The Beginning of Kratos' Journey
PS3 | Released March 12, 2013
God of War: Ascension is the prequel to the entire God of War series, taking place before the original game and revealing the origin of Kratos' journey of vengeance.
Betrayed by the gods and losing everything he held dear, Kratos seeks to break free from the chains of the Furies who torment him for breaking his blood oath to Ares, the God of War.
This chapter explores Kratos at his most human moment, before he became the Ghost of Sparta, showing his transformation from man to god-killer.
Experience brutal combat, innovative time manipulation mechanics, and the first multiplayer mode in the God of War franchise.
Harness the power of the Amulet of Uroborus to decay or heal objects, solving puzzles and gaining tactical advantages in combat.
Wield the iconic Blades of Chaos in their prime, with new elemental powers and devastating combo attacks.
The first God of War game to feature online multiplayer, allowing players to battle in the name of the gods.
Encounter legendary creatures and face the wrath of the Furies in epic boss battles across ancient Greece.
Experience a deeply personal tale that explores Kratos' humanity before his transformation into a vengeful god-killer.
Stunning visuals that push the PS3 to its limits, delivering the most beautiful God of War experience to date.
For the first time in the series, God of War: Ascension introduces competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes where players align with one of four gods and battle for supremacy.
Two teams compete to earn favor by defeating enemies and capturing objectives.
Free-for-all deathmatch where only the strongest warrior survives.
Cooperative mode where players work together to defeat waves of enemies.
Classic CTF mode with a God of War twist featuring brutal combat.