God of War Sons of Sparta Side-Scrolling Spin-off Out Today, and God of War Trilogy Remake Announced | Sony State of Play

Sony finished tonight’s State of Play broadcast with confirmation of a God of War Trilogy Remake project, and the surprise shadow drop of a side-scrolling spinoff — God of War Sons of Sparta — that launches today.

TC Carson, the original voice of Kratos, popped up to confirm the projects — and presumably his involvement in them. The original God of War launched back in 2005 for PS2, with its sequel arriving two years later. God of War 3, for PS3, then debuted in 2010.

No release date for the God of War Trilogy Remake was announced, and apparently work is still in its “early stages.” Indeed, today’s look at the game amounted to little more than a few logos — but for fans of Kratos’ beloved Greek shenanigans, they are thrilling logos to see once more:

God of War Sons of Sparta, meanwhile, is a “passion project” from indie retro game developer Mega Cat Studios, and it’s launching today.

Here’s a first look:

For much more, catch up with everything announced during Sony’s State of Play broadcast right here.

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