Developer(s) - SIE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s) - Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform(s) - PlayStation 4
Release - April 20th 2018
Genre(s) - Action-adventure, action role-playing
Mode(s) - Single-player
Synopsis:
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.
Editions (Aside from standard copy):
Digital Deluxe Edition - $69.99
For gamers that don’t want a disc, there’s God of War Digital Deluxe Edition. It comes with a digital download, a digital art book, a comic made by Dark Horse Comics, a theme for the PS4’s software, the Death’s Vow Armor Set and Exile’s Guardian Shield. In the United States and Canada, Sony will also ship you a limited edition God of War pin to wear.
Collectors Edition - $129.99
God of War Collector’s Edition includes a 9-inch statue of Kratos and Artreus, a Steelbook case, two Huldra Brothers carvings taken directly from the game, a cloth game map and an exclusive lithograph. Those are just the physical trinkets. Buyers also get the Death’s Vow Armor Set, Guardian Shield, comic, digital art book and the PS4 theme from the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Stone Mason Edition - $149.99
If you are a really big fan of the series, the Stone Mason Edition is the most interesting of all the God of War editions. It’s also the reason you should make your decisions about God of War pre-orders quickly. This package won’t stay in stock for long.
Stone Mason Edition comes with a Stone Mason’s Ring, Mimir’s Head keychain, a 2-inch horse carving and a 2-inch troll carving. It also unlocks the Defender of the Chosen Shield in the game. According to Sony, you can’t get these items any other way.
God of War Stone Mason Edition also includes the items from the other editions. You get the 9-inch Kratos statue, the Steelbook case, the 2-inch Huldra brothers carvings, the lithograph and the cloth map from the Collector’s Edition. You also get the Death’s Vow Armor Set, Guardian Shield, digital comic, digital art book and the dynamic theme from the Digital Deluxe Edition.
God of War Limited Edition 1TB PS4 Pro - $399.99
If you are such a fan of God of War that you’re ready to upgrade to PS4, the PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB God of War Limited Edition System is the right buy for you. It’s also perfect for the PS4 gamer that has a 4K television and is looking to ditch the regular PS4 for better graphics.
This PS4 Pro bundle comes with a disc copy of God of War, a gray DualShock 4 Controller and a gray PS4 Pro console with 1TB of storage. The console and controller have designs and symbols on them inspired by the game, and the game’s logo is embossed on the controller’s black trackpad.
God of War has enhanced graphics for PS4 Pro, so if you want the game with 4K graphics and a wide color gamut, plug this console into a 4K TV with HDR support for the best experience.