PlayStation’s God of War spin-off is coming to PS4 and getting new modes

God of War: Sons of Sparta is coming to PS4 on 16 November, alongside an update adding two modes to both PS4 and PS5. The release expands access to the spin-off and gives players new ways to revisit its combat.

Hermes Mode adds timed runs with speedrunning tools, including split timers and a persistent scoreboard; it unlocks after completing the game or via a start-menu code. Erebus Mode is a challenge in which both the player and enemies fall in one hit, selectable when starting a new game. Developed by Mega Cat Studios with Santa Monica Studio, the 2D action game first launched on PS5 in February and tells a story from Kratos’ youth.