God of War Sons of Sparta is a brand-new entry to the collection accessible now for the PlayStation 5!
Developed by our companions at Mega Cat Studios, Sons of Sparta takes God of Struggle staples and interprets them like by no means earlier than right into a retro-inspired 2D motion platformer.
Wanting to study extra earlier than embarking on a journey again to historical Greece this weekend? Right here’s what you need to know about God of Struggle Sons of Sparta!
Obligation, honor & brotherhood
Sons of Sparta is a canon story that takes place in Kratos’ youth from the writing group that introduced you God of Struggle (2018), God of Struggle Ragnarök, and God of Struggle Ragnarök: Valhalla.
Set in the course of the brutal coaching interval Spartan cadets endure on the Agoge – Kratos, alongside his brother Deimos, should traverse far past the house they know into the attractive but harmful area of Laconia that surrounds the acquainted partitions of Sparta.
Kratos and Deimos should overcome threats that may put all their coaching to the check whereas difficult them to confront the true which means of responsibility, honor, and brotherhood.
Heartfelt performances
Sons of Sparta incorporates a unbelievable vocal forged whose performances convey the depth and emotion followers count on from God of Struggle video games.
We’re thrilled to have two actors who’ve each portrayed Kratos within the Greek saga reprise their roles for this recreation. TC Carson returns because the grownup model of Kratos who serves as our story’s narrator, whereas Antony Del Rio portrays the youthful model of Kratos, which he additionally did in God of Struggle: Ghost of Sparta again in 2010!
We’re additionally excited to have newcomers be part of the collection, together with Scott Menville, because the voice of our younger Deimos.
God of Struggle fight in 2D
Sons of Sparta brings God of Struggle’s kinetic fight to a brand-new style. Customise your weapons, study new expertise, and harness highly effective divine artifacts utilizing the Items of Olympus to finish your foes with brutal finishers.
A Spartan’s first weapons
Kratos’ spear and protect can every be enhanced and tailored utilizing totally different attachments. Every attachment comes with its personal improve path, so you can tailor your construct to empower whichever playstyle you take pleasure in.
Kratos additionally has entry to three main talent timber the place he can study new talents to enhance his offensive, defensive, and motion kits.
Items of Olympus
All through his adventures in Laconia, Kratos will purchase Items of Olympus, divine artifacts that may flip the tide in fight by their particular and tremendous assaults.
A few of the Items excel in ranged fight – hanging with precision from afar or launching an exploding projectile to hit a number of creatures. Others include their very own devastating melee combo to complement Kratos’ spear assaults.
Myths and legends
Sons of Sparta options the return of many iconic creatures from the Greek saga, together with hulking minotaurs, nimble satyrs, and undead legionnaires. We labored carefully with the group at Mega Cat Studios to faithfully translate the unique animations to their 2D representations in-game.
On high of the classics, MCS has additionally introduced in lots of new creatures from Greek mythology didn’t have the prospect to discover within the originals.
Discover Laconia
Beautiful high-definition pixel artwork environments will take you on a journey by a wide range of places that convey Kratos’ homeland to life with unbelievable element.
As you progress by the principle story, you’ll discover that Laconia can also be stuffed with content material that rewards exploration – elective quests, hidden encounters, and loot await!
The sound of Sparta
Bear McCreary returns to rating Sons of Sparta with an unbelievable soundtrack that melds retro aesthetics with God of Struggle’s signature sweeping orchestral and choral type.
Get it in the present day
The Commonplace and Digital Deluxe Editions are each accessible for buy digitally at PlayStation Retailer:
Thank you to all of the God of Struggle followers in your continued help, we hope you’ll take pleasure in Sons of Sparta!