Software:Untitled God of War sequel

From HandWiki
Short description: Upcoming action-adventure game


Untitled God of War sequel
Developer(s)Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s)Sony Interactive Entertainment
Composer(s)Bear McCreary
SeriesGod of War
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Release2022
Genre(s)Action-adventure, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

The untitled God of War sequel (colloquially referred to as God of War: Ragnarök) is an action-adventure game currently in development by Santa Monica Studio and will be published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is scheduled to be released in 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It will be the ninth installment in the God of War series, the ninth chronologically, and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Loosely based on Norse mythology, the game will be set in ancient Norway and feature series protagonists Kratos and his young son Atreus. The game is expected to initiate Ragnarök, a series of events that bring about the end of days and depicts the deaths of the Norse gods, which was foretold to happen in the previous game after Kratos killed the Æsir god Baldur.

In the months following the game's announcement in September 2020, many gaming journalists and websites regarded the untitled sequel as one of their most anticipated games; the game won awards for "Most Wanted Game" and "Most Anticipated Game" from the 2020 Golden Joystick Awards and PlayStation.Blog awards, respectively. Originally slated for a 2021 release, the game was delayed because of the impact of COVID-19 on development.

Development

A sequel to 2018's God of War was teased at the end of that game; it ended with the impending Ragnarök soon to happen, as well as a secret ending that showed a vision that the Æsir god Thor would confront Kratos and Atreus at the end of Fimbulwinter.[1] Although he did not officially announce a new game at the time, game director Cory Barlog confirmed that the 2018 installment would not be Kratos' last game,[2] and it was later revealed that future games would continue to be set in the Norse environment and include Atreus.[3] In April 2019, a teaser came in the form of a PlayStation 4 dynamic background theme; the side of Kratos and Atreus' boat had runes that translated to "Ragnarök is coming".[4] By the same time, in order to celebrate the first anniversary of the previous game's release, Barlog posted a thread of tweets on Twitter with pictures and a statement concerning the development process;[5] some fans deciphered that the first letter of each tweet spelled out "Ragnarök is coming".[6] During the PlayStation 5 Showcase event on September 16, 2020, a new God of War was officially announced for a 2021 release on the PlayStation 5 (PS5).[7][8] The short trailer, which had a voice over by Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge, did not officially reveal the name of the sequel, but just like the previous teasers, the trailer stated that "Ragnarök is coming". This led some sources to believe the title of the game to be God of War: Ragnarök, though this has not been confirmed by Sony. The tagline implies that this will be the start of Ragnarök in the God of War universe, which in Norse mythology is a series of events that bring about the end of days and deaths of the Norse gods.[9][10]

When the game was first announced in September 2020, it was only announced as a PlayStation 5 title. However, after Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) revealed their plans on supporting their previous console until at least 2022, speculation began on whether or not the new God of War would see a cross-gen release on the PlayStation 4 (PS4), as some other titles that were originally thought to be PlayStation 5 exclusives were also announced to release on PS4 (e.g., Horizon Forbidden West).[11] In an interview with The Telegraph shortly after the newer platform's launch in November, SIE's President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan was questioned on if the new God of War would be a PS5-exclusive; he replied that he had "nothing to say" at the time.[12][13][14] In June 2021, it was confirmed that the untitled sequel would release on both the PS4 and PS5, marking the first game in the series to release on both a previous and current generation console simultaneously.[15]

By February 2021, neither Sony nor Santa Monica Studio had given any updates regarding the game's release, prompting Cory Barlog to tweet that the game would be out "when it's done".[16] In June 2021, head of PlayStation Studios, Hermen Hulst, stated that Sony had decided to delay the game until 2022 "to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play."[15] Development was partly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,[17] as Hulst stated that there were issues getting access to performance capture and talent.[15] Santa Monica Studio issued a statement, saying that while they are focused on delivering a top-quality game, they also want to maintain the safety of those involved with the development.[18] The game's music composer, Bear McCreary, who also composed the music for the previous game, responded to the news of the delay, saying that it would be worth the wait.[19]

