Since the Family Portrait series began five weeks ago, we\u2019ve had the great pleasure of showcasing works created by a fantastic group of artists.\u00a0 These portraits showcase key relationships that are foundational to God of War Ragnar\u00f6k.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now that the series has wrapped, we\u2019ve put together a gallery featuring all five works on the God of War Ragnar\u00f6k website<\/a> and sized them for desktop wallpapers so you can bring the gallery to your home(screen). You can download them together here<\/a> or get them individually below.\u00a0<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not all!\u00a0<\/p>\n We wouldn\u2019t conclude the series without adding an extra special touch. Not only have we animated each of the works, but we also borrowed Mimir to provide some of his keen insights into our portrait\u2019s subjects!<\/p>\n Drew Merritt \u2013 The Bear and the Wolf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Drew Merritt\u2019s portrait of Kratos and Atreus, the bear and the wolf, captures the familial relationship of our heroes. The father and son pair have endured many trials together on their quest to scatter the ashes of Faye (Kratos\u2019 wife and Atreus\u2019 mother) atop the highest peak in all realms. After the events of God of War (2018), Kratos and Atreus become the close family unit that Faye always hoped for\u00a0<\/p>\n But Atreus is no longer a child in God of War Ragnar\u00f6k. Training relentlessly under the watchful and protective eye of his father, he has grown to be a skilled fighter with the quickness and cleverness of the wolf.\u00a0 Atreus knows some questions have answers that can only be reached beyond their frozen home in Midgard.\u00a0<\/p>\n The snows of Fimbulwinter herald the coming of Ragnar\u00f6k and signify an ever-increasing danger to all inhabitants of the Nine Realms. Now more than ever, Kratos must prepare Atreus to fight and survive as he was once taught. Protective and cautious like the bear guarding its young, Kratos would do anything to keep his family safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Drew Merritt\u2019s The Bear and the Wolf<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Emma R\u00edos \u2013 The Dwarves\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Emma R\u00edos\u2019 portrait of the Dwarves gives you a glimpse at some new faces alongside the familiar Huldra brothers, Brok and Sindri.\u00a0<\/p>\n While they have had their differences in past, Brok and Sindri mended not only their business relationship, but their brotherly bond as well. Both master smiths, they have provided Kratos and Atreus much needed gear improvements countless times along their journey. While not without their quirks, Brok and Sindri\u2019s steadfast support earned them the trust and, dare we say friendship, of Kratos and his son.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Emma\u2019s piece also provides a peek into Svartalfheim \u2013 home realm of the Dwarves. Known for their brilliant engineering and craftsmanship, the denizens of this realm are proud and skilled in equal measure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dwarves have built vast structures of watermills, mines, and forges \u2013 expertly harnessing the environment around them to create the finest tools, weapons, and armor across the Nine Realms.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019ve shown Durlin and his squiggly little companion D\u00ednner before \u2013 but we\u2019ll wait until a bit later on to introduce you to our mysterious new lady friend and her very cute, very<\/em> wrinkly dog.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Emma R\u00edos\u2019 The Dwarves<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Romina Tempest \u2013 Heroes of Midgard\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The coming of Ragnar\u00f6k may have prophesized an apocalypse, but that doesn\u2019t mean our heroes can\u2019t enjoy the quiet(ish) moments between battle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Romina Tempest\u2019s work depicts an uncommonly common scene, that of dinner amongst friends and family. When danger lurks around every corner, it is moments like this filled with laughter and comfort that become the most precious and extraordinary of all.\u00a0<\/p>\n The relationship between father and son is the heart of our story, but Kratos and Atreus no longer fight to keep only each other safe. As the classic saying goes, sometimes a family is the Blue One, Dwarf, Head, Son, and a God (or two) of War!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Romina Tempest\u2019s Heroes of Midgard<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Jae Lee \u2013 Mother and Son\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Jae Lee\u2019s portrait depicts the goddess Freya holding the body of her lost child, Baldur. The events of God of War (2018) saw Freya not only as an ally to Kratos and Atreus, but eventually a friend too. Offering her guidance and mastery over powerful Vanir magic, it was only because of her aid that father and son were able to complete their quest.\u00a0<\/p>\n The end of the last game posed Kratos with a choice: kill Baldur and end the cycle of child killing parent or respect Freya\u2019s wishes and allow Baldur to take the life of the woman who saved his son. Though Kratos is familiar with the pain of losing a child, he could not stand aside as Baldur tried to kill his mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n While father and son saved Freya\u2019s life, they did so at the cost of her friendship. Swearing vengeance upon Kratos in her grief, the goddess vowed that the price of her son\u2019s death would be paid in blood.