The PlayStation 5 recently reached its sixth month anniversary since releasing in November 2020. With the current generation of PlayStation hardware in full swing, it comes as no surprise that the big games are readying for release. While most PlayStation fans are still focused on the recent gameplay reveal of Horizon: Forbidden West, the impending God of War: Ragnarok is still one of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 titles.
With God of War: Ragnarok's release date nowhere in sight, some fans are using the wait to make some stunning tributes. Redditor user KratosMemories brought to life an incredible and creative interpretation of the former Greek god and current fugitive of the Norse deities. The recent post on the God of War subreddit sees Kratos as a different kind of warrior, taking the form of a Viking warlord.
KratosMemories was not content with just providing God of War fans with a stunning portrait that is worth praise on its own, but took it further by adding some sleek animation. The 30 second clip sees the new "Viking Kratos" sit atop an imposing thrown as a mix of rain and embers pass. Even Kratos is not solitary in the clip, having his body and head be part of the animation. The clip even goes beyond by adding some intense music alongside an opening soundbite of Kratos saying "you must prepare yourself."
This new animation has definitely made an impact on the God of War subreddit, currently sitting at a 99 percent upvote with numerous Reddit accolades. The post even earned a Gold Award just 12 hours after posting, meaning that KratosMemories' Viking style may make a comeback in their next project. A big reason why the community has taken a shine to the artwork is that it comes as a nice distraction from the recent God of War news. Recent reports have indicated that God of War: Ragnarok has been delayed after journalist Jason Schreier noted that the decision to do so was made by Sony months ago.
With no release date in sight for the sequel to the 2018 God of War reboot, fans will have to keep awaiting for the journey of Kratos and Son to continue within the new generation of hardware. Although for most fans, just learning the actual name of the game could be a big help. While many have referred to the sequel as "God of War: Ragnarok," the game has yet to be officially named. Thanks in part to a recently found investor report, more confusion has been generated over the God of War sequel's title. Regardless of what will likely be a tough wait for fans, the love for the franchise is not slowing down as demonstrated by KratosMemories and the rest of the God of War subreddit.
The God of War sequel is in development for PlayStation 5.