The God of War franchise has defined brutal, god-slaying action for over two decades, and fans have long clamored for a modern revival of Kratos’ original Greek saga. On February 12, 2026, during PlayStation’s State of Play, Santa Monica Studio delivered the ultimate gift: an official God of War Trilogy Remake is in development. This full remake of God of War (2005), God of War II (2007), and God of War III (2010) promises to bring Kratos’ rage back to life on current-gen hardware. Here’s everything we know so far about release date speculation, platforms, gameplay, story, and more.

Announcement Trailer and First Look

The reveal came via a cinematic teaser trailer, featuring a blazing logo for “God of War Trilogy Remake” set against a dark, fiery backdrop—evoking the series’ signature intensity. No gameplay footage was shown, keeping details under wraps as the project is still in early development. TC Carson, the iconic voice of the original Kratos, hyped it up himself, teasing “next time we come back, [we’re] coming with something big.”

This announcement caps off the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations, with Santa Monica Studio emphasizing it’s a “ground-up remake” to honor fan requests.

Release Date Speculation

No official release date or window has been announced. Santa Monica Studio described the project as being in the “early stages,” urging fans to “be patient” for the next update.

Industry predictions point to a 2027 or 2028 launch at the earliestgiven the scope of remaking three massive games from scratch. Some insiders speculate even later (2029+), potentially aligning with PS6 hardware for maximum fidelity. Development timelines for similar projects like Demon’s Souls (2020 remake) took about 2-3 years, supporting this outlook.

Confirmed Platforms and PC Release

• PlayStation 5: Confirmed as the lead platform, with PS5 exclusivity expected at launch.
• PC: Highly likely post-console launch, following Sony’s pattern with God of War (2018) and Ragnarök (both arrived on Steam/Epic ~1.5-2 years later).
• No mentions of PS4, PS6, or other consoles yet.

Gameplay: What to Expect

No hands-on details yet, but as a full remake (not remaster), expect a complete overhaul:

• Modernized combat: Refined hack-n-slash mechanics with the Blades of Chaos, Leviathan Axe precursors, and god powers. Improved animations, consistent controls across all three games, and quality-of-life tweaks like better checkpoints or accessibility options.
• Fixed camera perspective: Likely retained from originals, unlike the over-the-shoulder Norse era—keeping that classic cinematic feel.
• Next-gen features: 4K/60FPS+, ray tracing, haptic feedback via DualSense, and potentially photo mode or New Game+.
• Speculation includes minor refinements to puzzles and boss fights for smoother flow, but core gameplay stays faithful.

Fans hope for no major overhauls, preserving the brutal, quick-time-event-filled frenzy that defined the trilogy.

Story: A Recap of Kratos’ Greek Saga

The remake faithfully retells Kratos’ origin as the Ghost of Sparta:

1. God of War (2005): Betrayed Spartan warrior serves Ares, accidentally kills family, swears revenge on the gods.
2. God of War II (2007): Escapes Hades, allies with Titans, kills more Olympians.
3. God of War III (2010): Epic finale—slays Zeus and the entire pantheon in gory spectacle.

No story changes announced; it’s a “reimagining” visually and technically, narrated by TC Carson’s booming Kratos. Expect all the mature themes, QTE finishers, and mythological carnage intact.