“I don’t want a kid around me”: God of War Director Faced Pushback for the Game’s Most Poignant Aspect That No One Initially Wanted in the Studio
There was essentially a large distinction in the God of War soft reboot when put in contrast to its original video game series. This included the introduction of Kratos’ kid, Atreus, and the Norse Mythology theme, which was a surprise to many but a welcome one.
Kratos and Loki | A still from God of War gameplay
With such drastic changes, one can guess how much of a challenge it would have posed while producing the game. It was also revealed via the creative lead of the game himself how members of the crew were conflicted with many of the ideas they were implementing, including the addition of Atreus.
Why Atreus’s Addition To God Of War Was Conflicted At First
Atreus Spartan Rage | A still from God of War gameplay
Despite being a gambled addition to the game, Atreus, also known as Loki according to his Norse Mythological name, soon became one of the most significant parts of the God of War reboot. He also became a protagonist alongside Kratos in the follow-up GoW: Ragnarok, released in 2022, allowing gamers to play as him during some parts of the game.
SUGGESTED“We have been in training mode all along”: A Terrifying Helldivers 2 Revelation is Enough to Give You Brutal PTSD
Talking about how the studio members debated on the character’s addition to the game, Cory Barlog, the creative director of the game stated the following in an interview via GamesBeat.
Then it was like—people were not that into it. ‘I don’t get it. Why are we putting a kid in here? That’s weird.’ Even Jason McDonald, the lead combat guy, he had said multiple times, ‘I have a kid. Thinking about going into these scenarios, I don’t want a kid around me. That’s dangerous.’ It resonated with him, but in a weird, protective way.
The creative director revealed that members and different leads on the title expressed how they felt weird adding a kid to the dangerous life of Kratos. The presence of a younger character was questioned as he would be portrayed in a potentially harmful environment, causing developers to become protective in a sense.
What Comes Next For A God of War Fan
Main Cover for God of War: Ragnarok
As always, the greed for a new title never ends, and fans, are now looking forward to a potential trilogy for the God of War franchise, following up with the events of Ragnarok. Fortunately, this dream might just be materialized soon, as Santa Monica, the studio responsible for developing the game has posted new job listings, indicating how the studio might be gearing up to get on with the next installment.
SUGGESTEDShadow of the Erdtree Latest Boss Reveal May Have a Connection to the Most Annoying Elden Ring Enemy We All Loved to Farm
It remains highly likely that the rumored title can also turn out to be a spin-off, covering Loki’s journey as he travels across the many lands to find other giants like him in the world. Additionally, most fans also demand Kratos make his way into Egyptian mythology, which would make sense to do so as he has already finished his job in Greek and Norse mythology respectively.
The post “I don’t want a kid around me”: God of War Director Faced Pushback for the Game’s Most Poignant Aspect That No One Initially Wanted in the Studio appeared first on FandomWire.
Welcome to Billionaire Club Co LLC, your gateway to a brand-new social media experience! Sign up today and dive into over 10,000 fresh daily articles and videos curated just for your enjoyment. Enjoy the ad free experience, unlimited content interactions, and get that coveted blue check verification—all for just $1 a month!
Account Frozen
Your account is frozen. You can still view content but cannot interact with it.
Please go to your settings to update your account status.
Open Profile Settings