Saw this on PS4 subreddit. According to Cory Barlog, the game will not have microtransactions (see twitter link).
Sounds like a win for gamers! :)
God of War Will Not Have Microtransactions
Julius on 07/03/2018 - 18:12
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There is a new category for games, With or Without Lootboxes.
Games that gives you a Sense of Pride and Accomplishment or None.
A win for gamers but a loss for Enjin coin?
If people stopped buying the microtransactions then most games wouldn't have them.
Then they'd come up with a new way to vacuum your money out of your pockets :3
Phew.