The adventure this time takes place in ancient Scandinavia with the god of war Kratos as the protagonist. Older, more mature with secrets, restrained rage, and always by his side his son Atreus, now far from ancient Greece, they aim to scatter the ashes of the child's mother at the highest peak in the world.

Kratos, strict, absolute, and laconic towards his son, tries to teach and train him for the dangers and threats that life hides.

Epic confrontations, multiple battles, and adventure in a new world with monsters, dragons, and gods are features of the new story.