From Polygon · Elijah Gonzalez · · 50s
God of War Creator Reveals Pizza Joke That Changed Kratos' Name
God of War creator David Jaffe explains how Domino's Pizza jokes led to Kratos' name being abandoned.
In brief
God of War creator David Jaffe explains how Domino's Pizza jokes led to Kratos' name being abandoned. God of War creator David Jaffe revealed that Domino's Pizza jokes caused him to abandon the name Dominus for Kratos. Originally reported by Polygon.
Kratos' Original Name
God of War creator David Jaffe revealed Kratos was originally named Dominus.
“Dominus sounded brutal, and violent, and dominant”
Pizza Jokes Changed Name
Studio members made Domino's Pizza jokes after 50 times saying Dominus.
“30 minutes or free”
Name Selection Process
Jaffe reviewed Greek names but missed Kratos on the list.
“I guess it goes to show you how much of success in games is just luck and timing”
Kratos' Meaning
Kratos means power or strength in Ancient Greek.
“In Ancient Greek, kratos means "power" or "strength"”
Next God of War Game
God of War: Laufey releases February 16 2027 with Faye as protagonist.
“It’s set to release on Feb. 16, 2027”
What to remember
God of War creator David Jaffe revealed that Domino's Pizza jokes caused him to abandon the name Dominus for Kratos.
