God of War Timeline ( Real )

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March 22, 2005

Release of God of War (2005)

The original God of War video game was released for the PlayStation 2, marking the beginning of the series.

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March 4, 2008

Release of God of War: Chains of Olympus

God of War: Chains of Olympus was released on the PlayStation Portable, a prequel to the original game.

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March 16, 2010

Release of God of War III

God of War III launched on the PlayStation 3, concluding the original trilogy and featuring advanced graphics and gameplay.

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November 2, 2010

Release of God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Ghost of Sparta was released for the PlayStation Portable, further exploring Kratos's backstory.

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April 20, 2016

Announcement of God of War (2018)

Sony Santa Monica Studio announced a new God of War game to be released on PlayStation 4, featuring a shift to Norse mythology.

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April 20, 2018

Release of God of War (2018)

The God of War reboot was released on PlayStation 4, receiving critical acclaim for its story, characters, and gameplay.

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September 16, 2020

Release of God of War Ragnarök announcement

The sequel to the 2018 God of War game, titled God of War Ragnarök, was officially announced for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

God of War Timeline ( Fictional )

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Age of Myth, Year 0

The Birth of Kratos

Kratos is born in Sparta, destined to become a fierce warrior.

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Age of Myth, Year 10

Kratos Pledges to Ares

Kratos pledges his allegiance to the God of War, Ares, in exchange for power.

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Age of Myth, Year 20

Kratos Kills His Family

Under Ares' influence, Kratos unknowingly kills his wife and daughter, leading to his quest for redemption.

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Age of Myth, Year 25

Kratos Seeks Revenge on Ares

Determined to end Ares’ tyranny, Kratos sets out to kill the God of War.

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Age of Myth, Year 26

Death of Ares

Kratos kills Ares and takes his place as the new God of War.

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Age of Myth, Years 30-40

Kratos Defies Olympus

Kratos rebels against the other gods, leading to his exile and a series of epic battles.

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Age of Myth, Year 35

Encounter with Athena

Athena offers guidance and aid to Kratos, shaping his path forward.

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Age of Myth, Year 38

Kratos Killed the Titans

Kratos battles and defeats the escaped Titans who threaten Olympus.

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Age of Myth, Year 40

Kratos Leaves Olympus

After the fall of Olympus, Kratos vanishes, seeking peace away from the gods.

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Norse Age, Year 0

Years Later: Norse Lands

Kratos lives in the Norse wilderness with his son Atreus, hiding his past.

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Norse Age, Year 1

Death of Faye

Faye, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, passes away, sparking the central quest.

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Norse Age, Year 1

Kratos and Atreus Begin Journey

Kratos and Atreus embark on a journey to fulfill Faye's last wish to spread her ashes from the highest peak.

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Norse Age, Year 1

Battle with Baldur

Kratos and Atreus confront Baldur, the Norse god seeking to harm them.

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Norse Age, Year 1

Truth of Atreus's Identity Revealed

Atreus learns he is also known as Loki, revealing his divine heritage.

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Norse Age, Year 1

Kratos and Atreus Reach Highest Peak

They reach the mountain and place Faye's ashes, concluding their journey.