So, does this God of War Trilogy Remastered exist or not? Sony and Santa Monica Studio have not yet opened up, so if you want to discover the origins of the series and (re)play the very first chapter, namely the 2005 God of War, you have to do it this way.
How to play God of War 1?
There are several ways to play God of War 1, some more difficult than others. The first, of course, is to pick up a used PlayStation 2 copy and play it on Sony’s Black Monolith (or early PS3 models with backwards compatibility), but we’re well aware that this is not an easy path to take… unless you have a passion for retro gaming.
Alternatively, if you still have a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita at home, you can purchase the God of War HD Collection in digital version from the respective PlayStation Stores. It costs 19.99 euros and includes the high definition remastered versions of God of War 1 and God of War 2. This collection was also released in 2010 in a physical edition, so you could also look for it on the used market if you want. However, keep in mind that God of War HD Collection, both in digital and physical version, is compatible only and exclusively with PlayStation 3 and/or PlayStation Vita.
There is also a third way, which for modern gamers among you is also the simplest and most convenient: you can play God of War 1 on PS4 and PS5 thanks to a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription (16.99 euros per month, 49.99 euros per quarter, 151.99 per year). The PlayStation Plus Premium catalog in fact includes the PS3 version of God of War HD Collection, which runs on PS4 and PS5 via streaming.
To recap, you can play God of War 1 in the following ways:
By getting a copy of God of War for PS2 to use on PS2 or very early PS3 models with backwards compatibility; By getting a copy of God of War HD Collection for PS3 or PS Vita (purchasable digitally from the respective PlayStation Stores or in physical version on the used market); On PS4 and PS5 thanks to a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Now you know how to do it, all you have to do is choose your favorite method and help Kratos take his revenge on the god of war Ares!
