Explore Kratos' tragic backstory and driving motivations in God of War Trilogy Remake. Understand his quest for vengeance against the gods and the path he carves through Greek mythology.
The story of God of War III begins immediately after the events of God of War II, with Kratos, the God of War, leading an army of Titans against Olympus. The Olympians, including Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Helios, and Hermes, retaliate fiercely. Kratos confronts and brutally kills Poseidon, causing widespread floods. He then battles Gaia and Zeus, falling from Olympus. After a near-death experience in the River Styx, Kratos, guided by the spirit of Athena, is re-armed and tasked with finding the Flame of Olympus to defeat Zeus.
Kratos descends into the Underworld, confronting Hades and stealing his Claws. He then ascends Olympus, facing and defeating various gods and Titans, including Helios, Hermes, Hercules, Hera, and Cronos. He acquires new weapons and abilities along the way, such as the Head of Helios and the Boots of Hermes. His journey leads him to Pandora, the key to extinguishing the Flame of Olympus, and ultimately to a confrontation with Zeus.
During his final battle with Zeus, Kratos experiences a change of heart regarding Pandora's sacrifice. He opens Pandora's Box, only to find it empty. Enraged, Kratos defeats Zeus, but Athena appears, revealing that Pandora's Box contained Hope, which has now infused Kratos. When Athena demands this power, Kratos refuses and impales himself with the Blade of Olympus, releasing Hope to all of mankind. His fate remains ambiguous, with hints of his survival and journey to another world.
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