God of War: Ragnarok News Update

God of War Ragnarök represents the newest chapter in Sony and Santa Monica Studio's acclaimed franchise. Discover the latest game updates and breaking news below.

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God of War Ragnarök News

2025

June 20

Santa Monica Studio revealed PlayStation: The Concert, a live orchestral tour featuring God of War's soundtrack alongside other PlayStation classics. The event will travel across North America starting October.

Full story: PlayStation: The Concert Arrives in US and Canada This Fall (Santa Monica Studio Official X)

May 27

During God of War's 20th anniversary panel, voice actor Christopher Judge discussed how portraying Kratos transformed his worldview. The experience fundamentally altered his views on masculinity, with Judge calling it a completely eye-opening experience.

The actor emphasized the game's unique production culture, noting the team worked without rigid hierarchy. What impressed me most was how every voice mattered - a true creative collaboration, he reflected.

Full story: Kratos Actor Shares How God of War Revolutionized His Worldview (GamesRadar)

April 14

Composer Bear McCreary told VGC he considers his work on God of War's modern titles artistically fulfilled. His iconic scores for both the 2018 reboot and Ragnarök helped redefine the franchise's musical identity.

Full story: God of War Composer Feels His Musical Journey is Complete (VGC)

March 17

PlayStation confirms celebrations for God of War's 20th anniversary this March. All players receive commemorative Dark Odyssey cosmetic items for Kratos and his gear, available anniversary day.

Full story: Anniversary Bonus - Relive Classic Kratos in New God of War 2 Skin (Game8)

February 27

Bear McCreary shared with VideoGamer his unforgettable experience at E3 2016, when the God of War reboot debuted. The composer described the audience's electrifying response to Kratos' redesign as absolute creative ecstasy.

Full story: Composer Recalls E3's Legendary God of War Reveal (VideoGamer)

February 21

Gallery Nucleus announces a special exhibition honoring God of War's 20th anniversary, running March 15-23, 2025, per their official social media announcement.

Full story: God of War Art Exhibition Coming to Gallery Nucleus (Nucleus Gallery Official X)

January 23

Creative Director Cory Barlog from Santa Monica Studio will speak at DICE Summit 2025 alongside Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann, as announced by both studios.

Full story: God of War and The Last of Us Directors to Headline DICE 2025 (Naughty Dog Official X)

January 15

Santa Monica Studio issued an official statement expressing solidarity with those impacted by recent California wildfires, extending support to affected communities.

Full story: Studio Statement on California Wildfire Crisis (Santa Monica Studio Official X)

2024

December 9

Former Santa Monica Studio art director Raf Grassetti has joined Naughty Dog after a brief tenure at Netflix's dissolved gaming division.

Full story: Ex-God of War Art Lead Joins The Last of Us Team (VGC)

September 23

God of War Ragnarök's PC release faces backlash on Steam, with many players dissatisfied with mandatory PSN account linking affecting the game's user rating.

Full story: Steam Community Reacts to PSN Requirements (Game8)

2023

December 20

Original God of War creator David Jaffe noted how Ragnarök's introspective Kratos differs significantly from the Spartan warrior he originally conceived in 2005.

Full story: Franchise Creator Reflects on Kratos' Evolution (Game8)