To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the legendary God of War franchise, Sony unveiled a specially themed Kratos PS5 DualSense controller during the September 2025 State of Play. The controller features a striking ash-white color accented with a blood-red symbol inspired by Kratos' iconic omega tattoo. Set to launch in October for $84.99, pre-orders will begin on October 3. While the announcement is exciting, many fans were hoping for a new installment in the God of War series instead. The original God of War debuted on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, establishing Kratos as an iconic character, while the 2018 reboot and its sequel God of War Ragnarok have kept the series fresh with engaging Norse mythology and new content updates.
What new products are being released to celebrate the God of War 20th anniversary?In addition to the Kratos-themed PS5 DualSense controller, no new game announcements were made during the anniversary celebration, leaving fans anticipating further updates from Santa Monica Studio.
God of War has solidified its place as a cornerstone of PlayStation gaming. The series gained acclaim for its storytelling and combat mechanics, blending mythology with deep character development. The success of the franchise, particularly with its 2018 reboot, paved the way for a new generation of players and fans continuously looking for more adventures from Kratos.
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Love how they're honoring Kratos' legacy with this sleek controller design, though part of me wishes we got some news about where the series is heading next. Guess we'll have to keep our Leviathan Axes sharpened for future announcements.
Pretty slick move by Sony dropping this controller to celebrate 20 years of rage, even if it feels like they're teasing us without a game announcement. Still, that ash-white design with the blood-red omega symbol is a sweet nod to the Ghost of Sparta's legacy.