Kratos Actor Says God of War Ragnarok Was Delayed Because of Him

According to the actor voicing Kratos in 2018's God of War and the upcoming God of War Ragnarok, the sequel was delayed because of him.

Previously slated for a release after this year, God of War Ragnarok was officially delayed into 2022 back in June of this year. "Nosotros remain focused on delivering a superlative-quality game while maintaining the condom and wellbeing of our team, creative partners, and families. With this in listen, we've made the decision to shift out release window to 2022", Sony Santa Monica Studio wrote.

While it initially seemed that that studio cited the global pandemic equally a reason to delay the highly-anticipated sequel, it now seems that there was more backside the studio'southward statement most safety and wellbeing. Earlier today, Kratos actor Christopher Approximate took to Twitter to explain that the reason for Ragnarok's delay was because of him needing to recover from surgery.

"I need to be forthcoming, the actor writes. "This has been approved by no one. To the beloved fandom, Ragnarok was delayed because of me. Baronial 2019, I couldn't walk. Had to have back surgery, both hips replaced, and, articulatio genus surgery. They waited for me to rehab…Cont…"

He added, "No threats, no," who do you think you are?" Cipher but love and support. And SonySantaMonica has never said a give-and-take about the delay, and what caused information technology. Studios are assholes, but this company from top to lesser should give us hope. What they did for the crew is way more than…"

That I can't talk nearly, but I've said to all involved, it'south non he classiest matter that ive EVER heard about in this business. Anybody involved in the GofW franchise puts their hearts and souls in every frame you meet. I want thank everyone that's has immune me to play…

— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021

In a follow-upward tweet, Guess expressed his faith in game director Eric Williams, who's directing Ragnarok.

Last thing. Barlog told me @Tribeca that he wouldn't be directing sequel. I quit.(no joke) he said, exercise you trust me?(aye) He said Eric is a fauna. I said he ameliorate exist… UPDATE, ERIC WILLIAMS is a motherfuckin BEAST!!! @SonySantaMonica

— Christopher Judge (@iamchrisjudge) September 30, 2021

Quite the bulletin from the Kratos actor, and kudos to Sony Santa Monica for its ongoing back up.

God of War Ragnarok is scheduled for a release next yr on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation four. Check out the game'southward official announcement trailer from earlier this calendar month down below: