Are you curious about the timeline order of the game God of War? If so, then you need to listen to this article to the end!
God of War is one of the most popular action-adventure game series in the world today.
This game combines a variety of amazing action coupled with a strong narrative, and has an iconic character, namely Kratos.
So, this time we will share a timeline of the God of War game that you can use to play it from the start.
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Timeline Game God of War
Here is the God of War Game timeline that you need to know:
God of War: Ascension (2013)
Ascension is about Kratos' revenge. This is also the beginning of Kratos' transformation from the Spartan demigod to finally the God of War.
Ascension takes place months after Kratos was manipulated into killing his wife and daughter by the Greek god of war, Ares.
Kratos, who was traumatized by the murder, refused to honor the oath he had made to Ares.
And that made Ares furious and ordered Fury to punish Kratos' betrayal.
The game ends when Kratos leaves his Spartan home, still consumed by his grief
God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)
God of War: Chains of Olympus takes place in the midst of Kratos' ten-year devotion to the gods.
After the service period is over, it will free him from the torturous visions of his past.
The main plot of the game is about Kratos who is tasked with rescuing Helios, the Titan God of the Sun, from the underworld on the orders of Athena.
There, Kratos meets the game's main antagonist, Persephone, Queen of the Underworld.
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God of War (2005)
The story of God of War takes place about 10 years after Ascension. Here Kratos succumbs to his grief and jumps off a cliff into the Aegean Sea.
Before he dives into the sea, we look back three weeks back to find out what made Kratos dove into the sea.
Kratos, who is nearing the end of his service to the gods, is given one final task by Athena, which is to defeat Ares and save the city of Athens from its siege.
This task takes Kratos to hell and back with Kratos finally confronting the God of War.
After dealing with the God of War and winning, Kratos jumps into the sea.
Athena pulled him out of the water and offered him a throne on Olympus, completing his 10 year journey to become the God of War.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)
Ghost of Sparta takes place in the time between God of War and God of War 2.
Kratos travels to Atlantis where he meets his mortal mother and long lost brother, Deimos, who were kidnapped by the gods as a child to prevent the destruction of Olympus.
God of War: Betrayal (2007)
The gods, displeased with Kratos, seek to stop his latest conquest by Argos, a giant in the service of Hera, Queen of the Gods.
Kratos is framed for the murder of Argos by an unknown assassin in an attempt to further tear his relationship with Olympus.
Then, Zeus sent a messenger to end Kratos' continued resistance. Kratos responds with violence, and once again defies the gods.
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God of War 2 (2007)
God of War 2 brings Kratos together with Zeus, King of Olympus. Kratos, who has been ostracized for his rage for years, refuses Athena's pleas for peace and continues to wreak havoc across Greece.
This is the end point for Olympus; Zeus descends on the battlefield and kills Kratos.
Kratos finds a new ally in Gaia, the mother of the Titans and Earth. He gave Kratos a way to rewrite the past and save his own life.
After traveling to the Underworld, Kratos followed Gaia's instructions, which led him to the Sisters of Fate.
After more bloodshed, Kratos takes control of the Loom of Fate and returns to where he died.
Kratos' plan to kill Zeus is thwarted when another Olympian steps in front of his sword.
Then Kratos uses Loom's power to recruit the Titans of the past to fight in the future.
God of War 3 (2010)
God of War 3 ends Kratos' Greek saga and ends his war with Zeus and the Olympians.
Kratos and the Titans battle against the Olympians which ends in a major disaster.
Kratos descends to the Underworld to team up with his old ally to defeat Zeus once and for all.
Back on Earth, Kratos faces the wrath of the Titans and Gods, which leads him on an epic killing spree leading to a final showdown with Zeus.
God of War: A Call from the Wilds
God of War: A Call from the Wids is a Facebook Messenger text adventure released ahead of God of War 2018.
The story, which is about 30 minutes long, introduces Kratos' son, Atreus, and provides background on the character's extra-sensory abilities, while adding a bit of spice to his relationship with Kratos and his mother, Faye.
The story is set before 2018's God of War when Faye is still alive.
God of War (2018)
Set several years after God of War 3, 2018's God of War brings Kratos from Greece to the Norse world of Midgard, where Kratos now lives with his son, Atreus.
Kratos and Atreus plan to fulfill Faye's last wish, which is to scatter her ashes from the highest peaks in the Nine Realms.
Their journey is not an easy climb, as the two travel through various realms, meeting friends and foes from Norse mythology, including Baldur, Freya, Thor's sons Magni and Modi, the last living giant, Jörmungandr, and Mimir.
Along the way, Kratos struggles with fatherhood and the truth he's been hiding from Atreus, about his past and Atreus' identity.
After their adventure, the Nine Realms entered Fimbulwinter, the precursor to Ragnarok, the end of the world, for three years.
God of War Ragnarok (2022)
Game ink is set three years after 2018's God of War, during the Nine Realms near the end of Fimbulwinter and the start of Ragnarok.
Many characters returned from 2018, along with newcomers like Odin the Father and his son Thor.
But the game remains focused on the adventures of Kratos and Atreus with a greater emphasis on Atreus exploring his newfound identity and powers.
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