God of War Fans Furious Over Disappointing 20th Anniversary Reward

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Summary

  • Santa Monica Studio disappoints fans with a simple Greek omega avatar for 20th anniversary celebration.
  • Fans had high hopes for new game announcements or Greek Saga remasters.
  • God of War Ragnarok released a new patch with a Dark Odyssey Collection celebrating 20 years of the franchise.

As a dedicated God of War fan, I was thrilled when Santa Monica Studio announced a special bonus for us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this iconic franchise. However, I must admit, the excitement quickly dwindled as what they offered fell far short of my expectations. Instead of something grand, all PlayStation gamers like me could claim was a free avatar for our profiles on the PlayStation Network. While it’s a nice touch, it feels like a small gesture compared to the magnitude of this momentous occasion.

Initially, the God of War series started as a straight action-adventure game but gradually added action-RPG features. The first installment of this series was exclusively available for North American PlayStation 2 users on March 22, 2005, with the European release coming approximately three months later. Over time, there were four main console games featuring Kratos within the Greek pantheon, including the prequel God of War: Ascension. In 2018 and 2022, the God of War franchise shifted its focus to Norse mythology with God of War and God of War Ragnarok respectively.

To celebrate the 20-year milestone, an exclusive new free avatar has been made available on the PlayStation Network starting today. This special offering was first teased six days ago on the PlayStation Blog, and it also included items for PC players in the Steam Points store, but no details about the avatar’s appearance were disclosed at that time. The reveal has left many gamers feeling underwhelmed as the released avatar only features a stylish gold Greek omega symbol on a black background – a motif linked to the franchise since its inaugural game.

PlayStation Store Codes for God of War 20th Anniversary Avatar

  • Americas: F27X-L946-8PTH
  • Europe/Australia: HMCJ-N3JM-4TT2
  • Japan: 6F3K-RR8X-2KEM
  • Korea: HRLN-L4AG-88GD
  • Asia: 8RC3-DEFT-NJPC

On this significant day for the franchise, instead of excitement, many players felt disappointed upon seeing the free avatar reveal, which appears to have fallen short of expectations. Across social media platforms, there has been a wave of dissatisfaction from fans, with some expressing their disappointment through GIFs of a thumbs down motion and comments like “Is that all?” It seems that some had hoped for official confirmation about a new God of War game in development at Santa Monica Studio or remasters of the Greek Saga encompassing the early games in the mainline series.

In more recent updates about the God of War game series, things aren’t entirely gloomy. On March 20th, there was a new patch released for God of War Ragnarok, which included the Dark Odyssey Collection – an in-game pack full of nostalgic items that pay tribute to earlier games in the franchise as part of celebrating 20 years since the first God of War release. Additionally, this update introduced a customization feature that allows players to modify the appearance of weapon and shield attachments within the game.

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2025-03-22 21:14