Sony’s conference – not in the sports arena for a change, but in L.A’s historic Shrine Theatre – kicked off with an impressive orchestra; drums, ivories horns, strings and baritone voices all coming together to reveal a new God of War.
An older, bearded and ravaged Kratos has a son. We see him, stern and gruff, training the boy to hunt with a bow. They’re attacked by some sort of Nordic wraiths in the forest, before a larger Valhallan guardian takes umbrage to their presence.
It features typical, though refined God of War combat – taking on a bit of Dark Souls influence. And it seems like Kratos’ young charge will aid in combat, shooting enemies with his bow when necessary. It’s Dad of War – and it seems like we’ll see the growth of the relationship betwixt the two – before the boy is inevitable taken away, sending Kratos on a quest for revenge. Probably.
Sporting impressive visuals and even better animation, this is probably the most interesting that God of War has ever appeared.
Last Updated: June 14, 2016
Peter Pan
June 14, 2016 at 08:12
I say Kratos dies, and the boy grows up to become a warrior.
The Order of the Banana
June 14, 2016 at 11:23
Yeah, I’m getting the same vibe… 🙁
HairyEwok
June 14, 2016 at 08:52
Kratos with a beard looks weird.
BakedBagel
June 14, 2016 at 09:16
So do most guys.
but lets not tell them
HairyEwok
June 14, 2016 at 09:37
Wouldn’t want them feeling they wasted money on baard olie 😛
The Order of the Banana
June 14, 2016 at 11:09
Shut your face, baard olie made me the man I am today…
Francois Knoetze
June 14, 2016 at 09:32
Ok I am going to be the odd pickle out. Kratos looks awesome with a beard.
The Order of the Banana
June 14, 2016 at 11:09
Same, I think he rocks the beard like a boss, rather than hipster scum.
The Order of the Banana
June 14, 2016 at 11:08
Epic Bearded Kratos is epic!
Aries
June 14, 2016 at 12:45
Looks epic, camera angle abit too close for me but ok
Momo
June 16, 2016 at 05:55
Ughh, disgusting beard! Wtf