Sony surprised gamers with the immediate release of "God of War: Sons of Sparta," a new 2D prequel side-scroller for the PlayStation 5, announced during the February 12, 2026, State of Play presentation. The announcement also included news of a remake of the original God of War trilogy, according to The Verge.
"God of War: Sons of Sparta" is a 2D action platformer that delves into Kratos's youth and his harsh training, as detailed by The Verge. The game is available now on the PS5. The prequel was developed in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, according to a multi-source article from The Verge.
The State of Play event, which lasted over an hour, also hinted at other upcoming PS5 games. While specific details were scarce, Sony indicated the event would feature news, gameplay updates, and announcements from various game studios, as reported by The Verge.
The event may have also included news about the remake of the original God of War trilogy, with TC Carson returning as the voice of Kratos, according to The Verge.
In other entertainment news, Prime Video released a teaser for "Spider-Noir," a new live-action series based on the Marvel Comics character. The series stars Nicolas Cage as an aging private investigator and disillusioned superhero in 1930s New York. The teaser was released in both black and white and color, which the showrunners are calling "True Hue," according to Ars Technica.
The State of Play event was a showcase for upcoming PS5 games, and while the exact content was not fully revealed, it promised a range of announcements from studios worldwide, as stated by The Verge.
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