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God of War II

by SCE Santa Monica Studio · published by Capcom

Released March 13, 2007 on PlayStation 2.

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About God of War II

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your way through countless hoards of monsters from Greek Mythology in an attempt to locate the temple of the sisters of fate, find the blade of Olympus which holds your godly power take your revenge on Zeus himself.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 2NAMarch 13, 2007 · Out now
PlayStation 2EUApril 27, 2007 · Out now
PlayStation 2AUMay 3, 2007 · Out now
PlayStation 2JPOctober 25, 2007 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score934 reviews
Player score861052 ratings on IGDB

God of War II FAQ

When did God of War II come out?

God of War II was released on March 13, 2007 for PlayStation 2.

Is God of War II on PlayStation 5?

No. God of War II has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is God of War II on Xbox Series X|S?

No. God of War II has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is God of War II on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. God of War II has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is God of War II on PC?

No. God of War II has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Who is making God of War II?

God of War II is developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio and published by Capcom and Sony Computer Entertainment.

Is God of War II multiplayer?

No. God of War II is single player only.

Is God of War II good?

Critics give God of War II an average score of 93/100 across 4 reviews.

God of War series

20 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. God of War2005
  2. God of War II2007
  3. God of War: Betrayal2007
  4. God of War: Chains of Olympus2008
  5. God of War2009
  6. God of War II2009
  7. God of War III2010
  8. God of War: Ghost of Sparta2010
  9. God of War: Ghost of Sparta2011
  10. God of War: Chains of Olympus2011
  11. God of War: Ascension2013
  12. God of War III: Remastered2015
  13. God of War: A Call from the Wilds2018
  14. God of War2018
  15. God of War Ragnarök2022
  16. God of War Sons of Sparta2026
  17. God of War Laufey2027
  18. God of War RemakeTBA
  19. God of War III RemakeTBA
  20. God of War II RemakeTBA

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