God of War Remaster Leaked: 20th Anniversary Collection Incoming?

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the popular “God of War” video game series, one of Sony’s key intellectual properties that remains relevant today. Over the years, “God of War” has significantly impacted the action genre and served as inspiration for numerous other games in the industry. Considering Sony’s history of finding it challenging to keep its IPs alive across multiple console generations, it’s noteworthy that the action game developed by Santa Monica Studios has managed to adapt and thrive through different console generations, becoming one of PlayStation’s most significant franchises.

In commemoration of the God of War series reaching its 20-year milestone, fans are eagerly anticipating Sony’s plans to pay tribute to their marquee franchise this year. The buzz has been building around a potential re-release collection of the God of War games on PlayStation 5, focusing on the mythology tales from the series. A recent statement by a key figure in the game’s development has added fuel to these rumors, hinting at something significant being in the works.

God of War Collection Rumors May Hold Some Weight

Cory Barlog May Have Teased God of War Remasters A Year Ago

As a gaming enthusiast, I had been eagerly awaiting the reveal of the remastered God of War collection during PlayStation’s State of Play showcase. Unfortunately, despite my anticipation, the show passed without any updates on God of War. The news from Sony was rather sparse throughout the presentation. However, fans like myself didn’t let our spirits dampen, and a recent tweet has given us reason to believe that an official announcement might be just around the corner.

In March 2024, Twitter user @KaptainKuba expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming anniversary of God of War and wondered aloud, “What might they have planned for its 20th anniversary?” This comment caught the attention of Cory Barlog, director of the latest two God of War titles, who playfully replied, “I have an idea.” Although no official announcements have been made since then, there’s been a growing buzz about God of War’s upcoming birthday.

The God of War Collection May Be Announced Closer To The 20th Anniversary

In essence, Cory’s tweet should be viewed with considerable skepticism. Given his extensive involvement in the franchise and history of playfully misleading fans on Twitter, as demonstrated by his past comments about God of War: Ragnarok before its release, it is possible that Cory’s tweet might hint at Sony having grand plans for God of War’s 20th anniversary celebration, which could potentially involve this much-anticipated remaster.

If the rumored remaster of the game “God of War” is true, it’s expected to be announced towards the end of March. It’s important to note that the initial tweet from @KaptainKuba and Cory’s response were shared on March 22nd, 2024, which happens to be the anniversary of the original “God of War” release. Sony might have chosen not to reveal this collection during the State of Play event in order to avoid coinciding with the franchise’s official 20th anniversary.

If this proposed God of War remaster is real, it will likely be announced in late March.

It’s Unclear How Many Games Will Be In The God of War Collection

As a diehard fan, I’m eagerly awaiting news about the rumored God of War remaster collection. While it’s not yet certain which games will make the cut, I’m hopeful that the main numbered entries, including God of War III, will definitely be part of it. However, there’s still some mystery surrounding whether the handheld spin-offs or 2013’s God of War: Ascension will join the lineup as well. Additionally, there’s been no confirmation on whether this collection will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive or if it might also see a release on PC, given that the Norse-era titles have already been made available on the platform.

Still, a remastered collection of the God of War series would undeniably be an enticing prospect, as it would make the entire series accessible on a single console. Although it didn’t appear at the recent State of Play, the upcoming 20th anniversary of the franchise could provide an ideal moment for an official announcement. Here’s to hoping Sony capitalizes on this occasion to honor the anniversary of their flagship series in a fitting way.

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2025-02-25 21:35