Santa Monica Studio ended the State of Play broadcast with a huge surprise.
We are nearing the 20th anniversary of the original God of War. Therefore, the developers revealed two big projects. Kratos is returning to his roots. First, the studio is remaking the original Greek saga. Additionally, you can play a brand new 2D prequel game right now on PS5.
Here is everything you need to know about the return of the Ghost of Sparta.
The Original Trilogy Remake is Real
After years of rumors, Santa Monica Studio confirmed the news. They are remaking the original God of War Greek Trilogy.
The project is still early in development. However, the team shared a massive surprise. TC Carson is returning. He is the original voice actor who defined Kratos’ rage on the PS2 and PS3.
“We couldn’t let this milestone close without giving fans one last big surprise!” said Grace Orlady, Lead Community Manager. “We aim to make it a big one.”
They have not set a release date yet. But the studio confirmed they are rebuilding Kratos’ journey through ancient Greece from the ground up.
Available Now: God of War Sons of Sparta
In addition, Santa Monica Studio released a brand new game today. It is titled God of War: Sons of Sparta.
Mega Cat Studios developed this title. It is a canon 2D action game. Furthermore, it features beautiful hand-drawn pixel art.
The Story: A Tale of Two Brothers
The story takes place during Kratos’ youth. Specifically, it focuses on the bond between Kratos and his brother, Deimos.
- Narrated by TC Carson: The original Kratos narrates the story as the adult version of the character.
- Canon Lore: The writers of God of War (2018) wrote the script. As a result, it fits perfectly into the timeline.
Gameplay Features
- New Genre: Experience the series’ fast combat in a 2D side-scrolling format.
- Weapons: Master the spear and shield. Also, use powerful “Gifts of Olympus” items.
- Monsters: Fight iconic classic monsters. Plus, face new creatures from Greek mythology.
Price and Availability
Best of all, you don’t have to wait. God of War: Sons of Sparta is available today on PlayStation 5.
- Standard Edition: $29.99 / £24.99
- Digital Deluxe Edition: $39.99 / £32.99
You can download it right now from the PlayStation Store.
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