God of War's pale hero Kratos is covered in ash because a lead dev saw unfinished concept art on white paper and…
The distinctive ash-covered appearance of Kratos in the God of War series originated from early concept art. Lead environment artist Stig Asmussen revealed that the initial designs were drawn on white paper, leading to the iconic pale, ash-covered look that became a permanent fixture.
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