God of War Sons of Sparta is coming to PlayStation 4 on November 16, with developer Mega Cat Studios also preparing an update that introduces two new game modes for both PS4 and PS5 players.
Santa Monica Studio confirmed that the God of War Sons of Sparta PS4 version will launch at midnight local time. The 2D action platformer is already available on PlayStation 5, and the new update will arrive alongside the PS4 release.
The first addition is Hermes Mode, which is designed specifically for speedrunners. It introduces a split-based timer, a persistent scoreboard, and other tools intended to help players track their runs.
Hermes Mode normally unlocks after completing the game for the first time, although players can access it earlier by entering a code through the start menu.
The second addition, Erebus Mode, offers a much more demanding challenge. Both Kratos and his enemies die from a single hit, making every encounter considerably more dangerous.
Players can select either mode when starting a new game and choosing a save slot. Once a mode has been selected, it cannot be changed for that particular save file.
God of War Sons of Sparta tells a canonical story set during Kratos’ younger years, when he was training as a Spartan cadet at the Agoge. The story follows Kratos and his brother Deimos as they travel through Laconia, the region surrounding Sparta.
The game was written by the team responsible for God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök, and God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.
TC Carson returns as the adult Kratos, serving as the narrator for the story. Antony Del Rio voices the younger Kratos, reprising the role he previously played in 2010’s God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Scott Menville joins the franchise as the young Deimos, while Bear McCreary composed the game’s soundtrack.
God of War Sons of Sparta is available in two editions on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition costs $29.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $39.99. In the UK, the editions cost £24.99 and £32.99, respectively, while European pricing is €29.99 and €39.99.
