God of War

From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for one of gaming’s most recognizable icons. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest.

• Bold New Beginning — His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive…And teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series—satisfying combat breathtaking scale and a powerful narrative—and fuses them anew.
• A Second Chance — Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.
• A Darker, More Elemental World — From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains, and caves of Pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods. With an added emphasis on discovery and exploration, the world will draw players in to explore God of War’s breathtakingly threatening landscape—by far the largest in the franchise.
• Vicious, Physical Combat — With an over the shoulder free camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty, and grueling. A new main weapon and new abilities retain the defining spirit of God of War while presenting a vision of violent conflict that forges new ground in the genre.

• 1 player
• Accessibility features (20)

Accessibility Features

Visuals

Clear Text

Menu and heads-up display (HUD) text is presented in a way that makes it easier to read.

Large Text

Menu and heads-up display (HUD) text is presented in a larger font size to make it easier to read.

Audio Cue Alternatives

Audio information is also communicated visually or through controller vibration.

Audio

Volume Controls

You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

Mono Audio

You can set the audio output to be the same from each speaker.

Subtitles and Captions

Subtitles (Basic)

The game includes subtitles for the main story and main characters only.

Clear Subtitles

Subtitles are presented in a way that helps make them easier to read.

Large Subtitles

Subtitles are presented using a larger font size to help make them easier to read.

Controls

Adjustable Stick Sensitivity (Basic)

Some stick sensitivity options are provided.

Adjustable Stick Inversion (Basic)

Some options to invert sticks are provided.

Playable without Rapid Button Presses

You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.

Playable without Motion Controls

You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.

Playable without Touch Controls

You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.

Playable without Controller Vibration

You can play the game without turning on controller vibration / haptic feedback.

Gameplay

Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)

You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative pre-set difficulty level.

Control Reminders

You can review the game controls at any time.

Tutorial Reminders

You can review gameplay tutorial information at any time.

Practice Mode

You can access a consequence-free environment throughout the game to practice how to play.

Game Pausing

You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

Manual Saving

You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

• Platform: PS4
• Release: 4/20/2018
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Genres: Action