While we know visual references are key, we also wanted to bring in the expertise of two of our community cosplayers to provide how-to resources and tips they put together while making the cosplays themselves!

A Steelbook Display Case (no game disc included) – The God of War Ragnarök Steelbook Display Case depicts renditions of the Bear and the Wolf. Is there any aspect of Atreus’ design for God of War Ragnarök that you are especially proud of or want players to notice? You can see that reflected in the way things are stitched, the choice of materials, and being more thoughtful on how they are surviving the extreme weather conditions. We also know that Freya was once the Valkyrie Queen. With her ability to fight somewhat restored at the beginning of the game as she pursues Kratos and Atreus, are there any particular visual references to her past as a warrior incorporated into her updated look?More than on Kratos, we knew that the training would have a big impact on him, so he needed to have better gear to protect himself. With Atreus, we can also play a bit more with design elements just for visual interest and make him look cool. Printed voucher code for the full God of War Ragnarök game on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. * Elements of her appearance were designed to look unkempt as we imagined she has spent sleepless days and nights in her endless pursuit of Kratos. Covered in a layer of dirt to show her rough living, we also smudged the kohl around her eyes intentionally made to resemble tears to show that behind all that anger there’s a layer of sadness she can’t escape from.

The Giants were master artisans and craft folks. Even though Angrboda has been surviving on her own for so long, we wanted an elegance and beauty reflected in her design that we don’t find in the inhabitants of other Realms. Even though Kratos looks similar to the version of him in God of War (2018), his 3D model was completely re-done to improve quality for the PS5, all detail maps and costumes were made from scratch.

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In a developer interview following the PlayStation Showcase, Sony Santa Monica's Eric Williams, Director of the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok, revealed the character teaser and voice from the gameplay trailer was Thor. He is voiced by Ryan Hurst who is known for his work as Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy. I was worried that Ragnarok’s visuals and performance would suffer slightly from the fact the game still needed to be playable on PS4. While Ragnarok would have obviously been more visually impressive if it was a PS5 exclusive, I’m stunned by just how good this game looks regardless of the platform you pay it on. It’s not only the best-looking PS4 game by some distance; it’s also somehow one of the best-looking PS5 games released so far. Which elements of Freya’s original look as the Witch of the Wilds did the team feel were important to maintain across this next installment? To show our appreciation for all the God of War cosplayers who have taken on Kratos and Atreus over the years, we wanted to make their updated guides for God of War Ragnarök even more comprehensive than the ones we did for God of War (2018). Yggdrasil Cloth Map – This cloth map shows each of the Nine Realms within the branches and roots of Yggdrasil.

In God of War (2018), the team significantly changed Kratos’ look to match the new setting while still maintaining the iconic elements of the character that make him instantly recognizable. Every artist involved in this Art Blast has been able to make their mark with their incredible art. We strive to push the artistic boundaries while always continuing to grow on a journey of craftsmanship, creativity, and close collaborations. Thank you for taking this journey with us!There are so many good interpretations for Mjölnir already in pop culture. For us Thor’s hammer, which he always holds in his left hand, was inspired by the angled look of Norse artifacts and amulets of the time. Is there any aspect of Kratos’ design for God of War Ragnarök that you are especially proud of or want players to notice? Our hope is to be able to build that same connection between our characters and gamers. For our interpretation, we wanted a design that fit within the visual language of the world we had established in God of War (2018), while also complimenting the story and gameplay the team had in mind.

I spoke with God of War veteran and newly appointed director Eric Williams as well as some lead UX, combat, and level designers about their experience crafting the long-awaited sequel and the most significant changes coming to the action and exploration loops. Moreover, you’ll learn about Kratos’ tools/toys, a never-before-seen dwarven realm that feels lived in, the unprecedented number of accessibility features available at launch, and some quality-of-life updates, including new navigation mechanics. Something that isn’t a surprise is how great God of War Ragnarok feels to play. The combat system, which was a highlight of the first game, has been refined, feels tighter, and has added a catalog of new abilities and moves which makes fights feel far more varied than in the original. This is also aided by a massive overhaul of enemies. Gone are the days of fighting endless Draugrs; each realm has several classes of unique enemies, all of which provide added challenge and encourage players to step out of their combat comfort zone. Cory Barlog directed 2007’s God of War 2 and the acclaimed 2018 PS4 instalment. He was also involved in the story and art for most entries since the 2005 original. Day one is dedicated to Concept Art and Character Art. The second part of the art blast will showcase Environment Art, VFX and Lighting. The combat system, which was a highlight of the first game, has been refined, feels tighter, and has added a catalog of new abilities and moves which makes fights feel far more varied than in the original.”We’re worked with our fantastic character artists and writers at SMS, as well as B is for Boy artist Romina Tempest, to create guides that not only give the in-depth references necessary for cosplayers, but also let us play more in the world of God of War by looking at these designs through the lens of our characters. We also wanted to keep the “X” shape on his chest, as that was one of the most memorable visual elements from his outfit as a kid. From that base, we explored a lot of different variations. Like so many modern Triple-A games, God of War: Ragnarok features an array of RPG-like mechanics. Skill trees, gear upgrades, enhancements, attachments, crafting materials… Ragnarok is filled with opportunities to grow your character and make them more powerful. Again, those playing on higher difficulties may find that some of those opportunities are closer to a necessity.