A surprise new "God of War" game, titled "Sons of Sparta," launched on the PlayStation 5 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, immediately following its reveal during a PlayStation State of Play presentation. Simultaneously, Sony announced a remake of the original "God of War" trilogy was in development. The new game is a 2D side-scrolling prequel set during Kratos' youth and his harsh training, according to The Verge.
The announcement came during a State of Play event that lasted over an hour, showcasing upcoming PS5 games. The event included news, gameplay updates, and announcements from various game studios, according to Andrew Webster of The Verge. The new "God of War" title, "Sons of Sparta," is a 2D action platformer that tells a canon story.
The original "God of War" was released in March 2005 on the PlayStation 2, as Variety reported. The new game's surprise launch and the trilogy remake were revealed in a blog post shared by God of War developer Santa Monica Studio, according to Variety.
In other gaming news, a "John Wick" video game is also in the works from Saber Interactive and Lionsgate. Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his role for the single-player third-person action title, which is being developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game is described as a AAA title tailored for mature audiences, with John Wick film franchise director Chad Stahelski involved.
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