The competition kicked off in March with 32 villains from the Greek and Norse eras of the games. The voting lasted several weeks, and out of more than 250,000 participants, Zeus, Thor, Odin, and Cronos reached the finals. In the decisive showdown, Zeus claimed victory — he secured 82.6% of the votes on X and 77% on Discord.
While the tournament methodology does not claim absolute scientific accuracy, given Kratos's personal feud with Zeus and the sheer scale of the conflict, this choice seems entirely justified.
In addition to the tournament, the anniversary festivities included an art showcase, two panel sessions, and numerous social media activities that once again highlighted the significance of God of War in the gaming industry.
A detailed overview of the 20th anniversary events can be found on the official Santa Monica Studio website at this link.
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Illustration source: Tweaktown
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Cover author: Santa Monica. Cover source: Tweaktown