{"id":300718,"date":"2024-08-22T12:59:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=300718"},"modified":"2024-08-22T15:39:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T15:39:30","slug":"god-of-war-in-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/god-of-war-in-order","title":{"rendered":"God of War Games in Order: Chronologically &#038; By Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>God of War is a massive series with over seven major titles and three side games. Playing God of War games in order is the best way to experience Kratos&#8217; journey, character development, and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to all God of War games in <strong>order of release date<\/strong> protects the players from any spoilers for the following games. The player can choose whether they value a chronological story or a spoiler-free experience.<\/p>\n<p>If players want to follow the story as it happens, they can enjoy the God of War games in <strong>chronological order<\/strong>. The long game list includes prequels and side stories that are considered canon to the narrative.<\/p>\n<p>With God of War Ragnarok (and its Valhalla DLC) coming soon to PC, players might want to start their journey of vengeance and redemption soon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>There are a total of 10 God of War games spanning 19 years.<\/li>\n<li>Six games are available on PlayStation consoles, two on PlayStation Portable, one on older Java-based smartphones, and one on Facebook Messenger.<\/li>\n<li>Another God of War AR title, Mimir&#8217;s Vision, is a mobile release that doesn&#8217;t add to the series&#8217; overall narrative.<\/li>\n<li>The earlier games in the series are based on Greek mythology, with later games following Norse mythology.<\/li>\n<li>The hack-and-slash gameplay of the early games is replaced with more methodical and timing-sensitive combat in the last two games, focusing on Norse mythology.<\/li>\n<li>Can you play them all before the next God of War game comes out?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                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of Release Date<\/span><\/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<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"god_of_war_games_in_chronological_order\">God of War Games in Chronological Order<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing all God of War games in order of release is excellent, but sometimes going with the timeline order is better. Players seeking the God of War games in chronological order can follow this list:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>God of War: Ascension (2013)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)<\/li>\n<li>God of War (2005)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)<\/li>\n<li>God of War: Betrayal (2007)<\/li>\n<li>God of War 2 (2007)<\/li>\n<li>God of War 3 (2010)<\/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<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"full_list_of_god_of_war_games_in_detail\">Full List of God of War Games in Detail<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>God of War (2005)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300736\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2005-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"The game that started it all, God of War, sees Kratos take revenge on Ares\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" class=\"wp-image-300736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2005-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2005-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2005.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The game that started it all, God of War, sees Kratos take revenge on Ares. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The opening sequence of Kratos jumping off a cliff sets the tone of God of War from the get-go. A flashback then fills in the blanks for the players and explains Kratos&#8217; predicament. Athena tasked Kratos with killing the Greek God of War, Aries. The Spartan army Captain takes a long journey to find Pandora&#8217;s Box and use it to slay the God of War.<\/p>\n<p>After his dramatic plunge into the Aegean Sea, Athena takes him out and places him on a throne. This completes Kratos&#8217; 10-year-long ascension to become the God of War. The first game tackles how Kratos entered God&#8217;s servitude and explores how he got the iconic Blades of Chaos.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War 2 (2007)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300740\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2-2007-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Betrayed by the gods of Olympus, God of War 2 sees Kratos seek revenge on them all\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2-2007-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2-2007-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2-2007-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2-2007.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Betrayed by the gods of Olympus, God of War 2 sees Kratos seek revenge on them all. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War 2 is the next mainline entry if you are playing the God of War games in order of release. The title puts Kratos against Zeus, the God of sky and thunder in Greek Mythology. With Kratos rampaging in Olympus and rejecting Athena&#8217;s request for peace, Zeus comes to the battlefield to take on the God of War.<\/p>\n<p>Another vital character from Greek mythology, Gaia, guides Kratos. The mother of Titans and Earth provides Kratos with a way of changing the past and saving his life. The story explores Kratos&#8217; true nature and bloodline.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War: Betrayal (2007)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300741\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"God of War: Betrayal is the only 2D side-scroller in the franchise, and the only mobile game, too\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Betrayal-2007.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">God of War: Betrayal is the only 2D side-scroller in the franchise, and the only mobile game, too. Source: Sony Pictures Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Playing this game will be tricky, even if you are set on experiencing every God of War game. That&#8217;s because God of War: Betrayal is a 2D side-scrolling game released on older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/3927\/java\">Java<\/a>-based phones. While a primitive pre-smartphone mobile title, it&#8217;s still in the God of War canon.