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[Nibel]

Update 2:

Polygon sources say it's real.

We've contacted Sony for comment on the apparent leak and will update with any response. However, sources have indicated to Polygon that the artwork is legitimate.

Source: http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/5/11366326/god-of-war-4-concept-art-kratos-norse-mythology

Update:

Images restored!

I think I missed some (or maybe a lot) but this is what I have:
https://imgur.com/a/5CSGB

Additional images: https://imgur.com/a/Bm7Aa





Also it's explicitly stated to be Kratos:

Nope. The leaked artworks clearly state Kratos:http://i.imgur.com/uCaumMb.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MwLn18f.jpg

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Kratos is back

- There is Kratos, with beard;
- The setting is the Norse Mythology;
- Kratos will visit Alfheim, “Land Of The Fairies”, one of the Nine Worlds and home of the Light Elves (concepts show the Wall and the Temple Door);
- Kratos will be in one or more prison;
- Kratos has an Axe, with wich he can cut vines and create bridges/walkways;
- The surrounding environment could interact with the character (if Kratos brushes-up against the vines, they expell visible spores).

We remind you we also expect a cinematic trailer with “Gorgon & Hydra”, according to our previous leak.

Much more at the
source (NerdLeaks)

https://twitter.com/shinobi602/status/717015410051313664

https://twitter.com/shinobi602/status/717018912383221761

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

Unless this is a really early design this looks fake.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Ewwww. Its literally Kratos with a beard. gtfo.

 

[Robot Pants]

Wellp

 

[anexanhume]

Unless this is a really early design this looks fake.

Look through all the concept images. A lot of effort for a fake. Last time we saw this much concept art leak, it turned out to be Horizon from Guerrilla.

 

[wmlk]

- Kratos will visit Alfheim, “Land Of The Fairies”

WE SWORD ART ONLINE

KRATOS IS KIRITO

 

[RoboPlato]

The environmental art looks fantastic.

 

[LightOfTruth]

Are they axing Athena's blades?

 

[Servbot24]

There's no way that's real. Either a very early design or fan-made.

 

[Neuromancer]

I don't buy it. Who is nerd leaks anyway?

 

[Y2Kev]

Is it actually Kratos is another setting or is it a new character named Kratos?

 

[HorcaCZ]

Please no Kratos this time.

 

[Rymuth]

Yeeeeeeeeeaaaah, welcome back, Kratos!

 

[funkystudent]

More Kratos? Really?

I am OUT!

 

[Wishmaster92]

Graphics look bad

 

[Loris146]

This screen is pretty bad. Other images are good

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Graphics look bad

What graphics?

 

[RoboPlato]

There's no way that's real. Either a very early design or fan-made.

There's 28 concept art images. The model looks super early but this is a lot of work if it's fake.

 

[jediyoshi]

Graphics look bad

I lol'd

 

[Loudninja]

Is it actually Kratos is another setting or is it a new character named Kratos?

Sotark

 

[zswordsman]

I don't hate kratos. so whatevs

 

[wild wild rice]

What's he gonna do, prune that pretty foliage with his tiny axe?

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

Is it actually Kratos is another setting or is it a new character named Kratos?

beardos son of beard

 

[Matticers]

I'm kind of iffy on whether or not I even want Kratos back. But Kratos with a beard and magically putting him in a new setting? Yeah, that's dumb.

I love the whole viking theme for a game like this but it shouldn't be with Kratos.

 

[WaterAstro]

OP is wrong. This is the real Cod of War 4 leak.

Spoiler

 

[Reset]

Ugly looking beard. If it's real, glad to see Kratos is back. Just change that awful beard design back to the original or get rid of it.

 

[Digital-Hero]

Reincarnated Kratos.

 

[Welfare]

Probably not Greek Kratos, but a new character that just so happens to have the name Kratos.

 

[Chase17]

Sotark

lol

 

[Rymuth]

Is it actually Kratos is another setting or is it a new character named Kratos?

Considering the Omega tattoo on his body, it's gotta be the same one. Different language etc.

 

[Ydelnae]

Graphics look bad

Will wait for the PS4K version

Spoiler

I hate these kind of posts

 

[CountAntonius]

Beard makes everything new again.

 

[taoofjord]

Kratos with a beard is hilarious. That surely must have come out of focus testing.

 

[Eylos]

Fake

 

[Insane Metal]

People complaining about Kratos? Wtf? Gimme MOAR KRATOS PLEASE

 

[chicko1983]

damn, was hoping for Egyptian over Norse.

 

[Hesemonni]

Max Payne 3 Kratos.

 

[Corpekata]

Said in other thread but the Kratos model reminds me of like a bootleg mod for a Souls game create a character, especially with the pose and weapon.

 

[Dennis]

Kratos will visit Alfheim, “Land Of The Fairies”

We did it, fam! We are finally off the boat!

 

[FStop7]

No more lighthearted fun-loving Kratos.

 

[GreatNumber]

So is Kratos going to be the true black swordsman?

 

[Cardon]

Is it actually Kratos is another setting or is it a new character named Kratos?

Thinking it may be new character named Kratos or perhaps some sort of loose warrior "reincarnation" thing if SSM wanted to go that route. Based on that concept art pic though the dude looks like Graham McTavish.

 

[MBS]

We really need to know what happened to Kratos after the end of GOW3..

 

[Smellycat]

lol bearded Kratos. Is that what is new?

 

[Gator86]

I'm on board. God of War is still a fantastic franchise. Hope they can do some stuff to freshen it up a bit, but otherwise I'm more than happy to play another one.

 

[UnluckyKate]

OP is wrong. This is the real Cod of War 4 leak.

Spoiler

ah ! I got that !

 

[Memento]

Come on guys...

100% fake.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Norse Mythology? Wicked.

Kratos? Sigh... I hope he's significantly changed since God of War. I can't take Angry Dickhead Kratos anymore.

 

[Jacob4815]

Early concept art. Not definitive. Don't jump to conclusions.

 

[XxRampage07xX]

Yep that's Kratos (with a different beard).

And he also looks more friendly.