It seems that Norse mythology and Viking culture seem to have recently exploded in popularity thanks to games like God of War, and now the recently revealed Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Valhalla’s cinematic trailer was revealed at the beginning of this month to much fanfare across the internet, with fans excited to see Ubisoft’s take on a Norse setting.
However, the game’s focus on a Norse setting also got many in the gaming community thinking about another major game that shifted towards Norse culture and themes: God of War. As a result, fans on social media platforms have been speculating, discussing, and making art combining God of War and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
As the weeks go on and fans are learning more and more about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, like the addition of historically accurate Viking rap battles, tons of speculation has arisen. Speculation as to where this installment may take the game’s core narrative, how the Saxons will be depicted, or how combat will change this time around. While tons of new information has been talking about and confirmed by members of Ubisoft there is still plenty of information that fans still don’t know.
It seems that all this speculation has bred even more speculation, as the internet is ablaze with speculation for the next God of War installment on PS5. Fans of the 2018 reboot seem reinvigorated after Valhalla’s reveal, wondering what could appear in God of War PS5. The natural connection between both game’s setting has also inspired some impressive crossover art on social media. Recently, a Twitter user by the name of @BT_BlackThunder created some truly epic art featuring the Norse worlds of God of War and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
The artwork in question combines several aspects of both series. Notably, it is a reimagining of the official art that debuted during Ubisoft and BossLogic’s stream that proceeded the worldwide premiere trailer of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, while reflecting God of War this time around. The artwork features Thor holding Mjolnir while being flanked by red and blue motifs of Kratos on each side. Even God of War’s director Cory Barlog replied to the fanart with a short message showing is appreciate saying, “love this!”
Ubisoft has showcased some truly impressive art work from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla while dishing out more and more information about the game. However, members of the God of War art team have also no doubt been hard at work behind the scenes while the next game is in development. Recently God of War’s art director, Raf Grassetti, drew a haunting rendition of M. Bison from the Street Fighter series. Whatever artistic direction the next installment of God of War takes, it's sure to impress.
God of War is available now exclusively for PS4.
Source: BlackThunder (via Twitter)