“God of War: The Spartan's Son” Depicting Young Kratos Heads to PS4! Latest Update With 2 New Modes Due Same Day

This game is a retro-style 2D action title released for the PS5 in February 2026.

Console PS4
"God of War: The Spartan's Son," which depicts a young Kratos, is coming to PS4! The latest update, featuring two new modes, is also scheduled for release on the same day.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the PS4 version of *God of War: Sons of Sparta*, which was released for the PS5 this past February, will be available for download at midnight on November 16.



Depicting the Young Kratos

Developed by Mega Cat Studios, *God of War: The Spartan’s Son* incorporates elements unique to the *God of War* series into retro-style 2D action, presenting them in a completely new way.The story is crafted by the same writing team behind *God of War* (2018), *God of War: Ragnarök*, and *God of War: Ragnarök – Valhalla*, depicting the younger days of Kratos.

Duty, Honor, and the Bond of Brotherhood

Set during the time when Kratos, as a young Spartan, was undergoing the grueling training of the “Agoge” military training system, he and his brother, Deimos, leave walled Sparta and venture into the beautiful yet dangerous region of Laconia.As Kratos and Deimos face numerous threats, the results of their training are put to the test, and they are forced to confront the true meaning of duty, honor, and the bond of brotherhood.

*God of War: The Spartan Son* is currently available on PS5. Additionally, on the same day the PS4 version launches, a major update will be released across all platforms, adding two new endgame modes.

  • Hermes Mode:

    Take on a thrilling race against the clock using tools designed specifically for speedruns, such as a split timer that measures times for each section and a scoreboard that saves your records.

  • Erebus Mode:

    Both enemies and allies are “one-hit kills.” Take on the ultimate challenge.


By RIKUSYO