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Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge hinted at the possibility of a new God of War game set in Egyptian mythology, suggesting a 'full circle' moment for his character, though he later backtracked, leaving the future of the series uncertain.
Drone stocks surged after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to boost American drone manufacturing and usage, emphasizing unleashing drone dominance and rescinding restrictive policies, which benefited smaller drone companies despite no immediate gains for large defense contractors.
Players have been using Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator to recreate familiar faces such as Kratos and Pikachu, as well as experimenting with unusual physique options. The character creator was released by Capcom last week, allowing players to create their Arisen and pawn before the game's release on March 22nd. Some players have managed to create highly accurate versions of characters from other games, while others have opted for more humorous and unconventional creations.
Fortnite's official survey hints at the return of a younger version of the fan-favorite classic skin, Kratos, in Chapter 5 Season 2, coinciding with the rumored Greek mythology theme. While Epic Games has not confirmed this, the potential collaboration aligns with previous survey practices and the skin's design by Fortnite's Chief Creative Officer, Charlie Wen.
The Valhalla DLC for God of War: Ragnarok provides insight into Kratos' future as the series moves beyond its Norse mythology arc. The DLC serves as a therapy session for Kratos, allowing him to confront his violent past and work through his conflicting feelings about being a god. While the ending of Ragnarok sets up potential story threads for the next game, it remains unclear whether Kratos or his son Atreus will be the focus moving forward. There are hints that a future game could explore Ancient Egypt and its mythology, as Kratos has already been there in the Fallen God comic series. Regardless, Valhalla marks a culmination of the Norse series' arc for Kratos, as he reaches a point of acceptance and peace.
Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge faced backlash from the Call of Duty team after roasting the campaign of Modern Warfare 3 during The Game Awards. The latest Call of Duty game has received criticism for its underwhelming single player mode and recycled multiplayer maps. Some developers defended the game, while others pointed out the success of Call of Duty compared to the God of War series. The game's shorter development timeframe and pivot from DLC to a full release have been cited as factors contributing to its poor reviews.
Sony Santa Monica Studio has announced that the upcoming free DLC for God of War Ragnarok, titled Valhalla, will take place after the main game and serve as an epilogue. Players can jump into Valhalla at any time, although it is recommended to finish the main game first. Valhalla features a roguelite gameplay structure, with Kratos facing new challenges and enemies in combat gauntlets. Players will have access to all of Kratos' weapons and fully-upgraded skill trees, with the ability to make choices for temporary upgrades and perks. Valhalla will be available for free on the PlayStation Store.
Kratos has unveiled the rendering of its advanced stealth drone, Thanatos, for the first time, indicating its intention to secure a contract by next year. The design features low-observable elements, including a tailless body, diamond-shaped wings, and a shovel nose. While the potential customer remains unnamed, the presence of a U.S. Air Force logo suggests a connection to the service's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Thanatos represents Kratos' most advanced drone concept to date and could potentially be a contender for the CCA program or other classified projects.
Destiny 2's Season of the Deep has begun with a video game collaboration featuring cosmetic items from Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, and Horizon. The collaboration also includes a floronic Ghost Shell and Sparrow inspired by The Last of Us series. The crossover is a nod to other first-party video game studios and their fans.
Destiny 2's Season of the Deep introduces new missions, activities, and a dungeon, while the PlayStation collaboration brings premium cosmetics inspired by Sony's biggest games, including The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, and Ghost of Tsushima. The cosmetics include armour ornaments, finisher bundles, and a Cordyceps Bundle featuring Clicker Ghost, Blooming Terror Ship, and Quarantine Runner Sparrow. The collaboration is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
Sony Santa Monica shared behind-the-scenes footage of Kratos and Atreus’ final battle with Baldur to celebrate the fifth anniversary of God of War. The design team suggested that the final battle include a sequence where Freya puppeteers the giant Thamur to stop Kratos from bludgeoning her son. With Thamur and Jörmungandr effectively taking each other out of the equation in the fight, all that was left for Sony Santa Monica was to bring it home with Kratos (featuring Atreus) and Baldur’s final bout of fisticuffs. Ultimately, Kratos makes the decision to kill a freshly mistletoe-arrow-struck Baldur to prevent him from murdering his mother in a fit of rage.
God of War Ragnarok's New Game Plus mode has been released, allowing players to take all of their unlocked abilities and gear into an entirely new run, with increased level cap and reworked encounters. The mode includes new armour sets and is impressively robust, but it's up to players to decide if it's enough to tempt them back into the role of Kratos.
God of War Ragnarök's New Game Plus mode adds new armor sets, including Kratos' Spartan armor that allows him to #freethenipple, and burden enchantments that make combat harder. The update also includes the Armor of the Black Bear, a cloak that was re-added to the game after players requested it. However, players cannot access certain areas until they reach the part in the story where those weapons would be unlocked.