\u00a0<\/p>\n Though stripped of her wings and title \u2013 Queen of the Valkyries \u2013 by her former husband Odin, Freya\u2019s anguish and anger have made her a force to be reckoned with.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Jae Lee\u2019s Mother and Son<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Sui Ishida \u2013 The Aesir\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n From the realm of Asgard, Odin and his family rule the Nine Realms. Despite all his hoarding of knowledge and power, the death of his son Baldur and the arrival of Fimbulwinter mark the All-Father\u2019s failure to prevent the start of a prophecy he long sought to circumvent. Such a failure he is not like to tolerate a second time.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sui Ishida\u2019s portrait depicts the Odin positioned in the background, shrouded and protected by the warriors of his family that stand between him and any who challenge their cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n While some of these faces we have yet to meet, there are several Aesir that Kratos and Atreus have already fought as they made their way to J\u00f6tunheim. The father and son pair eventually killed Baldur as well as Thor\u2019s sons Magni and Modi. These acts not only drew blood from the most powerful family in the Nine Realms, they also removed significant pieces from the board that served as extensions of the All-Father\u2019s will.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite those losses, Odin\u2019s most powerful piece remains in play: the fiercest warrior in all of Asgard, Thor. With the legendary weapon Mj\u00f6lnir in hand, the God of Thunder\u2019s infamy is rivaled only by the brutal power he wields against any who would stand against his family.<\/p>\n As Ragnar\u00f6k looms on the horizon, the Aesir prepare for war and the lives Kratos and Atreus took years ago may yet have a greater price to pay.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Sui Ishida\u2019s The Aesir<\/em> here.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014\u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n We want to give a huge thank you to each of the artists who worked with us to bring the Family Portrait series to life! We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed seeing new and familiar faces alike represented expertly in the unique style of each piece.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the latest updates around God of War Ragnar\u00f6k, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. To join the conversation with other fans, head to the official Santa Monica Studio Discord<\/a>!\u00a0 God of War Ragnar\u00f6k Animated Family Portraits highlight 5 key relationships<\/p>\n Since the Family Portrait series began five weeks ago, we\u2019ve had the great pleasure of showcasing works created by a fantastic group of artists.\u00a0 These portraits showcase key relationships that are foundational to God of War Ragnar\u00f6k.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now that the series has wrapped, we\u2019ve put together a gallery featuring all five works on the God of War Ragnar\u00f6k website<\/a> and sized them for desktop wallpapers so you can bring the gallery to your home(screen). You can download them together here<\/a> or get them individually below.\u00a0<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not all!\u00a0<\/p>\n We wouldn\u2019t conclude the series without adding an extra special touch. Not only have we animated each of the works, but we also borrowed Mimir to provide some of his keen insights into our portrait\u2019s subjects!<\/p>\n Drew Merritt \u2013 The Bear and the Wolf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Drew Merritt\u2019s portrait of Kratos and Atreus, the bear and the wolf, captures the familial relationship of our heroes. The father and son pair have endured many trials together on their quest to scatter the ashes of Faye (Kratos\u2019 wife and Atreus\u2019 mother) atop the highest peak in all realms. After the events of God of War (2018), Kratos and Atreus become the close family unit that Faye always hoped for\u00a0<\/p>\n But Atreus is no longer a child in God of War Ragnar\u00f6k. Training relentlessly under the watchful and protective eye of his father, he has grown to be a skilled fighter with the quickness and cleverness of the wolf.\u00a0 Atreus knows some questions have answers that can only be reached beyond their frozen home in Midgard.\u00a0<\/p>\n The snows of Fimbulwinter herald the coming of Ragnar\u00f6k and signify an ever-increasing danger to all inhabitants of the Nine Realms. Now more than ever, Kratos must prepare Atreus to fight and survive as he was once taught. Protective and cautious like the bear guarding its young, Kratos would do anything to keep his family safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Drew Merritt\u2019s The Bear and the Wolf<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Emma R\u00edos \u2013 The Dwarves\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Emma R\u00edos\u2019 portrait of the Dwarves gives you a glimpse at some new faces alongside the familiar Huldra brothers, Brok and Sindri.\u00a0<\/p>\n While they have had their differences in past, Brok and Sindri mended not only their business relationship, but their brotherly bond as well. Both master smiths, they have provided Kratos and Atreus much needed gear improvements countless times along their journey. While not without their quirks, Brok and Sindri\u2019s steadfast support earned them the trust and, dare we say friendship, of Kratos and his son.