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God of War 4

God of War 4, also known as God of War (2018) is the eighth game in the mainline franchise overall but counts as a sequel to 2010s God of War 3. The story follows an older Kratos, now with a son, as he takes on Gods from Nordic mythology.

GOD OF WAR 4
God of War (2018)

Franchise
God of War
Platform(s)
PS4 , PC
Released
April 20, 2018
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s)
Sony
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
How Long To Beat
20 Hours
Release Date

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