2D action platformer God of War: Sons of Sparta announced for PS5, now available

Young Kratos and Deimos discover the meaning of duty and honor.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developers Mega Cat Studios and Santa Monica Studio have announced God of War: Sons of Sparta, a side-scrolling action spin-off of the God of War series starring Kratos and his brother Deimos. It is available now for PlayStation 5 via PlayStation Store.

The game is available in the following editions:

Standard Edition ($29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 / ¥3,480)
- A copy of the game
Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99 / £32.99 / €39.99 / ¥4,480)
- A copy of the game
- Digital art book
- Digital soundtrack
- Arrow of Virtue (spear attachment)
- Rusty Scrap (enhance material)
- Unstable Gemstone (belt attachment)
- Blood Orbs (in-game currency)
- PlayStation Network avatars

Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:

About
Join young Kratos and Deimos, sons of Sparta, on a Greek odyssey as they discover the meaning of duty and honor.
Before the Legend
Every legend has a beginning—before he was a God, before he was a father, Kratos was a young Spartan!
Experience an untold chapter in Kratos’ journey set during the harsh years of Spartan training alongside his brother Deimos. Through endless trials, their minds, bodies, and hearts have been molded to become Spartan soldiers for whom duty and honor mean everything.
After a fellow cadet goes missing, Kratos and Deimos vow to find him and embark on an adventure that will put their training and Spartan spirit to the test.
Duty and Honor
Guide Kratos and Deimos through vibrant and varied 2D levels that will test your combat prowess and cleverness as you search for their missing friend. Solve environmental puzzles, face down enemies both new and familiar, and topple mythological bosses that will test the limits of your Spartan training. Through adversity and cooperation, they’ll learn what it means to be a true Spartan, brother, and friend.
Retro Meets God of War
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.

Watch a set of trailers below.