Who composed the soundtrack for the 2018 video game God of War?

Bear McCreary composed the soundtrack for the 2018 video game God of War.

McCreary's score helped establish the game's Norse atmosphere while supporting its quieter family drama. The main theme uses large orchestral forces and prominent vocal writing, giving Kratos a sound that feels both mythic and mournful. The music changes in scale as the story moves from intimate scenes to battles involving gods and monsters.

The score includes the recurring Kratos theme and music associated with Atreus, Faye, and the game's major locations. McCreary later returned to compose the music for God of War Ragnarök, allowing themes from the 2018 game to develop across the sequel.

Bear McCreary is sometimes confused with composers who worked on other entries in the franchise. For example, Gerard K. Marino composed music for the original God of War, while McCreary is specifically associated with the Norse-era games.