God of War

God of War Guía y cronología

Kratos has spent a lifetime turning grief into violence, first against the gods of Olympus and later in a world shaped by Norse myth. His journey changes with fatherhood: the brutal battles remain, but so does the question of what he will pass on to his son.

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Timeline guide

God of War: Kratos' Greek and Norse Journeys

For the original story, choose Greek Saga and Release order, beginning with God of War (2005). For the Norse journey, choose Norse Saga and begin with God of War (2018), then Ragnarok.

Entries
11
Released
10
Upcoming
1
Span
2005-2026

The early-life prequels lead the story route, but they are not prerequisites for the original game's introduction to Kratos.

Overview & recommendation

God of War changes its relationship with Kratos as he grows older. The Greek games introduce his anger and its consequences; the Norse games meet a man trying to decide how much of that history his son should inherit.

Those are successive chapters of one life, not competing reboots. You can follow the whole journey, or enter through the later father-and-son story and return to Greece for the background.

Choose one beginning rather than treating the earliest-set game as an obligation. The original God of War establishes the Greek conflict as it was first told. The 2018 game introduces the Norse cast clearly, although knowledge of Greece adds weight to Kratos' silences.

Two Chapters of Kratos' Life Greek history and the later Norse saga

The saga split marks a change of setting and relationships. It does not erase the earlier games or turn the Norse story into an unrelated version of Kratos.

  • Greek Saga (7 entries)

    Kratos' Spartan past and his conflict with the Greek gods, including prequels released after the original adventures.

  • Norse Saga (4 entries)

    The later Norse chapter, beginning with God of War (2018), continuing into Ragnarok and its Valhalla follow-up.

Choosing a God of War Play Order 11 entries

The story route follows the early-life material into the original adventures. For a first playthrough, release order preserves their introductions; Valhalla belongs after Ragnarok rather than before its ending.

  1. 1
    Video GameGod of War Sons of SpartaGame · Feb 12, 2026
  2. 2
    Greek EraGod of War: AscensionGame · 2013
  3. 3
    Greek EraGod of War: Chains of OlympusGame · 2008
  4. 4
    Greek EraGod of WarGame · 2005
  5. 5
    Greek EraGod of War: Ghost of SpartaGame · 2010
  6. 6
    Greek EraGod of War IIGame · 2007
  7. 7
    Greek Era FinaleGod of War IIIGame · 2010
  8. 8
    Norse EraGod of WarGame · 2018
  9. 9
    Norse EraGod of War RagnarokGame · 2022
  10. 10
    Post-RagnarokGod of War Ragnarok: ValhallaGame · 2023
  11. 11
    Video GameGod of War LaufeyGame · Feb 16, 2027Upcoming

How God of War Was Released 11 entries

Publication order shows the move from the Greek action games to the Norse reinvention, with prequels arriving after the stories they illuminate.

  1. 1
    God of WarGame · 2005
  2. 2
    God of War IIGame · 2007
  3. 3
    God of War: Chains of OlympusGame · 2008
  4. 4
    God of War IIIGame · 2010
  5. 5
    God of War: Ghost of SpartaGame · 2010
  6. 6
    God of War: AscensionGame · 2013
  7. 7
    God of WarGame · 2018
  8. 8
    God of War RagnarokGame · 2022
  9. 9
    God of War Ragnarok: ValhallaGame · 2023
  10. 10
    God of War Sons of SpartaGame · Feb 12, 2026
  11. 11
    God of War LaufeyGame · Feb 16, 2027Upcoming

Frequently asked questions 6 answers

Can I start with God of War (2018)?

Yes. It introduces the Norse journey and its central relationship. The Greek games explain the history Kratos carries with him, but you need not play every prequel before meeting Atreus.

Should I play Valhalla before finishing Ragnarok?

No. Valhalla follows Ragnarok and looks back on Kratos' history. Finish the main game's story first.

How many God of War games are there?

There are 11 God of War games released between 2005 and 2026. 10 are already released and 1 is upcoming.

What is the chronological order of God of War?

In chronological (in-universe) order, God of War begins with God of War Sons of Sparta (Video Game) and ends with God of War Laufey. The full chronological list of 11 games is above.

What is the release order of God of War?

By release date, God of War starts with God of War (2005). The most recent release is God of War Sons of Sparta (2026).

What is the next God of War release and what should I play before it?

The next God of War release is God of War Laufey (Feb 16, 2027). To catch up first, choose the relevant continuity and play its released entries. Include alternative editions only if you want them in your personal goal.

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