God of War: Ascension has hit North America retailers! Under development for two and a half years, the game represents the blood, sweat, and tears on behalf of the God of War team at Santa Monica Studio.
"We wanted to create the best looking, best playing, most compelling entry in the series to date, a game that took every aspect of the experience to a new level, that sought to show long-time fans a different side of the iconic Kratos character, and that added something entirely new yet addictively deep to the franchise: multiplayer, which many of you joined us in playing and improving during our Beta weeks ago." said Todd Papy, Game Director for God of War: Ascension
We put a great deal of thought and effort into the multiplayer modes you’ll discover in Ascension, including the recently revealed 2-player cooperative Trial of the Gods. Supporting this new addition to the God of War universe and the community we’re hopeful builds around it for a while to come is of the utmost importance to us.
Papy also confirmed that they have a substantial DLC plan for God of War: Ascension, although no actual details were released.
The God of War: Ascension team also revealed the fourth, and last, God with whom you may ally yourself: Hades!
About God of War: Ascension
Vengeance is born in the fires of betrayal in this prequel to the best-selling God of War franchise. Six months have passed since Kratos stood over the bodies of his wife and child, his hands stained with their blood - tricked by Ares into murdering the only people he ever loved. Swearing to avenge them, Kratos broke the blood oath that bound him to Ares, but oaths to Olympus are not so easily broken...
Sentenced to an eternity chained within a prison for the living damned, Kratos battles insanity at the hands of the Furies. He will be tested as he seeks freedom, redemption for his sins, and the clarity to avenge his family.
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Release Date: March 12, 2013
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Chaos Studios
ESRB Rating: Mature