Official title

During Sony's May 2021 investment filing, they included a title treatment for the game which stated the title as God of War: Ragnarök,[20] although the investment filing was later changed to state only "God of War". A report found that the logo used in the filing was unofficial and fan-made.[21] Following this, various media outlets were uncertain of the legitimacy of the title of the game.[21][22][23] In a statement to IGN, a representative from Sony stated that the game's logo and title were not yet finalized or official, and that the inclusion of the false logo in the investment filing was an error.[21]

Accolades

At the 2020 Golden Joystick Awards, the game received the award for Most Wanted Game.[24][25] It was also a nominee for Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards 2020.[26][27] It then received the award for PlayStation.Blog's Most Anticipated Game.[28] Various media outlets have also included the untitled sequel on their respective lists for most anticipated games of 2021, prior to the game's delay to the following year.[29][30][31][32][33]

References

  1. ↑ Hurley, Leon (November 20, 2020). "God of War ending - what does it mean? Spoiler Warning!". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ending-what-does-it-mean-spoiler-warning/. 
  2. ↑ Paget, Mat (June 21, 2016). "God of War PS4 Doesn't Include Multiplayer, Won't Be Kratos's Last Game". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-ps4-doesnt-include-multiplayer-wont-be-/1100-6441104/. 
  3. ↑ Stead, Chris (April 8, 2018). "Sony confirms God of War 5 will also be set in Norse mythology". Finder. https://www.finder.com.au/god-of-war-5-norse. 
  4. ↑ Avard, Alex (April 16, 2019). ""Ragnarok is coming": New God of War PS4 theme might be secretly teasing a sequel". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-sequel-tease/. 
  5. ↑ Barlog, Cory [@corybarlog] (April 21, 2019). "Reminiscing about how crazy the last 6 yrs has been so I thought I would create a GOW BTS THREAD of photos + thoughts. Buckle up, gonna' be long.😁 It all started out as scribbles and notes on a board and a stack of note cards. Big board image is an early breakdown of the story.". https://twitter.com/corybarlog/status/1119846983252893696. 
  6. ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (June 9, 2019). "God of War Fans May Have Found Another 'Ragnarok Is Coming' Tease". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/09/god-of-war-fans-may-have-found-another-ragnarok-is-coming-tease. 
  7. ↑ Ryan, Jim (September 16, 2020). "PlayStation 5 launches in November, starting at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition and $499 for PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive". PlayStation.Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive/. 
  8. ↑ Kim, Matt T. M. (September 16, 2020). "God of War Ragnarok Announced for PS5". IGN. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-god-of-war-2-sequel. 
  9. ↑ Watts, Steve (September 16, 2020). "God Of War 2: Ragnarok Announced At PS5 Event". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-2-ragnarok-announced-at-ps5-event/1100-6482261/. 
  10. ↑ Sheridan, Connor; Weber, Rachel (September 16, 2020). "God of War 2 is official, and it's called God of War: Ragnarok". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-ps5-announce/. 
  11. ↑ Bonifacic, Igor (September 16, 2020). "'Horizon Forbidden West' is also coming to PS4". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/horizon-forbidden-west-sony-playstation-4-215249430.html. 
  12. ↑ Silver, Dan (November 17, 2020). "PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan: £70 is fair price for PS5 games and launch line-up is console's best ever". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/playstation-ceo-jim-ryan-70-fair-price-ps5-games-launch-line/. 
  13. ↑ Ruppert, Liana (November 17, 2020). "God Of War Ragnarok Could Be PS5-Only, No PS4". Game Informer. GameStop. https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/11/17/god-of-war-ragnarok-could-be-ps5-only-no-ps4. 
