Sony's latest State of Play event delivered major news for God of War fans, unveiling both a new 2.5D origin story and an upcoming trilogy remake. God of War: Sons of Sparta launched today exclusively on PlayStation 5, exploring Kratos's early days training at the Agoge with his brother Deimos.

Developed by Mega Cat Studios with writing from the Santa Monica Studio team behind the 2018 reboot and Ragnarök, the Metroidvania features dynamic combat using Spartan sword and shield mechanics alongside "Gifts of Olympus." The game represents an intriguing departure from the mainline series' third-person action format while maintaining narrative continuity through its connection to the main franchise writers.

The event also revealed plans for a complete remake of the original God of War trilogy, though Santa Monica Studio emphasized this project remains in very early development. The announcement featured TC Carson, who voiced Kratos in the original trilogy and narrated Sons of Sparta, suggesting potential involvement in the remake. While no release timeline was provided, the remake promises to reimagine Kratos's Greek-era adventures for modern audiences.