Sony surprised gamers with the immediate release of "God of War: Sons of Sparta," a new 2D prequel, during its February 12, 2026, State of Play presentation. The announcement, which came at the end of the showcase, revealed the game was available on PlayStation 5 right away, according to The Verge.
The State of Play event, which began at 5 PM ET, lasted over an hour and featured news, gameplay updates, and announcements from various game studios, as reported by The Verge. While details were scarce before the event, it was known that Sony would be showcasing upcoming PS5 games.
"God of War: Sons of Sparta" is a 2D action platformer that tells a canon story set during Kratos' youth and his harsh training, according to The Verge. The event also mentioned that Sony is remaking the original God of War trilogy.
In other entertainment news, British rock band Bring Me the Horizon released the trailer for their immersive concert film, "L.I.V.E. in São Paulo," with tickets now on sale, as reported by Variety. Film Factory Entertainment also picked up international sales rights to Lucía Puenzo's crime thriller "Pepita the Gunslinger," starring Luisana Lopilato, and will be presenting the project at the European Film Market in Berlin, according to Variety.
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