  14. ↑ Mercante, Alyssa (November 17, 2020). "God of War Ragnarok may not be PS5 exclusive". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-ps5-exclusive/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Shuman, Sid (June 2, 2021). "Hermen Hulst Q&A: What’s Next for PlayStation Studios". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/2021/06/02/hermen-hulst-qa-whats-next-for-playstation-studios/#sf246401757. 
  16. ↑ Webb, Jack (February 26, 2021). "God of War Ragnarok will launch 'when it's done', says director". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-will-launch-when-its-done-says-director/. Retrieved June 5, 2021. 
  17. ↑ Weber, Rachel. "God of War 2: Everything we know so far about Ragnarok on PS5". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-2-sequel-ps5-release-date/. 
  18. ↑ McWhertor, Michael (June 2, 2021). "Sony delays new God of War to 2022". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/22465238/god-of-war-ps5-release-date-delay-ragnarok. Retrieved June 5, 2021. 
  19. ↑ McCreary, Bear [@bearmccreary] (June 3, 2021). "Gonna be worth the wait.". https://twitter.com/bearmccreary/status/1400304906632794115. 
  20. ↑ Grubb, Josh (May 26, 2021). "God of War: Ragnarok looks like the official name for God of War: Ragnarok". VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/26/god-of-war-ragnarok-looks-like-the-official-name-for-god-of-war-ragnarok/. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Bailey, Kat (May 27, 2021). "Sony Seemingly Leaks God of War: Ragnarok Title, Director Responds [Update: Sony Responds"] (in en). IGN. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/god-of-war-ragnarok-sequel-title-news. 
  22. ↑ Bayliss, Ben (May 27, 2021). "God of War: Ragnarok image removed from Sony's financial presentation" (in en). GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-title-might-have-been-revealed/. 
  23. ↑ Ramsey, Robert (May 27, 2021). "Sony Uses Fan-Made God of War Ragnarok Logo in Official Presentation, Fools Us All" (in en-GB). https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/05/sony_uses_fan-made_god_of_war_ragnarok_logo_in_official_presentation_fools_us_all. 
  24. ↑ Tyrer, Ben (November 24, 2020). "Every winner at the Golden Joystick Awards 2020". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/every-winner-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/. 
  25. ↑ Jones, Ali (November 24, 2020). "God of War: Ragnarok is the Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards". GamesRadar+. Future US. https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-is-the-most-wanted-game-at-the-golden-joystick-awards/. 
  26. ↑ The Game Awards [@thegameawards] (November 18, 2020). "The voting for Most Anticipated Game is open! Click the image below to vote now!". https://twitter.com/thegameawards/status/1329218619784380416. 
  27. ↑ Stedman, Alex (December 10, 2020). "The Game Awards 2020: Complete Winners List". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/the-game-awards-winners-list-2020-1234850547/. 
  28. ↑ Massongill, Justin (December 18, 2020). "PlayStation.Blog 2020 Game of the Year: The winners" (in en-US). PlayStation.Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.playstation.com/2020/12/18/playstation-blog-2020-game-of-the-year-the-winners/. 
  29. ↑ GameSpot (December 28, 2020). 8 Most Anticipated Games of 2021. YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  30. ↑ Washington Post Staff (December 29, 2020). "The most anticipated games of 2021". The Washington Post. Fred Ryan. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/12/29/2021-video-games-playstation-xbox-nintendo-switch-pc/. 
  31. ↑ Beresford, Trilby (December 29, 2020). "10 of the Most Anticipated Video Games of 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Lynne Segall. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/10-of-the-most-anticipated-video-games-of-2021. 
  32. ↑ Jones, Camden (December 28, 2020). "The Most Anticipated Games Of 2021". Screen Rant. Valnet, Inc.. https://screenrant.com/most-anticipated-games-2021-ps5-xbox-switch-pc/. 
  33. ↑ Casey, Henry T. (December 31, 2020). "The most anticipated games of 2021: PS5, Xbox Series X, PC and more". Tom's Guide. Future US. https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/most-anticipated-games-2021-ps5-xbox-series-x. 

External links




Retrieved from "https://handwiki.org/wiki/index.php?title=Software:Untitled_God_of_War_sequel&oldid=3456852"