One of the most striking things about Kratos' design in the God of War games - aside from his chiselled body and bald head - is his pale white skin, covered in ash, that always stands out extra hard against all the bloodshed. But the decision to have Kratos permanently dipped in ash only came about because the very first pieces of concept art created for the action game were drawn on white paper and already looked badass enough.
The first game's lead environment artist, Stig Asmussen, who eventually directed God of War 3 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, said as much in the latest issue of Retro Gamer.
