A remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy is officially in development, while God of War: Sons of Sparta is available now on PlayStation 5, expanding Kratos’ mythological saga.
Sony is revisiting the saga that defined modern action gaming.
The announcement of a full remake of the original Greek-era trilogy signals a strategic return to Kratos’ origins. While the Norse saga reshaped the character’s tone and structure, the Greek trilogy remains foundational to the franchise’s identity — known for its brutality, scale, and cinematic boss encounters.
Modernizing a defining era
The remake aims to:
- Rebuild environments using current-generation hardware
- Modernize combat systems
- Refine camera design and pacing
- Preserve large-scale mythological encounters
The original entries were technical showcases in their time. A remake allows Sony to unify visual fidelity and mechanical depth with the franchise’s current standard.
Sons of Sparta launches
Alongside the remake reveal, Sons of Sparta expands the Greek mythos with a standalone entry set within the original timeline.
Rather than revisiting Norse mythology, this release reinforces the franchise’s dual-era structure — positioning the Greek period not as legacy content, but as an active narrative pillar.
Nostalgia as strategic asset
Remakes remain central to console strategy in 2026. For Sony, revisiting God of War serves multiple goals:
- Onboarding new players
- Reintroducing classic story arcs
- Leveraging established IP
- Reinforcing PlayStation’s identity as a home for cinematic action
As platform competition intensifies, proven franchises offer both commercial stability and community continuity.
Franchise longevity
Few series sustain relevance across tonal shifts and generational hardware transitions. By investing in both a remake and new Greek-era content, Sony signals long-term confidence in the God of War brand.
The Greek gods may have fallen, but their commercial value remains intact.
