Original God of War Trilogy Remade – and a 2D Prequel Arrives on Ps5

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As God of War approaches the final month of its 20th anniversary year in March 2026, Sony Santa Monica has confirmed two major moves for the franchise. The studio is remaking the original trilogy that launched Kratos in 2005, while also debuting a new canon spin‑off, God of War: Sons of Sparta. The remakes are in early development with no additional details yet. Sons of Sparta, developed with Mega Cat Studios and penned by Santa Monica’s writing team behind God of War (2018) and Ragnarök, lands on PlayStation 5 today. Longtime series actor TC Carson features in both announcements.

The Greek Saga Returns: Trilogy Remakes

Sony Santa Monica confirmed that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, marking a renewed focus on the series’ Greek-era roots. The project is described as very early in development, with the studio asking for patience before sharing more. The announcement spotlights TC Carson, the voice of Kratos from the Greek saga.

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Sons of Sparta: a Canon 2D Prequel from Mega Cat Studios

God of War: Sons of Sparta shifts the franchise into 2D action‑platforming while remaining canon. The story follows a young Kratos during harsh training at the Agoge, alongside his brother Deimos. Narrative duties come from the writing team behind God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, with TC Carson returning for the first time in over a decade as the adult Kratos – serving as the game’s narrator.

Core Gameplay Features

• Combat in 2D – fast, kinetic encounters adapted for side‑scrolling action.
• Weapon focus – Kratos learns spear and shield techniques across training and battles.
• Gifts of Olympus – divine artifacts provide powerful abilities against a wide array of enemies.
• Iconic foes return – classic adversaries reimagined in 2D, alongside new creatures inspired by Greek mythology.
• Hand‑drawn pixel animation – retro‑styled visuals created by Mega Cat Studios.

Availability and Editions

Release: available today on PlayStation 5.

• Standard Edition: $29.99 USD / €29.99 / £24.99 / ¥3480
• Digital Deluxe Edition: $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £32.99 / ¥4480

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Studio Message: Honoring the Past While Moving Forward

The studio frames these steps as a balance between innovation and legacy, noting that fan interest in a return to the Greek saga has been persistent. They emphasize investing in the series’ roots while continuing to evolve the franchise.

“As we look to the future, we also want to invest in the past and tend to the series’ roots that got us to where we are today.”

Why It Matters – a Two-Track Future for God of War

Two threads now define the roadmap: a long‑term return to the Greek era through full trilogy remakes, and a near‑term expansion of the universe with a canon 2D prequel on PS5. For players, that means fresh story context for Kratos’ origins and a modernized path back to the classic trilogy – with more details to come once the remakes progress.