God of War currently holds an average of 94% with 108 reviews on Metacritic, meaning that Kratos beats all of this year's mega hits, such as Monster Hunter: World (90%), Dragon Ball FighterZ (86%), and Far Cry 5 (84%) and undoubtedly is one of those truly rare titles that define the console generation. It looks like director Cory Barlog and his crew have one more reason to celebrate.
According to PlayStation Blog,
God of War has become the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive, with more than 3.1 million units sold globally in the first three days (April 20–22). Santa Monica Studio, and studio head Shannon Studstill released this personal message to thank fans who have supported their vision:
“I would like to personally thank the millions of fans around the world who decided to embark on Kratos’ latest adventure with us. Your support is truly inspiring, and it’s a reason why we push ourselves every day to go beyond the boundaries of play. I’d also like to thank our Creative Director, Cory Barlog, and Director of Product Development, Yumi Yang and our entire amazing team at Santa Monica Studio. The belief in the game’s vision and the passion for storytelling across the team is undeniable. We look forward to hearing more about how fans are creating new memories of their favorite God of War gameplay moments that will be remembered for a long time.”
To show you the success of God of War, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End sold 2.7m units in its first week, Horizon Zero Dawn sold 2.6m units in two weeks, and The Last of Us shipped 3.4m units in 3 weeks on PlayStation 3. We congratulate SIE Sony Santa Monica on their amazing and well-deserved success.
From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for God of War. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest.
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