God of War: Sons of Sparta arrives on PS4 at midnight local time on Nov. 16, 2026. A same-day patch adds Hermes and Erebus to both the PS4 and PS5 versions. The 2D action game first launched on PS5 in February 2026.
Developed by Mega Cat Studios in partnership with Santa Monica Studio, Sons of Sparta tells a canon story about Kratos and his brother Deimos during Kratos’s Agoge training. Its combat uses a spear and shield, along with divine artifacts called the Gifts of Olympus.
Hermes Mode turns the completed game into a speedrun challenge, with a split-based timer and persistent scoreboard. It unlocks after finishing the game, but players can open it early from the start menu with Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right L1 R1 Touch Pad.
Erebus Mode makes a single hit fatal for Kratos and every enemy. Unlike Hermes, it does not require completing the story. Choose it when starting a new game and selecting a save slot.
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God of War Sons of Sparta
Developed by Mega Cat Studios
Join young Kratos and Deimos, sons of Sparta, on a Greek odyssey as they discover the meaning of duty and honour.
An engaging and exciting 2D action-adventure brought to life from the talented pixel superstars at Mega Cat Studios. Experience retro classic gameplay with God of War’s signature spectacle, action, and heartfelt storytelling.
- Genre Platform, Adventure
- Platforms PlayStation 5
- Perspective Side view
- Modes Single player, Co-operative
- Release February 12, 2026
- Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
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