God of War is getting a remake trilogy, and a new retro-inspired action game is out today
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God of War Remake Trilogy
Last year marked 20 years since God of War launched on the PlayStation 2, kicking off one of gaming’s biggest franchises. As the 20th‑anniversary celebrations wind down, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio announced two new projects. Most notably, the original God of War trilogy—from the PS2 and PS3 era—is being remade for modern platforms.
There’s no footage yet; the developer says they’re “very early in development,” so details will likely remain scarce for a while. Renewed interest in the series—thanks to the acclaimed Norse entries from 2018 and 2022 and the upcoming Amazon series—makes a revisit to the classics timely.
- God of War (2005) and God of War II (2007) originally launched on PlayStation 2.
- God of War III (2010) debuted on PlayStation 3 and was later remastered for PS4.
While the first two titles are beloved classics, some gameplay elements show their age. The upcoming remakes aim to smooth out those rough edges while preserving what made the originals great.
New Retro‑Inspired Action Game: God of War: Sons of Sparta
A new God of War‑inspired title is available now: God of War: Sons of Sparta, developed by Mega Cat Studios, a studio known for its love of retro games and even releases titles for the SNES and Genesis.
The game adopts classic 2D action/platformer vibes and is canon within the series, depicting Kratos’ youth as he trains with his brother. Though its visual style differs markedly from the mainline entries, the combat and monster design feel true to the franchise.
- Release price: $30 (available today).
- Gameplay focuses on side‑scrolling action with a retro aesthetic.
While Sons of Sparta offers a fun diversion for fans, it’s only a taste of what the upcoming remake trilogy may bring. In the meantime, you might consider revisiting God of War: Ragnarök or other recent entries.
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