C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GodOfWar\GoW.exe
For PC gamers, GoW.exe is the core executable file for the 2018 version of God of War, which was ported to Windows by PlayStation PC LLC and released on Steam in 2022. The file is typically found in the default installation directory: C:\Program Files\God of War or M:\Steam\steamapps\common\GodOfWar . A technical analysis of the executable reveals it is a , compiled on May 25, 2022. Its version information lists Santa Monica Studio as the company name, a file version of 0,0,0,0, and an original file name of simply "GoW".
You may notice that some users reference gow.exe (lowercase) or GodOfWar.exe .
One of the most common reasons people search for GoW.exe is concern about malware. Because the filename is short and generic, some virus creators disguise their payloads as "GoW.exe" to hide in plain sight.
High CPU and GPU utilisation during active gameplay.
Approximately 60 MB to 120 MB (varies by game patch).