God of War Mod Gives Kratos His Original Look
The modding community has wasted no time with God of War on PC since its release this past January. It didn't take very long for a modder to give Kratos his signature shirtless, goatee look that was so iconic to original God of War games.
In the franchise's nearly 20-year history,God of War has evolved Kratos' design significantly. The original PS2 and PS3-era titles typically depicted Kratos in nothing but a kilt embroidered with Greek patterns, and gauntlets that his Blades of Chaos were bound to. With the 2018 game, Santa Monica Studio was able to age and flesh out Kratos' design, the character now sporting a grown-out beard, and a series of practical armor pieces like a shoulder pauldron that wraps around his torso. God of War Ragnarok looks to continue this design trend, as footage has shown Kratos bundling up for the inclement weather being brought by Ragnarok.
Image Compares Kratos from God of War Ragnarok to 2018 Game and Original Trilogy
Originally reported by PlayStation Universe, a new God of War mod gives Kratos his classic goatee and clothes, making for a pretty nostalgic experience. The mod was created by Omega Fantasy, who removed Kratos' shoulder pauldron and beard, and replaced them with his signature trimmed goatee and Greek clothing. Omega Fantasy uploaded a video of the mod in action—naturally during God of War's epic stranger Baldur fight—and it looks astonishing in both cutscenes and gameplay. Also, it is worth noting that Omega Fantasy uses another mod that hides Kratos' shield and wrist armor, allowing just his bloodied bandages to be seen.
Prior to its PC release, God of War's director encouraged players to create mods, which for many was sort of a green-light to get to work. While modding is a
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