinterview\">full interview with the game&#8217;s creators<\/a> for a deeper dive. <\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"god-of-war-trilogy-remake-official-reveal-trailer-state-of-play-2026\" data-loop=\"\"><\/section>\n<p>Aside from what&#8217;s new, Sony has also announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/god-of-war-trilogy-remake\">remake of the original God of War trilogy<\/a>. There isn&#8217;t yet a released date for that remake, but fans are already speculating whether or not the studio will bring back the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/should-the-god-of-war-trilogy-remake-bring-back-the-sex-minigames\">iconic sex minigames<\/a> featured within.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s not all. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/god-of-war-the-series\">God of War TV series<\/a> is also in the works, joining a host of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/upcoming-video-game-movies-and-tv-shows\">upcoming video game adaptations<\/a>. The live-action show, in development for Amazon\u2019s Prime Video streaming service, will adapt the story of 2018\u2019s God of War. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-tv-series-hitting-the-reset-button-after-departure-of-showrunner-and-producers\">Production hit a snag in 2024<\/a> following the departure of showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus. The series is now being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/god-of-war-has-a-new-showrunner-battlestar-galactica-and-deep-space-nines-ronald-d-moore-takes-the-reins\">led by Ronald D. Moore<\/a>, whose credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, For All Mankind, and Battlestar Galactica&#8217;s 2000s reboot. Casting for the new TV show is still rolling out, with decisions for Kratos, Thor, and many more already announced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p>Looking for more in order guides like this? 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