God Of War Rumor Suggests The Classic Trilogy May Soon Be Remastered

The God of Warfranchise may have moved beyond its Greek origins but a new rumor claims Kratos' original adventures may soon receive a fresh coat of paint. While modern audiences are likely more familiar with Kratos as the bearded warrior of Norse legend thanks to 2018's God of War and its 2022 sequel God of War: Ragnarok, the wrathful deity started life in a different world. Its combat may not be as refined as the recent duology but the so-called Greek Trilogy still has plenty of fans.

Over on Reddit, user Feeling-Examination6 noted that they've heard whispers of a remastered collection of God of War games that will arrive "sooner than expected."

Many have taken this to mean that Sony is looking to bring the older God of War games to modern hardware with upgraded visuals and control schemes. It's worth noting that Feeling-Examination6 has recently correctly predicted two major announcements in the form of the Ninja Gaiden 4 reveal and the release date of the upcoming action-adventure game Hell is Us.

Could God Of War's Greek Trilogy Return?

It Certainly Seems Possible

As is the case with all rumors, fans should take this God of War report with a grain of salt until PlayStation officially announces it. Further rumors claim that Sony is planning to host a State of Play event in the near future, possibly as soon as February 14. Whether or not the showcase does take form remains to be seen but given PlayStation's fairly quiet release schedule, it's easy to see the company falling back on older titles to pad out its 2025 slate.

The original PlayStation 2 God of War games have already received the remaster treatment as the first title from 2005 and its 2007 sequel were both brought over to the PlayStation 3 in a bundle package that sported enhanced visuals. Similarly, God of War 3 was also remastered for PlayStation 4. Fans are likely hoping the rumored remastered collection also includes the beloved PSP games Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta, and the often-forgotten Ascension which is still only officially available on the PS3.

Kratos' Origins Deserve More Love

The Greek Trilogy Is Great Fun, Even If It Hasn't Aged Too Well

A screenshot of Kratos from God of War 3.

As much as I enjoy Sony Santa Monica's current vision of Kratos, I still have a fondness for the original PlayStation 2 games. Reveling in their violence and sense of pathos, the first two games have a sense of scale that perfectly emulates the Greek myths they're aiming to capture, even if the mechanics are a little repetitive. I would love to see these classics reach modern audiences so more people can appreciate the devastating battle of Kratos and Zeus.

Source: Feeling-Examination6/Reddit