God of War

God of War is the sequel to God of War III and a continuation of the canonical God of War chronology. Unlike the previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more experienced Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. In this harsh, unforgiving world, he must fight to survive ... and teach his son to do the same.

Story

Many years have passed since Kratos, the Spartan warrior and former Greek god of war, took his revenge on the Greek gods and now lives with his young son Atreus in ancient Norway in the realm of Midgard. The game begins after the death of the Jötunn warrior Faye, Kratos' second wife and Atreus' mother, whose last wish was that her ashes be scattered on the highest point of the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus prepare a funeral pyre for her, mourn her death, and soon go hunting at Kratos' request. To Kratos' disappointment, however, Atreus proves his incompetence and lack of concentration, so Kratos reconsiders taking Atreus with him on his journey. Soon, Kratos is attacked by a mysterious stranger who has god-like powers and cannot physically feel anything. After seemingly killing him, Kratos reluctantly takes Atreus with him and begins their journey.