The prequel introduces multiplayer mayhem to the bestselling franchise.
New to the God of War series is a deep multiplayer offering, one that provides rich new gameplay experiences that fully retain the familiar look and feel of the beloved franchise. This new suite of competitive and cooperative online play modes—Match of Champions, Team Favor of the Gods, Capture the Flag, and Trial of the Gods—allows up to 8 players (depending on mode) to battle together in the frantic, larger-than-life settings and arenas of the God of War universe.
"PlayStation's commitment to pushing the boundaries of play, to crafting stories and experiences meaningful to our fans, is on full display in God of War: Ascension," said Asad Qizilbash, Senior Director, First Party Games Marketing. "Combining refined, over-the-top action gameplay with visceral battles, state-of-the-art visuals and an all-new multiplayer offering, Santa Monica Studios has crafted an exceptional PS3 experience, exciting for newcomers as well as long-time followers of the franchise."
Gamers who purchase God of War: Ascension will receive early access to a special demo for PS3's The Last of Us, the highly-anticipated title coming June 14, 2013 from Naughty Dog, makers of the UNCHARTED series. This early demo will be available to God of War: Ascension customers on May 31, 2013.
God of War: Ascension is now available exclusively for the PS3 system on Blu-Ray disc. The standard release has an MSRP of $59.99, the limited Collector's Edition sells for $79.99, and the Garnet Red Legacy Bundle—which includes the entire God of War series of games—retails for $349.99.
