Creating a personality from the bottom up will be daunting, however creating a personality’s progress by way of progressive storylines is a raging beast of a job in itself. Santa Monica Studio took on this problem by way of its complete growth of the beloved Atreus, son of Kratos in God of Battle Ragnarök, the place the principle focus was to form shift Atreus from “boy right into a younger man” together with his personal distinctive motivations.

A brand new God of Battle Ragnarök deep-dive that includes views from builders at Santa Monica Studio particulars the journey of Atreus’ character growth, particularly turning him right into a playable character and narrative driving-force. One fascinating aspect of Atreus coated is the story behind Atreus’ weapon alternative in God of Battle Ragnarök.

Followers could also be stunned to listen to that whereas brainstorming concepts for Atreus’ weapons there have been different choices thought-about together with the bow, which in the end grew to become the main target.

“There was numerous speak early on about whether or not we should always give Atreus a sword or a knife, however we didn’t wish to overload gamers and wished to depart room for Atreus to develop” says Bruno Velasquez, animation director at Santa Monica Studio.

The choice to not overload gamers with weapon decisions gave builders an opportunity to flesh out the bow and the way it may be utilized in numerous methods, contemplating ranged and melee assaults, in addition to easy duties like prying open chests to collect objects.

Extra than simply how he makes use of it, honing in on the bow introduced the chance to discover why Atreus makes use of the bow and his connection to it.  

Atreus’ mom Faye gave him the weapon and taught him the best way to use it, making it rather more than a device. The bow is a small piece of her that he carries with him, in addition to an extension of himself, as we see within the multitude of the way he makes use of it to work together with the world. 

“We would like gamers to know that the bow is a part of him – he’s at all times utilizing it, he’s at all times enthusiastic about it” says Grace Pan, animator at Santa Monica Studio.

Try the complete article for extra on the journey of Atreus’ growth in God of Battle Ragnarök.

For these simply starting their journey, God of Battle Ragnarök is a part of the Days of Play sale on PlayStation Retailer*. Be taught extra right here.  

*The Days of Play sale is out there on PlayStation Retailer till June 12, 2023 at 11:59pm native time.