On what date was God of War (2018) released worldwide for PlayStation 4?

God of War (2018) was released worldwide for PlayStation 4 on April 20, 2018.

Developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game reimagined the series rather than continuing its Greek setting directly. It moved Kratos to the world of Norse mythology and introduced his son, Atreus, as a central companion.

The release date followed an extensive marketing campaign and marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise. Unlike earlier entries, which emphasized Greek mythology and a fixed camera, the 2018 game used a continuously filmed third-person perspective and focused more heavily on exploration, character relationships, and role-playing elements.

The game launched exclusively on PlayStation 4. A Windows version followed on January 14, 2022, and a PlayStation 5 version became available through backward compatibility and later platform support. Its release is often confused with God of War Ragnarök, which arrived in 2022.