The remake covers the original trilogy:
- God of War (2005, PS2)
- God of War II (2007, PS2)
- God of War III (2010, PS3)
These titles defined character-action games in the mid-2000s, combining mythological spectacle with brutal, cinematic combat. Now, more than 20 years after the original game debuted on PlayStation 2, Sony is revisiting Kratos’ Greek-era origins.
However, expectations need tempering.
In a PlayStation Blog post, Sony described the trilogy remake as “very early in development.” The reveal trailer showed no gameplay footage whatsoever, just confirmation that the project exists.
Carson added that it will “be a minute” before Sony shares more details, signaling that this remake is likely years away rather than months.
“Next time we come back, we’re coming with something big, baby,” Carson teased.
While the trilogy remake is a long-term project, Sony balanced the announcement with an immediate surprise.
God of War: Sons of Sparta was shadowdropped on February 12. The new title takes a different approach to the franchise with a side-scrolling format, offering a throwback-inspired take on Kratos’ brutal combat.
It’s playable right now, giving fans something tangible while they wait for the bigger Greek revival.
Why This Matters
The original Greek trilogy established:
- Kratos as one of PlayStation’s defining mascots
- The franchise’s cinematic storytelling formula
- A benchmark for scale in boss encounters
Though later entries shifted the mythology to Norse realms and redefined the series’ tone and mechanics, the Greek saga remains foundational.
A full remake, not just a remaster, suggests Sony may be aiming for:
- Modernized combat systems
- Updated visuals in line with current-gen hardware
- Potential narrative refinements or expanded content
But at this stage, that’s speculation. Sony has provided virtually no details beyond confirmation that development has begun.
Patience Required
If the messaging is clear, it’s this: don’t expect this remake soon.
Sony explicitly asked fans for patience, stating that it will be “a while” before more can be shared. With no footage shown and development still early, this is likely a multi-year project.
For now, the Greek gods rest.
But Kratos’ original warpath is officially being reforged, and when Sony returns with the next update, it sounds like they intend to make it count.
