God of War Marks 20 Years with Trilogy Remake and a 2D Prequel on Ps5

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Two decades after Kratos first tore through ancient Greece on PlayStation 2, Santa Monica Studio has outlined how it will close out the series’ 20th‑anniversary year in March 2026. The studio confirmed that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, with the reveal fronted by longtime Kratos voice actor TC Carson. In parallel, it unveiled and released a new project developed with Mega Cat Studios – God of War Sons of Sparta, a 2D action platformer set during Kratos’ Spartan upbringing. The remake is in early development with more information planned later, while Sons of Sparta is available on PlayStation 5 starting today.

The Greek Saga Returns – Original Trilogy Remake in Development

Santa Monica Studio confirmed a ground‑up remake of the first three God of War titles from the Greek era. The announcement featured TC Carson, who originally voiced Kratos throughout that saga. The team emphasized that the project is at an early stage – additional details, including timing and scope, will be shared in a future, more substantial update. No platforms or release window were disclosed.

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Sons of Sparta – a 2D Canon Prequel Set in the Agoge

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio’s writing team behind God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, has launched God of War Sons of Sparta on PlayStation 5. The story is canon and follows a young Kratos during rigorous training at the Spartan Agoge alongside his brother Deimos. TC Carson returns for the first time in over a decade to portray the adult Kratos as the game’s narrator.

Core Gameplay Beats

• 2D action platforming built around fast, kinetic combat adapted from the series’ signature style.
• Arsenal and abilities – spear and shield techniques, plus divine artifacts called the Gifts of Olympus that grant combat powers.
• Enemies and myth – a mix of returning franchise staples reimagined in 2D and new creatures inspired by lesser‑explored Greek mythology.
• Visual direction – hand‑drawn pixel animation crafted by Mega Cat Studios’ retro‑focused team.

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Launch Details and Pricing

Sons of Sparta is out today on PlayStation 5. The game is available digitally in two editions with the following manufacturer‑suggested prices:

God of War Sons of Sparta – launch pricing by edition

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According to the studio, further news on the trilogy remake will come later, and the next update is intended to be substantive.

Why It Matters – Two Paths for God of War’s Legacy

This twin reveal underscores Santa Monica Studio’s strategy to invest in the series’ roots while expanding its canon. The trilogy remake signals a return to the Greek arc with modern production values, and Sons of Sparta offers a fresh, retro‑inflected take that fills in Kratos’ formative years. For players, that means new lore to explore today and a longer‑term project to watch as the franchise enters its next decade.