The prequel to God of War, God of War: Sons of Sparta is a 2D metroidvania that sets the scene for the series. The game has been available on the PlayStation 5 since February 2026. However, it is just now coming out for PlayStation 4 on November 16.
To celebrate the game becoming available to even more players, Santa Monica Studio and Mega Cat Studios are releasing two more modes that will be playable on both consoles.
New Hermes and Erebus Modes Coming to PS4 and PS5
The new Hermes mode for God of War: Sons of Sparta is unlocked after the game has been completed. Players get special tools to see how quickly the game can be accomplished in this speedrun mode. Erebus mode is available at any point of the game. It takes out both the player and the enemy in one hit. Players will need to avoid taking any damage to avoid death.
These new modes could give God of War fans something to enjoy while they wait for the release of God of War Laufey. Santa Monica Studio recently announced their choice to delay God of War Laufey. It is arriving in May 2027, three months after the initial release date of February 2027.
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