God of War Ragnarokis finally on PS Plus, which marks a strong start for the Sony subscription service. As the most recent entry in the series,God of War Ragnarokbrought the Norse chapter of the franchise to a thrilling climax, as Kratos finally faces Odin. Its place in the PS Plus catalog comes at a perfect time, too, as theGod of Warfranchise is getting closer to its 20th anniversary.
This makes the timing ofRagnarok’s PS Plus premierequite intriguing.God of War’s 20th anniversary is on March 22, and the two decades that this series has spanned have no signs of stopping yet. After the finale ofRagnarok, there is plenty of speculation about where the next game might go. While developer Santa Monica Studio has yet to confirm the next chapter,Ragnarok’s place on the PS Plus roster could be setting the stage for a big 20th-anniversary announcement.
There Could Be More to Ragnarok’s PS Plus Release Than Meets the Eye
Possible God of War 20th Anniversary Announcements
The three possibilities listed above have been at the forefront ofGod of Warrumors. Talk of aGod of Warremastered collectionhas been ongoing, and theories regarding the next installment and a potential Atreus-focused spin-off have also continued to be the focus of fan discussions. There is no exact way to know what Santa Monica Studio has up its sleeve, but puttingRagnarokon PS Plus just a few months out from its 20th anniversary feels like a strategic move.
Of course, it could simply be Sony wanting tobeef up its PS Plus roster. However, this could also be a way to reignite excitement for the series in order to haveGod of Warfresh in gamers' minds ahead of a larger reveal. ReleasingRagnarokon PS Plus to set up an announcement could be the perfect one-two punch needed to bring excitement back to Sony.
Following the cancelation of several live-service projects,including aGod of Warlive-service game, and the failure ofConcord, it looks like Sony may be going back to the drawing board. Single-player narratives have been at the heart of Sony’s success, and revealing freshGod of Warcontent to remind gamers of what it does best could be a great way to celebrate one of its biggest franchise’s anniversaries.
In addition to Bluepoint’sGod of Warproject being canceled, Bend Studio’s multiplayer project was shut down as well.
God of War’s Next Move Could Be Waiting in the Wings
Whetherthe next thing fromGod of Waris a remastered collection of the original trilogy, an Atreus spin-off, or a mainline chapter, it will be intriguing to see what Santa Monica Studio has planned. Now that a live-service game is off the table, it seems likely that these three options are what could possibly be revealed on the franchise’s anniversary.
God of War’s 20th anniversary is on March 22, and the two decades that this series has spanned have no signs of stopping yet.
Two full decades ofGod of Warhave built an impressive legacy, and Kratos' journey and growth as a character has been fascinating to watch unfold. From his rage-filled beginnings to his current role as a father, Kratos is one of PlayStation’s most compelling protagonists. The evolution of the series has brought it to this moment, and it will be exciting to see if the 20th anniversary actually brings forth anything significant. For such a massive franchise, it would be surprising ifGod of Warskipped over this big of a milestone, so some kind of reveal from Santa Monica Studio feels likely.
