God of War fans got a double hit of nostalgia and surprise at the latest PlayStation State of Play, with Sony confirming a long-rumoured Greek Trilogy remake and shadow dropping a brand-new prequel, God of War: Sons of Sparta, on PlayStation 5.
As part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Santa Monica Studio closed the show with two announcements that both look firmly to Kratos’ past. One project is still years away, the other is playable right now.
God Of War Greek Trilogy Remake Officially In Development
The remake covers the original trilogy, which began with 2005’s God of War on PlayStation 2 and continued through God of War II and God of War III. These games defined Kratos’ brutal rise through the Greek pantheon long before the series shifted to Norse mythology in 2018.
The announcement was delivered by TC Carson, the original voice of Kratos in the Greek-era titles, adding an extra layer of nostalgia. Carson famously stepped away from the role when God of War reimagined the character, with Christopher Judge taking over for the Norse saga.
Right now, there are no gameplay details, no footage, and no confirmed structure. It is unclear whether the trilogy will be rebuilt as three individual remakes, condensed into a single package, or even modernised to match the over-the-shoulder style of the 2018 and Ragnarök entries. For now, all Santa Monica Studio is asking for is patience.
What is clear is that fan demand played a role. According to Orlady, remaking the Greek saga has been one of the most frequent requests from the community, especially as the franchise’s 20th anniversary year approaches its close in March 2026.
God Of War: Sons Of Sparta Shadow Drops On PS5
Developed by Mega Cat Studios in partnership with Santa Monica Studio, Sons of Sparta is a 2D pixel-art action platformer set during Kratos’ youth. The story takes place during his harsh Spartan training at the Agoge, alongside his brother Deimos.
This makes it the earliest point in Kratos’ timeline players have explored so far. Although the PSP title God of War: Ghost of Sparta also featured Deimos, and 2007’s mobile spin-off God of War: Betrayal experimented with 2D gameplay, Sons of Sparta goes even further back into Kratos’ formative years.
Combat leans into classic side-scrolling action, with Kratos wielding a spear and shield rather than the Blades of Chaos. Players will unlock divine artefacts known as the Gifts of Olympus, face both familiar mythological enemies reimagined in hand-drawn pixel animation, and encounter entirely new creatures drawn from lesser-explored corners of Greek mythology.
Notably, the writing team behind God of War Ragnarök contributed to the story, positioning it as a canon entry rather than a throwaway spin-off. TC Carson returns once again, this time narrating as an adult Kratos reflecting on his youth.
Editions, Pricing, And Rating Details
God of War: Sons of Sparta is priced at USD $29.99 for the Standard Edition and USD $39.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation Store. The Digital Deluxe version includes bonus in-game items, a digital artbook, a digital soundtrack, and a PlayStation Network avatar of Young Kratos.
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Interestingly, the game carries a Teen rating, which may raise eyebrows given the franchise’s history of extreme violence. The stylised 16-bit-inspired pixel art presentation appears to tone down the brutality compared to the mainline entries.
As of launch, there are no review scores available due to the shadow drop format. First impressions will likely shape how fans feel about this unexpected genre shift.
A Franchise Looking Back While Moving Forward
Sony has long been expected to continue the series beyond the events of Ragnarök, and nothing in this announcement rules that out. Instead, these two projects show a deliberate focus on Kratos’ origins at a key milestone moment for the franchise.
With the Greek Trilogy remake officially confirmed and Sons of Sparta playable today, God of War’s 20th anniversary is ending not with a tease, but with both nostalgia and something entirely new. For long-time fans, it is a reminder of where the Ghost of Sparta began. For newer players, it is a chance to see a different side of Kratos while waiting for the next major chapter.