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God of War: Sons of Sparta Comes to PS4 on November 16
PlayStation is bringing God of War: Sons of Sparta to PS4 on November 16, at midnight local time.
The 2D action platformer was released for PS5 in February 2026 and was developed by Mega Cat Studios with Santa Monica Studio.
The game is a prequel in the God of War series, and its PS4 release ends its nine-month run as a PS5 exclusive.
Two new modes are coming to both consoles in an update released on November 16.
Hermes Mode adds tools for speedrunning, while Erebus Mode makes a single hit enough to defeat either you or your enemies.
PS4 players can join the game when it launches, though the PS4 version was not yet listed for pre-order; its price was not confirmed, but it was expected to match the PS5 version’s $29.99 price.
PlayStation announced that God of War: Sons of Sparta will come to PS4 on November 16.
The 2D action platformer was released for PS5 in February 2026.
The PS4 release will coincide with an update adding two modes to both platforms.
Hermes Mode focuses on speedrunning, while Erebus Mode makes a single hit enough to defeat a player or enemy.
- Who
- PlayStation announced the PS4 release of God of War: Sons of Sparta.
- What
- The game is coming to PS4, and an update will add two new modes on PS4 and PS5.
- When
- November 16, at midnight local time for the PS4 release.
- Where
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- Why
- Not stated.
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God of War: Sons of Sparta was released for PS5.
PlayStation’s announcement of the PS4 release was reported by the sources.
The game is scheduled to arrive on PS4, alongside an update adding two modes to both platforms.
- PS4 release
- November 16
- Original release
- February 2026 on PS5
- Hermes Mode
- Speedrunning mode with a timer and scoreboard
- Erebus Mode
- A single hit can defeat the player or an enemy
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