Sony surprised gamers on Thursday with the immediate release of "God of War: Sons of Sparta," a new prequel for the PlayStation 5, while also announcing a remake of the original God of War trilogy, according to multiple sources. The unexpected launch of the side-scrolling prequel, developed in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, and the early development of the trilogy remake, signals a significant investment in the popular franchise.
"God of War: Sons of Sparta" focuses on Kratos's youth and offers a fresh perspective on his early life, as reported by The Verge. The game is immediately available on the PS5. The original trilogy remake will see TC Carson return as the voice of Kratos, according to The Verge.
The news broke on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with Variety reporting the surprise launch. The original God of War game was first released in March 2005 on the PlayStation, as noted by Variety. The announcement of the new game and the remake highlights the enduring appeal of Greek mythology-inspired narratives in the gaming world, according to The Verge.
In addition to the God of War announcements, a "John Wick" video game is also in the works from Saber Interactive and Lionsgate, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role for the single-player third-person action title, according to Variety. The game is being developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with John Wick film franchise director Chad Stahelski and Reeves involved.
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