Odin’s Character Design Was the Hardest, Says God Of War Art Director

Pre-orders for God of War: Ragnarok went live today. The sequel will introduce several new characters, Thor, Tyr, Angrboda, and more. Out of these, the one character everyone is patiently waiting for is the King of Asgard Himself, Odin.

In an Instagram interactive session, Raf Grassetti, the art director for God of War, admitted that Odin was the hardest character to design.

Grassetti collaborated with Dela Longfish, the lead character concept artist at Santa Monica Studio for God Of War. Odin’s preview clearly shows the character’s complex art.

His character is, of course, one-eyed, dressed traditionally donning vintage headgear. He is seen holding the legendary spear, Gungnir, which never misses its target once thrown. Odin’s carrier, the eight-legged steed Sleipnir, is also depicted alongside.

Some speculation is that Odin’s size and build will be massive. Grassetti said that Jormungandr had the most intricate character design, given the detailing and colossal physique. Fans are guessing the same can be expected for Odin.

The first God of War mentions Odin many times, sometimes by other characters or by showing his ravens on-screen. The developers have created a mental image for Odin in players’ minds through these teases, similar to Tyr in the final mural or Thor featuring in a vision. However, Odin is depicted in several murals in-game.

God of War: Ragnarok will be released on 9 November 2022.

About God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released on November 9, 2022, for PS4 and PS5.

Ragnarok is the ninth installment in the God of War series, chronologically, and the sequel to 2018’s God of War. Loosely based on Norse mythology, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos and his young son Atreus. The events of the game are expected to initiate Ragnarok – a series of events that, according to Norse lore, bring about the end of days and the death of the Norse gods.