<\/p>\n<p>Despite technological limitations, the side-scrolling God of War retains all the elements of home console releases. Combo-focused combat, puzzles, and platforming are all present in the game. Unfortunately, unless you&#8217;ve got an old Java phone in a drawer somewhere, your only chance to play is to emulate the software, which can be frustrating to get working.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300742\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300742\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Chains of Olympus is a PlayStation Portable title\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Chains-of-Olympus-2008.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chains of Olympus is a PlayStation Portable title. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War: Chains of Olympus is a PlayStation Portable (PSP) title set halfway through Kartos&#8217;s 10-year service to the gods. The game is set five years before the events of the original and tasks Kratos with saving Helios, the Titan God of the Sun, who is imprisoned in the Underworld.<\/p>\n<p>God of War: Chains of Olympus is the first title to play if you take on God of War PSP games in order. Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, is the main antagonist in God of War: Chains of Olympus. She entices Kratos with a chance of seeing his daughter again, but Kratos chooses duty over his desires.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War 3 (2010)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300745\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Kratos' first outing on an HD console makes impressive use of the added horsepower\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-3-2010.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kratos&#8217; first outing on an HD console makes impressive use of the added horsepower. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War 3 takes place right after the events of the second game. Kratos&#8217; war with the Olympians and Zeus continues in God of War III. He is betrayed once again and is sent to the Underworld. An old ally aids him in getting back and taking down Zeus for the last time.<\/p>\n<p>Kratos fights through Titans and Gods to reach the showdown with Zeus. After the battle, Kratos makes a sacrifice and gives hope to humankind, capping off the original trilogy. It was originally released for the PS3, but can now be played on the PS4 thanks to the excellent God of War 3 Remastered available physically and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gr\/product\/EP9000-CUSA01715_00-0000GODOFWAR3PS4\" target=\"_blank\">digitally through the PlayStation Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300748\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300748\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"The second God of War game for the PSP pushed the hardware to its limits\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-image-300748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010-1200x680.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ghost-of-Sparta-2010.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The second God of War game for the PSP pushed the hardware to its limits. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning on completing the God of War PSP games in order, you&#8217;ll have the brutal pleasure of Ghost of Sparta, which nests between the first and second console games. The title refers to Kratos&#8217; pale white appearance, a curse from an Oracle that binds the ashes of his wife and child to his skin permanently.<\/p>\n<p>The story follows Kratos traveling to Atlantis to meet his mother and brother, Deimos. Ghost of Sparta has Kratos reunite with his brother and take on the God of Death, Thanatos. It&#8217;s a full-length adventure that takes some bold risks on the formula, thanks to excellent level design and leading boss fights which put some of the earlier series entries to shame.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War: Ascension (2013)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300750\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"As its name implies, God of War: Ascension chronicles Kratos' origin story\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ascension-2013.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As its name implies, God of War: Ascension chronicles Kratos&#8217; origin story. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War: Ascension is the first game on the list of all God of War games in chronological order. The seventh game in the series takes place 10 years before the events of the first game and explores how Kratos went from being a Spartan army Captain to the titular God of War.<\/p>\n<p>We see Kratos making the fateful deal with Ares which results in the deaths of his wife and daughter in horrific fashion, as the arrogant Spartan is humbled and given his (seemingly) unending quest for vengeance. The combat was the best seen in the hack-and-slash genre at the time, with savage combos, and was a true showcase of the PS3&#8217;s technical power. However, it paled in comparison to God of War 3&#8217;s scale, leading to it being less fondly remembered by gamers.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300751\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-A-Call-from-the-Wilds-2018-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Kratos' son Atreus takes center stage in this social-only visual experience\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" class=\"wp-image-300751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-A-Call-from-the-Wilds-2018-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-A-Call-from-the-Wilds-2018-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-A-Call-from-the-Wilds-2018.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kratos&#8217; son Atreus takes center stage in this social-only visual experience. Source: Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War: A Call from the Wilds is a prequel to 2018&#8217;s soft reboot of the series. The text-based game can only be played through Facebook Messenger. It focuses on Atreus and his relationship with his mother, Faye.