As youve likely picked up on in the two trailers released to date, Santa Monica Studio has some big, bold ideas for Kratos impending PS4 adventure.
Gone are the gods of Olympus. With his vengeance complete, Kratos now quietly resides in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. But hes not alone. Central to the studios bold reimagining of its long running series is the introduction of Atreus, Kratos son. The youngster will be at your side throughout the game, as father and son embark on a deeply personal quest into the Norse wildlands.
However, this is not your typical stroll in the woods. The pairs quest represents both a physical journey from point A to B, but also an emotional one. Atreus is Kratos second shot at fatherhood, and to get where he needs to go in that regard, hell need to confront his rage and rediscover his humanity. Conversely, Atreus will need to come to terms with his own destiny and learn how to behave less like an emotionally vulnerable child and more like a god. Like I say no teddy bears picnic.
To find out more, we sat down with Game Director Cory Barlog at E3 last week, and he was happy to give us a step-by-step rundown of how the character has taken shape.
