Dark Horse Books, in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio, has announced plans to release God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective, a two-book set that will also be available in a gorgeous Deluxe Edition package. This is an epic new way for collectors to celebrate the creation of Kratos’ mythical Greek and Norse adventure, spanning the past 20 years of God of War games. Written by Rick Barba (God of War: Lore and Legends HC, The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows), this set offers in-depth, detailed insight into the trials and triumphs featured within the God of War series.
The epic of Kratos was born in blood across the backdrops of Sparta, Olympus, and Hades. The myth grew, weaving between the Nine Realms of the Aesir, Vanir, and Jötnar. Now, readers are invited to journey alongside Kratos’ mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective book set chronicling the 20-year development of the renowned God of War video game series.
Kratos’ saga spans eons and pantheons, and now the creation of those stories can be explored in attentive detail—from inspired conception and dedicated development to masterful performances and trend-setting design, all through exclusive and intimate interviews with the creative teams that have lent their passion and talent to the award-winning franchise.
The myth of Kratos lives on in the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective when the 320-page hardcover and deluxe hardcover editions arrive in bookstores on July 8, 2025. Pre-order the hardcover edition for $99.99 now from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore, or visit Comic Shop Locator and bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
The stunning Deluxe Edition features a two-piece slipcase containing exclusive new cover designs for each book. The two-book set boasts gilded edges, ribbed spines, and ribbon bookmarks, as well as two lithographs depicting moments from each era, collected into a billfold portfolio. The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order now for $199.99 from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore. Visit Comic Shop Locator and bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.