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Emma\u2019s piece also provides a peek into Svartalfheim \u2013 home realm of the Dwarves. Known for their brilliant engineering and craftsmanship, the denizens of this realm are proud and skilled in equal measure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dwarves have built vast structures of watermills, mines, and forges \u2013 expertly harnessing the environment around them to create the finest tools, weapons, and armor across the Nine Realms.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019ve shown Durlin and his squiggly little companion D\u00ednner before \u2013 but we\u2019ll wait until a bit later on to introduce you to our mysterious new lady friend and her very cute, very<\/em> wrinkly dog.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Emma R\u00edos\u2019 The Dwarves<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Romina Tempest \u2013 Heroes of Midgard\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The coming of Ragnar\u00f6k may have prophesized an apocalypse, but that doesn\u2019t mean our heroes can\u2019t enjoy the quiet(ish) moments between battle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Romina Tempest\u2019s work depicts an uncommonly common scene, that of dinner amongst friends and family. When danger lurks around every corner, it is moments like this filled with laughter and comfort that become the most precious and extraordinary of all.\u00a0<\/p>\n The relationship between father and son is the heart of our story, but Kratos and Atreus no longer fight to keep only each other safe. As the classic saying goes, sometimes a family is the Blue One, Dwarf, Head, Son, and a God (or two) of War!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Romina Tempest\u2019s Heroes of Midgard<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Jae Lee \u2013 Mother and Son\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Jae Lee\u2019s portrait depicts the goddess Freya holding the body of her lost child, Baldur. The events of God of War (2018) saw Freya not only as an ally to Kratos and Atreus, but eventually a friend too. Offering her guidance and mastery over powerful Vanir magic, it was only because of her aid that father and son were able to complete their quest.\u00a0<\/p>\n The end of the last game posed Kratos with a choice: kill Baldur and end the cycle of child killing parent or respect Freya\u2019s wishes and allow Baldur to take the life of the woman who saved his son. Though Kratos is familiar with the pain of losing a child, he could not stand aside as Baldur tried to kill his mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n While father and son saved Freya\u2019s life, they did so at the cost of her friendship. Swearing vengeance upon Kratos in her grief, the goddess vowed that the price of her son\u2019s death would be paid in blood.\u00a0<\/p>\n Though stripped of her wings and title \u2013 Queen of the Valkyries \u2013 by her former husband Odin, Freya\u2019s anguish and anger have made her a force to be reckoned with.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Jae Lee\u2019s Mother and Son<\/em> here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Sui Ishida \u2013 The Aesir\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n From the realm of Asgard, Odin and his family rule the Nine Realms. Despite all his hoarding of knowledge and power, the death of his son Baldur and the arrival of Fimbulwinter mark the All-Father\u2019s failure to prevent the start of a prophecy he long sought to circumvent. Such a failure he is not like to tolerate a second time.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sui Ishida\u2019s portrait depicts the Odin positioned in the background, shrouded and protected by the warriors of his family that stand between him and any who challenge their cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n While some of these faces we have yet to meet, there are several Aesir that Kratos and Atreus have already fought as they made their way to J\u00f6tunheim. The father and son pair eventually killed Baldur as well as Thor\u2019s sons Magni and Modi. These acts not only drew blood from the most powerful family in the Nine Realms, they also removed significant pieces from the board that served as extensions of the All-Father\u2019s will.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite those losses, Odin\u2019s most powerful piece remains in play: the fiercest warrior in all of Asgard, Thor. With the legendary weapon Mj\u00f6lnir in hand, the God of Thunder\u2019s infamy is rivaled only by the brutal power he wields against any who would stand against his family.<\/p>\n As Ragnar\u00f6k looms on the horizon, the Aesir prepare for war and the lives Kratos and Atreus took years ago may yet have a greater price to pay.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download a wallpaper version of Sui Ishida\u2019s The Aesir<\/em> here.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014\u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n We want to give a huge thank you to each of the artists who worked with us to bring the Family Portrait series to life! We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed seeing new and familiar faces alike represented expertly in the unique style of each piece.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the latest updates around God of War Ragnar\u00f6k, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. 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God of War Ragnar\u00f6k launches November 9th, 2022. Pre-order your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
God of War Ragnar\u00f6k launches November 9th, 2022. Pre-order your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n