<\/p>\n<p>The game takes Atreus, Kratos&#8217; son, through a journey of learning archery, deciphering runes, and coming to grips with his powers. Unfortunately, the game is no longer available on Facebook. However, full playthroughs are available on YouTube for fans. It&#8217;s hardly an essential piece of the God of War timeline, but it&#8217;s worth experiencing at least once to get the full lore.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War (2018)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300752\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"The fourth mainline God of War game served as a soft reboot with a more mature Kratos in the lead role\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-2018.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fourth mainline God of War game served as a soft reboot with a more mature Kratos in the lead role. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PlayStation 4 soft-reboot of the series has an aged Kratos living an isolated life with his somewhat distant son. After the demise of his wife Faye, Kratos aims to train his son Atreus to be self-sufficient until an unexpected visitor shakes his life up. It&#8217;s a more meaningful experience with an emphasis on storytelling which may not please older franchise diehards but has been adopted by newer gamers.<\/p>\n<p>The game has Kratos navigate his feelings, bond with Atreus, and ultimately reveal the truth to his son. God of War (2018) shifts gears to Norse mythology and features gods like Magni, Modi, and Baldur.<\/p>\n<p>The new combat system is slow but impactful, giving players a satisfying experience in contrast to the previous spectacle fighter titles. The harder difficulty also means players cannot hack and slash like older God of War games. The soft reboot makes weapon combos and timing more critical than button mashing.<\/p>\n<h3>God of War Ragnarok (2022)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300753\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Kratos and Atreus return in God of War Ragnarok in a bigger, bolder adventure\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-300753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/God-of-War-Ragnarok-2022.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kratos and Atreus return in God of War Ragnarok in a bigger, bolder adventure. Source: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>God of War Ragnarok takes place a few years after the events of God of War (2018). Atreus is now older and can help Kratos more during fights. He struggles with his identity, and when Odin decides to use Atreus for his own goals, Kratos steps in.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of characters from the PS4 game make a return in Ragnarok. Atreus is now playable for the first time, fully using his new powers and identity. The goal this time around is to travel the nine realms, defeat the Asgardians, and get through Ragnarok. It&#8217;s the most recent game in the franchise to date, and the end of the current timeline, at least for now.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There you have it! Every God of War game is in order and ready to offer you hundreds of hours of gameplay. Do you accept the challenge before the next chapter comes along?<\/p>\n<p>Your main tools are a PlayStation and a PSP, but don&#8217;t forget to dig out an old Java-based phone if you are a completionist!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What order do the God of War games go in?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The God of War games start with the original trilogy released on the PS2 and later the PS3. Then there&#8217;s God of War: Ascension, a prequel, before the soft reboot duology on PS4 and PS5.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How do I play the God of War games in chronological order?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">In terms of chronology, the God of War timeline starts with God of War: Ascension which kicks off years before Kratos&#8217; betrayal at the hands of Ares. Then there&#8217;s the original trilogy of games, with the handheld releases of Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta in between. God of War (2018) is set much further in the future, and God of War Ragnarok is the most recent game to be released chronologically.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How many God of War games are there?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">There are 10 God of War games in the long-running franchise.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is God of War over?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">While the current series is over, God of War Ragnarok&#8217;s free DLC, Valhalla, hints at future adventures. If the timeline of the two previous releases is any indication, we expect a third game in the soft reboot trilogy to be announced sooner rather than later.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Will God of War be on Xbox?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">God of War is a Sony PlayStation exclusive and has a very slim chance of appearing on a rival console. You can, however, play God of War (2018) on PC with God of War Ragnarok soon to join it through Steam.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What console can you play God of War on?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">You can only play the God of War games on PlayStation consoles. More recently, this means the PS4 and PS5, but older games can be experienced on the PS2 and PS3.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the closest thing to God of War on Xbox?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice is the closest modern game to God of War on Xbox. Dante&#8217;s Inferno and the Devil May Cry series can scratch the itch of older God of War games.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I play God of War in any order?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It&#8217;s recommended to follow the chronological order of the story as each God of War game has a continuing narrative.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gr\/product\/EP9000-CUSA01715_00-0000GODOFWAR3PS4\" target=\"_blank\">God of War\u00ae III Remastered<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>God of War is a massive series with over seven major titles and three side games. Playing God of War games in order is the best way to experience Kratos&#8217; journey, character development, and relationships. 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