Can you play God of War 4 without playing the first 3?

No, it's fine if you don't. The new God of War is a perfect starting point since it's a whole new chapter in Kratos's life. However, bear in mind that the first four games are absolutely fantastic and shouldn't be missed.

Can I play God of War 4 without playing 3?

Sure, you don't technically HAVE to play the past games. Mainly, most of the reboot has the undertones from those past games & make the new games that much more better, trust me! As a HUGE GoW fan since the very beginning over 2 decades ago.

Do I need to play first 3 God of War games?

The main question that I've seen people asking about the new God Of War game is in relation to needing to play the previous games in order to understand (and enjoy this one).

Is God of War 3 and 4 connected?

Yes they are. The chronological order they happen is ascension, chains of Olympus, God of war 1, god of war ghost of Sparta, god of war 2, god of war 3, god of war 4(2018), god of war Ragnorok.

Can I directly play God of War 4?

It's not necessary to play the other games to play this God of War as the story is new, but there are a lot of callbacks to the past games, and as everyone else is saying, the character of Kratos is developed in those games.

God of War | The Story So Far... Everything You Need To Know (2018)

In what order should I play God of War?

Should I play other God of War games before 4?

Playing the previous games will give you a better understanding of Kratos story and the various references they make throughout the game. The story from God of War 2018 is continued in Ragnarok so you may want to play that one.

What's the time skip between God of War 3 and 4?

This means that if the game is based on real-world events to any extent (the volcanic winter of 536 AD and Sparta earthquake of 464 BC), plus the three years between God of War and God of War Ragnarök, there are 1,002 years, roughly, between God of War 3 and 4.

Is Kratos a full god in God of War 3?

Kratos is eventually revealed to be a demigod and the son of Zeus, who later betrays him.

How old is Kratos in God of War 4?

It is widely agreed in the God of War community that Kratos' age in this game is 50 years old.

Can I just play God of War 1 to 3?

The first 3 main games follow the same story, so to fully understand the story and all of its references, I would recommend playing the first and second game (in order) before playing the third. I would not say it is necessary, because it is an action-oriented game, and each part plays fine on its own.

Can I just play God of War 1 2 3 and 4?

You can and you should play it, you just won't get the same impact.

Should I only play God of War 1 2 3?

Not totally. You'll be missing some of the story obviously but to me GOW has never been about the story and it's all about the gameplay. If you don't want to go back and play the GOW Collection or something I'd just play 3.

Can we skip story in God of War 4?

In fact, the storyline is a huge part of the overall God of War experience itself. Thus, to provide players with the best possible experience, the developers at Santa Monica Studios have not included the feature that allows players to skip cutscenes in the game.

How many hours of gameplay is God of War 4?

It should take you over 20 hours to finish the story in God of War Ragnarök. That's the time it should take you if you focus on and steamroll your way through the story, ignoring side quests and not pausing to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Kratos' latest adventure.

Why is Kratos skin white?

An oracle of the village Kratos had just destroyed then cursed him, and this baked the ashes of his wife and daughter on his skin permanently. He would be forever reminded of the pain he caused. From that moment on, Kratos became known as the "Ghost of Sparta" due to his pale, ghostly image.

Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?

While it is true that the hammer would have been an incredible asset for the player, it cannot be wielded or even picked up by Kratos (nor Atreus) for several reasons.

Is Kratos Black or white?

For those who don't know, Kratos has white skin because after Ares tricked him into killing his wife and child in the first game, their ashes covered his skin permanently.

Why is Kratos so weak in gow4?

Simple. He lacks his magic due to his homeland being destroyed as described here: He's also holding back which is been mentioned multiple times, especially in the Thor fight at the beginning of the game.

Why does Kratos age if he's a god?

Kratos is not immortal, but the power he has from the gods means he is nearly impossible to kill and ages far slower than any normal person, which makes Kratos' age difficult to determine.

Should I play GoW before Ragnarok?

You don't need to play God of War (2018) before playing God of War Ragnarok, but you should if you're interested in game lore and the relationship between Kratos and Atreus, among other characters.

Does it matter what God of War you play first?

You don't need to play 2018's 'God of War' to play 'Ragnarok'

Is God of War Ragnarok better than God of War?

God of War: Ragnarok is a grander tale with better graphics and more-varied combat. But the shadow of God of War looms large, and Ragnarok lacks the originality and mystique that made its predecessor a once-in-a-generation delight. To be clear, you should play God of War: Ragnarok.