Where is God of War: Ascension in the Timeline?
God of War: Ascension is the eighth major installment in the God of War series, but its position in the timeline has caused some confusion among fans. The game picks up directly where God of War III left off, but subsequent games in the series have ignored its events or even retconned them. So, where does Ascension fit in the grand narrative of the God of War series?
Direct Answer:
To answer the question simply, God of War: Ascension is located between God of War (2005) and God of War II, but beyond its original continuity. This position is evident due to the events depicted in the game and subsequent games. Here’s a detailed breakdown to provide clarity:
• Rage of the Gods (2001): This story takes place prior to the original God of War.
• God of War (2005): This is the classic game that sets the tone for the rest of the series.
• God of War II (2007): The ending of this game sees Kratos set sail for Attica and the events of Kratos Ascending, the PSP game.
Ascending is crucial because it foreshadows the plot of Chain of Memories and Soulcalibur: Warriors of Roses.
• Odyssey (2004) & A Pegasus Rider (2001) : These games were prequels to the series and serve as setup for Kratos’ backstory, which are essential to God of War (2005).
Here’s a brief rundown of the Kratos timeline prior to Ascension
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Kratos betrays the Gods, the Oracle prophecy occurs |
| Rage of the Gods, A Pegasus Rider, & Odyssey occur (pre-story) | |
| God of War (2005) | Ares killed by Kratos at the ending, Kratos becomes a servant of the Olympus |
| Kratos Ascending (PSP 2008) | Kratos sets sail for Attica as the Gods take notice and plot their return |
| • God of War II (2007) | Kratos goes to his mother, Briales, and meets Atlas, who’s crucial in Kratos’ |
• The Betrayal (2013) Ares reveals Zeus’ desire to create God of Gods, Apex Mode‘s
appearance, which, in conclusion, has resulted in its Timeline re-write post-,
God has been made possible by The Betrayal: A Dying God (2017)
So, is God of War Ascension: Ascending where it has been since we last,
Afterwards, because of events.