Bear McCreary, the award-winning composer behind the music of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, has shared heartfelt reflections on his journey with the franchise — and left the door open for potential future involvement.
In an interview with Video Games Chronicle (VGC), McCreary said his work on the series “feels complete,” especially following the release of the Valhalla DLC for Ragnarök, which served as a powerful epilogue to Kratos’s Norse saga.
“It brings a sort of closure to Kratos’ arc, so I feel like my contribution, starting with E3 2016 all the way through to Valhalla, feels complete,” he explained. “I feel complete. I feel like I told a story.”
A Legacy of Epic Sound
For many fans, McCreary’s music helped define the emotional weight and mythic scale of the Norse-themed God of War titles. His signature blend of booming vocals and intense instrumentals perfectly captured both the rage and growth of Kratos as he navigated fatherhood and fate.
The impact of his work was recognized globally when God of War Ragnarök won Best Score and Music at The Game Awards 2022. McCreary performed “Blood Upon the Snow” live at the ceremony alongside Hozier, and even made a surprise cameo in the game itself as a Dwarven musician named Raeb.
Open to Scoring Amazon’s God of War Series
While McCreary expressed a sense of closure regarding the games, he hasn’t ruled out a return to the franchise — especially when it comes to the upcoming Amazon live-action adaptation.
“The producers got my number,” he said, teasing his openness to score the show if approached.
This wouldn’t be unfamiliar territory for McCreary, who previously collaborated with showrunner Ronald D. Moore on Battlestar Galactica. With Amazon already greenlighting two seasons of the show, there’s plenty of room for his musical genius to make a return.
A Celebration of 20 Years
To mark the 20th anniversary of God of War, Sony is releasing a 13-disc limited-edition vinyl box set that features music from across the franchise, including McCreary’s work on Kratos’s Norse saga.
There are even rumors swirling about a possible return to the series’ Greek mythology roots in a future title — although Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that no new game announcements are planned during the anniversary celebrations.
While McCreary may be stepping back — at least for now — his impact on God of War will echo for years to come. Whether it’s in a new game or the upcoming TV series, fans remain hopeful that this legendary composer will once again bring Kratos’s world to life with music that hits just as hard as his Leviathan Axe.