In a recent update, Santa Monica Studio confirmed there won’t be any new announcements for the God of War series during its 20th anniversary festivities. This news certainly dashed the hopes of many fans who were eagerly anticipating the rumored remasters of the God of War Greek saga to make an appearance.
God of War, one of PlayStation’s flagship series, has been thrilling gamers since its 2005 PS2 debut. Those early games captivated audiences with stories steeped in Greek mythology. The last entry in this Greek-themed line-up was God of War: Ascension, which hit the PS3 back in 2013. The franchise reinvented itself in 2018 with a fresh spin centered around Norse mythology. Currently, while God of War 3 has been made available on PS4 and PS5, the earlier Greek titles remain out of reach for modern consoles, leaving fans yearning for a revival.
Rumors of a God of War Greek saga remaster have been swirling for some time, thanks to bits of information leaked by credible insiders like Jeff Grubb. He suggested that these remasters might surface in time for the series’ 20th anniversary, igniting buzz throughout the community. However, Santa Monica Studio has snuffed out these rumors, making it clear that fans should not expect such an announcement during the upcoming celebrations.
Santa Monica Studio took to Twitter to announce a discussion panel featuring some of the voice actors who have brought God of War’s characters to life, alongside an art exhibition in Los Angeles dedicated to the franchise’s legacy. The studio made sure to insert a note in their announcement, emphasizing that no new game reveals are planned for this event. This effectively quashes any remaining hope of spotting the Greek saga remasters during the panel or exhibition.
The news left fans somewhat deflated, although it hasn’t stopped speculation that Santa Monica Studio might still have a surprise up its sleeve, perhaps on a platform like the PlayStation Blog rather than at the event itself. While the future of the remasters remains uncertain, the anniversary panel promises to be a treat for fans, featuring the original voice of Kratos, TC Carson, along with Christopher Judge, who brings the iconic character to life in the current games.
The God of War series, a pillar of action-adventure gaming, has been synonymous with PlayStation since its inception in 2005 and continues to capture the imagination of players around the world. Fans are holding onto hope for more nods to its classic roots in the form of remasters, even if that wish won’t be fulfilled during the anniversary event.
