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Posted: December 7, 2022

Sony Music Masterworks GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by composer BEAR McCREARY features score music written by McCreary for the hugely-anticipated video game, which debuts today on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 consoles. Also included within the 28-track collection is an original vocal track from McCreary and multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter HOZIER entitled “Blood Upon the Snow” – listen here. Fans can get an inside look at the recording of the track in an exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring interviews with Hozier and McCreary HERE. Having previously scored 2018’s God of War, McCreary returns to the legendary gaming franchise for its newest iteration, once again imbuing the score with traditional Northern European instrumentation, folk elements and an Icelandic choir to capture the game’s Nordic influences. McCreary also reunites with Faroese singer Eivør, who contributes her captivating vocal stylings throughout the score.

Speaking of his collaboration with Hozier, composer BEAR McCREARY says, “Among the most exciting surprises of my experience on God of War Ragnarök was the opportunity to co-write and co-produce ‘Blood Upon the Snow’ with the prolific Irish singer-songwriter, Hozier. I have always admired his captivating lyrical sensibilities and rich, velvety tenor vocal tone. I had a blast hanging out with him in the studio and crafting a song together that supports the emotional arc between father and son. I believe our song is the perfect finale for this epic narrative journey.”  

The composer adds of the soundtrack, “When I set out to score God of War Ragnarök over three years ago I began by reading a lengthy script. Hours later, tears ran down my face as I turned the final pages. In order to musically support this ambitious new narrative, I would need to fill God of War Ragnarök with new musical themes and sounds, and interweave them with material from my score from God of War (2018). I hope that gamers around the world will feel the joy and passion that went into the making of this music.”   
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ABOUT GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK
Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go.

From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.

NPR writes….The Game Awards founder Geoff Keighley wants it to be as big as the Grammys. Awards are being presented from Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles. Authenticated voting is open to the public on www.thegameawards.com and the official TGA Discord server.

'God of War Ragnarok' gets 7 nominations in 2022:Game Awards 2022. They are:

GAME OF THE YEAR
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)

BEST GAME DIRECTION
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)

BEST NARRATIVE
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)

BEST SCORE AND MUSIC
Bear McCreary, God of War Ragnarök

BEST ART DIRECTION
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)

INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY
God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)
 

Here's The full list of nominees