PlayStationMar 04, 2026
Explore the full God of War timeline, from Kratos’ war against the Greek gods to the Norse saga in God of War Ragnarök.
The God of War series follows one of gaming’s most intense character arcs.
What begins as a brutal revenge story against the Greek gods eventually evolves into a much deeper journey about redemption and fatherhood.
This guide explains the full timeline of the God of War franchise.
The earliest events occur during the Greek mythology era.
Kratos begins as a Spartan warrior who makes a deal with the god Ares.
After being manipulated into killing his own family, Kratos begins a relentless quest for revenge.
Major Greek-era games include:
Kratos eventually becomes the new God of War.
Which, unsurprisingly, does not solve his anger issues.
Kratos eventually turns against the Olympian gods themselves.
This leads to a catastrophic war that destroys much of the Greek world.
The key games in this part of the timeline are:
By the end of this saga, most of the Greek gods are dead.
Which, to be fair, was always Kratos’ plan.
Years later, Kratos travels to the Norse world and starts a new life.
He now has a son named Atreus.
The story shifts dramatically from revenge to responsibility.
Games in this era include:
Kratos must confront gods like Thor and Odin while trying to guide his son.
It turns out raising a child may be harder than fighting gods.
Kratos’ story is one of the most dramatic character evolutions in gaming.
He begins as a warrior consumed by rage.
He eventually becomes a father trying to break the cycle of violence.
And honestly, that’s a much harder battle than defeating Zeus.
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