The fourth installment in the God of War franchise marks a departure from the traditional formula. Set many years after the original trilogy in a world of Norse mythology, Kratos must learn to control his anger whilst teaching his son to become a warrior. Cory Balrog (Best. Surname. Ever) of Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that the game will feature a new progression system. He also said that both Kratos and his son will be fully customizable.
"You can really feel like, 'OK this is my take on the game.'" he said. He also hinted at an 'epiphany moment' like the one revealed halfway through Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. "I think I've always been chasing that, that kind of 'this game is awesome.'"