God of War show will adapt the 2018 Norse story, not the original Greek games

Amazon's God of War series will adapt the 2018 game and its Norse storyline rather than the earlier Greek-era games, showrunner Ronald D. Moore said.

Amazon is developing a television adaptation of God of War. The series will focus on the story introduced in the 2018 game and its 2022 sequel, which take place in a Norse-inspired world. The original God of War (2005) and its early follow-ups are set in a Greek myth environment and center on Kratos' ascent to the Greek God of War. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore said he chose the Norse-era story because it offered a more emotional, character-focused narrative. Known details: - Amazon's series will be based on the 2018 God of War game and its Norse storyline. - The 2018 game and its 2022 sequel portray an older Kratos raising a son, Atreus, and exploring father-and-son themes. - Ronald D. Moore said he was drawn to the 2018 game's cutscenes and the emotional material they provided. - Moore has not ruled out including the earlier Greek-era games in the series at a later time, as reported by IGN. - The original 2005 game and immediate sequels are generally more action-oriented and rooted in Greek mythology. Summary: The choice positions the television adaptation as a character-driven retelling that begins in the Norse-era storyline rather than the earlier Greek-era installments. Undetermined at this time.