Kratos' Blades of Chaos have a mysterious symbol unnoticed for 21 years. New series' side story to be released in 2025
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the God of War series, the Santa Monica studio has revealed an interesting fact, closely related to the character of Charlie Wen. We owe the legendary designer, among other things, the appearance of Kratos.
Update (March 23)
Jeff Grubb reports that a new spin-off of the God of War series set in ancient Greece is set to be released in 2025. Unfortunately, the journalist didn't provide more details. However, he suggested that rumors about the remastered collection appeared too quickly, which may mean that something is going on, but it remains a song of the distant future. Santa Monica studio recently announced that no project related to the God of War brand will be announced during the ongoing celebrations of the series' 20th anniversary. For this reason, an anniversary film has hit the internet, which you can watch below.
Original news (March 22)
The Blades of Chaos are a weapon well known to every fan of the God of War series. Probably not everyone knows that Kratos' main weapon hides a certain secret. It turns out that the blades, which the Ghost of Sparta received as a gift from Ares, have the name of the iconic god's designer, Charlie Wen, engraved on them.
Santa Monica studio recently shared this interesting detail on X for the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the God of War series.
Charlie Wen, a Concept Artist for God of War (2005), played a huge role in designing Kratos. His influence on the series is undeniable—but did you know his name is literally in the game?
Look closely at the Blades of Chaos on the original cover art—his name is carved into the handle. A hidden tribute to the man who helped bring the Ghost of Sparta to life - reveal the devs.
Source: Santa Monica Studio.
For those unfamiliar with the God of War series, let us remind you that the Blades of Chaos have been the main character's weapon since the series' first installment. Forged in the deepest depths of Hades, they are connected with chains that not only bind them to the Ghost of Sparta, but also strengthen him and allow him to attack enemies from a greater distance.
The blades, as well as Kratos himself, are mainly the work of the aforementioned Charlie Wen. The developer once boasted on the internet about one of the first projects for the God of War, featuring a cult weapon, which was made in 2003... on a napkin.
