Whereas Sony has begun celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the God of Struggle franchise, Large Bomb’s Jeff Grubb has reported that there will likely be a brand new smaller-scale “side-story challenge” that may give attention to the lifetime of Kratos in Greece.
“OK. Everybody retains asking about this, so I’ve tried to seek out out extra,” posted Grubb on Bluesky. “There’s nonetheless a Greek God of Struggle factor popping out this 12 months, nevertheless it’s not a remaster assortment. It’s a brand new side-story challenge.”
Following up on this, Grubb has additionally mentioned that one thing associated to a remastered launch of the unique God of Struggle trilogy would possibly come within the days surrounding the anniversary celebrations. A State of Play surrounding these remasters has reportedly not within the works.
“I used to be by no means advised a few Remaster assortment, however I requested a supply in regards to the rumours (that I noticed had been centered on a group) they usually advised me that nothing God of Struggle would occur on the State of Play however one thing may present up on the anniversary.”
The side-story challenge that Grubb spoke about could possibly be the God of Struggle sequel that was reported to be within the works again in February. In keeping with these studies, the title is about to hold ahead the themes of fatherhood from the latest God of Struggle titles by specializing in the connection between a younger Kratos and his father.
Since Kratos wasn’t conscious that his father was Zeus till the occasions of God of Struggle 2, it’s doubtless that the daddy determine that Kratos will work together with on this title will as a substitute be a mortal that was tasked with elevating him in Sparta.
There have been additionally rumours a few God of Struggle recreation that will happen in historic Egypt, following up from the final two titles revolving round Norse mythology, whereas the franchise initially centered on the Greek pantheon.
Sony, together with Sony Santa Monica, lately celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the God of Struggle franchise with an exhibition and panel at Galaxy Nucleus. Whereas no new video games had been introduced over the weekend, the occasion did observe the discharge of the Darkish Odyssey Assortment launch for God of Struggle Ragnarök.
As a part of this launch, God of Struggle Ragnarök gamers can adorn Kratos in a black and gold harking back to how he’s portrayed in among the older titles’ flashbacks. The replace additionally introduced with it a brand new armour set for Kratos in addition to Atreus and Freya. It additionally options new appearances for the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Draupnir Spear.
Within the meantime, a TV adaptation of God of Struggle is at the moment within the works at Amazon Prime. Whereas the present is but to launch its first episode, Amazon has already ordered a second season.
For extra particulars about God of Struggle, try our evaluation of the smooth reboot on the PS4 and PC, in addition to our evaluation God of Struggle Ragnarok on the PS5 in addition to its eventual PC launch.
OK. Everybody retains asking about this, so I’ve tried to seek out out extra: There’s nonetheless a Greek God of Struggle factor popping out this 12 months, nevertheless it’s not a remaster assortment. It is a new side-story challenge.
— Grubb (@grubb.wtf) 2025-03-22T19:00:46.068Z
I used to be by no means advised a few Remaster assortment, however I requested a supply in regards to the rumors (that I noticed had been centered on a group) they usually advised me that nothing God of Struggle would occur on the State of Play however one thing may present up on the anniversary.
— Grubb (@grubb.wtf) 2025-03-22T19:00:46.069Z
