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TheGod of Warseries has always been a benchmark of intense action and intricate design. But in 2007, one man rewrote the rules of how the first game could be played. Speedrunning, the art of completing games as quickly as possible, often involves exploiting glitches hidden within a game’s code.
A speedrunner named Satvara uncovered a glitch so groundbreaking that it reshaped the wayGod of Warwas approached. While Satvara was responsible for finding almost 60% of currently used glitches, his discovery of an infinite magic regeneration glitch redefined how the game could be played and cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures inGod of Warhistory.
There hasn’t been a more impactful figure inGod of Warspeedrunning
Shortly afterGod of War’srelease in 2005, the game drew interest from speedrunners. Early attempts, such as Prism’s 2005 run with a time of 2:49:51 on the hardest difficulty, were respectable but far from optimized. Another runner, Ballofsnow, refined Prism’s strategies, introducing a sequence break in the Challenge of Hades and achieving a faster time of 2:16:23 in 2006.
These runs were impressive for their time but adhered largely to the game’s intended mechanics, with only minor glitches and skips exploited. But everything changed in 2007 when a newcomer named Satvara entered the scene with an audacious claim of a segmented run clocking in at 1:21:41, nearly an hour faster than the best time.
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Nobody believed him at the time. But when he began sharing videos of his run, it became clear thatGod of Warwould never be the same. At the heart of Satvara’s run was his discovery of the infinite regenerative magic glitch. This changed the game’s balance, trivializing combat and removing the need to collect magic upgrades.
Early in the game, during a tutorial fight against a Medusa, players are granted unlimited magic to practice using Medusa’s Gaze. Instead of finishing the fight, Satvara exploited a boundary glitch to escape the tutorial area. The game, assuming the tutorial was still active, granted him infinite magic for the rest of the playthrough.
Satvara did more than just present his speedrun
But Satvara didn’t stop there. He paired the magic glitch with other groundbreaking techniques, including high jumps and extended jumps, to bypass significant portions of the game. His ability to discover and execute these maneuvers independently, without prior reference to other runs, solidified his reputation as a pioneer.
Following his 2007 run, Satvara continued to push the boundaries ofGod of War. He discovered numerous additional glitches, including the Port of Athens swimming glitch, which is now one of the most important glitches ever discovered. Let’s hope these glitches remain in thepossible remasters that rumored to come.
However, his time in the spotlight was brief. By 2009, personal circumstances, including his mother’s health issues, led him to step away from the community. His departure marked the end of a golden era forGod of Warspeedrunning, but his influence remained.
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Satvara’s segmented run remains one of the most iconic moments inGod of Warspeedrunning. His work inspired players to explore the game further, leading to the discovery of additional glitches and skips. Despite his success, Satvara viewed his run as an experiment, expressing humility about his contributions and encouraging others to push the game’s limits even further.
Today,God of Warspeedrunning owes much of its foundation to Satvara’s groundbreaking work. His ingenuity turned a beloved action game into a canvas for experimentation and creativity. In his own words to YouTuberThaRixer, “Sequence breaking doesn’t actually ‘break’ the game—it uncovers the truth that was always there.”
Did you use any glitches in yourGod of Warplaythrough? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
