PlayStation mateys,

God a War: Ascension be out in North America today! It represents the culmination a two 'n a half years a blood, sweat, 'n tears on behalf a the God a War team at Santa Monica Studio.

We wanted t' create the best looking, best playing, most compelling entry in the series t' date, a game that took every aspect a the experience t' a new level, that sought t' show long-time fans a different side a the iconic Kratos character, 'n that added something entirely new yet addictively deep t' the franchise: multiplayer, which many a ye joined us in playing 'n improving during our Beta weeks ago.

We put a great deal a thought 'n effort into the multiplayer modes ye’ll discover in Ascension, including the recently revealed 2-player cooperative Trial a the Gods. Supporting this new addition t' the God a War universe 'n the community we’re hopeful builds around it for a while t' come be a the utmost importance t' us.

t' that end, we can today confirm a substantial DLC plan, among which will be new armor 'n weapons sets, new stages t' battle in, 'n much more. All a this will be free for owners a the Ascension Collector’s Edition, since it includes a comprehensive Season Pass (which will not be available outside a the CE).

We’ll have plenty more info in the coming weeks at our official site, www.godofwar.com, as we execute on our extensive schedule… Stay tuned!

Ascension’s multiplayer mode, a series first, be about t' go live for players around the world. Finally, we’re excited t' reveal the fourth, 'n last, a the Gods with whom ye may ally yourself: Hades.

a all a the allegiances, Hades’ executioners have the highest versatility 'n variety a abilities. With the ability t' curse, drain life, become invisible, 'n create large hazards (all in one load-out), the followers a Hades be able t' control the flow a battle. Hades be neither the strongest offensively nor defensively, but careful tailoring through armors 'n weapons, based on the situation t' subsidize this, will help push ye towards whatever role ye want t' fill — ye will be able t' do it all.

It’s been a long journey since 2010. We can’t wait t' hear yer thoughts on the game, 'n meet on the battlefield online.