After four years we are finally celebrating God of War Ragnarok!
With the success of God of War (2018), there was a lot of pressure on fans to deliver a sequel worthy of its predecessor . That means new characters and enemies, new kingdoms and creatures, and most importantly, new music from the PlayStation Studio Music team.
If you've been teasing God of War's fantastic Ragnarok theme since the game's release last week, we have a special announcement for you!
With production of God of War Ragnarok in full swing earlier this year, PlayStation Studios music team and game director Eric Williams hosted a fun and unique soundtrack listening party to announce the results of the game with the Santa Monica development studio share. . workforce.
We selected some of our favorite tracks and gathered several members of the music production team to discuss how the music was written and turned into an emotional note for the players.
The Santa Monica studio team hears Bear McCreary's beautifully composed music for the first time. As the music moves the space, these symbolic themes provide the impetus that carries the group through the production.
Because of the team's enthusiasm, we knew we couldn't keep this experience within the walls of the studio.
We want to share that with you – the fans!
God of War Ragnarok Soundtrack Listening Party Stream
We have worked with our soundtrack publishing partner, Sony Masterworks, and are pleased to announce God of War Ragnarok. Soundtrack Listening Party!
You can join our 90-minute live stream on our PlayStation Twitch and YouTube channels on Thursday 17th November at 4pm PST/12pm GMT, with the pre-show at 3:30pm/11pm :30 p.m. PST GMT
We'll have three great speakers, each with their own experiences and insights, to suggest the tunes we'll play during our event.
Bear McCreary, composer
Bear McCreary is a popular singer with extensive involvement in film, television and video games. He first joined the Norse saga in God of War (2018) and made a dramatic comeback in God of War Ragnarok. A musically accomplished storyteller, Bear has the ability to weave rich authenticity into his interactive narrative that takes players to nine locations and immerses them. Each thoughtful note is crafted to make hearts bloom with power and passion in God of War Ragnarok Odyssey.
Eric Williams, Game Director
Eric Williams has been an integral part of Santa Monica Studios since 2005. His talent and passion made him an integral part of the God of War franchise from the start. Erik takes the reins of the war god Ragnarok and leads the SMS group in the final part of the Norse saga. Working closely with Eric Bear and his team, he ensured that every musical moment in the game struck the right note with the players.
Alex Moukala, music producer and presenter
Alex Muukkala is a music producer known for his deep involvement in the gaming community. A content creator with a knack for connecting with his audience, Alex brings his perspective as a fan and music professional to guide the conversation.
Together, our three guests guide us through the kingdom's musical landscape and explore how we can use music to bring the story of Ragnarok to life.
Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. PT. / 23:30 Make sure to join GMT. Our host will answer questions from the audience throughout the show.