Where can I play the original God of War?
Are you a long-time fan of the iconic God of War series or a new enthusiast looking to experience the game that started it all? Look no further! The original God of War games are still accessible on several platforms.
Release and Availability History
God of War (2005):
The game was initially released on November 17, 2005, for the PlayStation 2 (PS2). Players can still relive Kratos’ mythical battles and gods-slaying abilities on the following platforms:
• Remastered HD Collection: Re-released in 2011 on PlayStation 3 (PS3) with enhanced visuals and gameplay enhancements.
• God of War Collection: Available in 2012 for the PlayStation Vita, a portable hand-held game console.
God of War II (2007):
Originally released for PS2, this action-adventure masterpiece was launched on March 13, 2007. As with the original, both games are bundled in God of War Collection for PS3 and PSVita:
| God of War game | PlayStation 2 Release Date |
|---|---|
| God of War (2005) | November 17, 2005 |
| God of War II (2007) | March 13, 2007 |
| God of War (2005), God of War II, and 4 other related games as part of The God of War Collection | No longer possible to find the original Games since remastered/hd |
God of War Chains of Olympus and God of War: Blades of Glory
These mobile spin-off games were later released and can be experienced on certain devices:
- God of War Chains of Olympus (released in 2008), an PSP (PlayStation Portable) game, continues the action-packed storyline before God of War II on PS2.
- God of War Blades of Glory (an arcade racing game) only on Japanese PlayStation 3 and Mobile Phones.
Here are possible ways to explore the originals:
• Own the God of War series for either PS2 (classic method) or explore PSVita and digital versions:
• On PlayStation, PlayStation 4 (PS4), Nintendo Switch as God of War: Chained Olympus can be ported.