God of War remake trilogy confirmed, shadow drops 2D Sons of Sparta game

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that a God of War remake of the original trilogy is in early development, according to announcements made during Thursday's State of Play. Alongside the remake confirmation, the studio surprise-released God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2D action platformer available today on PlayStation 5. TC Carson, the original voice of Kratos, returns to narrate the new spin-off after more than a decade away from the role.

Trilogy remake in early development

The God of War trilogy remake was announced with only a logo, as Santa Monica Studio acknowledged the project remains in very early stages. 'We're thrilled to confirm that the original God of War trilogy is being remade – and what better way to announce it than with the legendary TC Carson who brought Kratos to life in the Greek saga,' the studio said in a statement.

'This project is still very early in development, so we ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared. When we can come back with an update, we aim to make it a big one!' The studio noted that remaking the Greek saga has been 'a frequent request' from fans.

No platforms, release window, or gameplay details were provided for the remake project. The announcement comes as part of God of War's 20th anniversary celebrations, which have included merchandise releases and a limited edition DualSense controller in October.

Sons of Sparta available now

God of War: Sons of Sparta represents a departure from the series' typical 3D action format, offering a 2D action platformer experience developed by Mega Cat Studios in partnership with Santa Monica Studio. The game features 'a canon story set in Kratos' youth during his harsh training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos'.

'From the writing team at Santa Monica Studio that brought you God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, Sons of Sparta is a tale of duty, honour, and brotherhood featuring TC Carson who reprises his role the first time in over a decade as the adult version of Kratos, our story's narrator,' the studio explained.

The game incorporates traditional God of War combat mechanics into a 2D format, with Kratos wielding spear and shield alongside 'powerful divine artefacts known as the Gifts of Olympus'. The title features hand-drawn pixel animation and creatures inspired by Greek mythology.

What the announcements mean

The dual announcement represents both a response to long-standing fan demands and Santa Monica Studio's willingness to experiment with the franchise. The trilogy remake addresses frequent community requests to revisit Kratos' original Greek mythology adventures with modern technology and production values.

Sons of Sparta, meanwhile, demonstrates the studio's continued evolution of the God of War formula. 'We've taken some big swings over the years in an effort to keep God of War exciting, surprising, and satisfying for players to enjoy,' Santa Monica Studio said, noting that fan support has made 'unexpected passion projects like Sons of Sparta' possible.

The early development status of the trilogy remake suggests fans will wait years before seeing substantial updates, whilst Sons of Sparta provides immediate new God of War content in an unexpected format.

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