God of War 2 is being prepared for release on PlayStation 2 in the USA
next February, with a PAL release to follow, Eurogamer has learned, and
Sony reckons the series has the potential to expand to PSP, PS3, mobile
and even film.

All of this comes to us courtesy of leaked Sony marketing
documentation, which suggests the publisher wants to build on the
success of the first game - which sold over a million copies - and try
and dethrone the likes of Prince of Persia, which it sees as a
competitor.

Sony was unavailable to comment on the documents' authenticity at the
time of publication.

In development at SCEA Santa Monica, as before, God of War 2 will see
players take on the role of Kratos once more as he trots off in search
of vengeance against the gods of Mount Olympus.

He'll use his blade as a grapple to cross chasms and pull objects to
ground, fight on ceilings and walls (with an improved climbing system),
wield new magical abilities in combat and battle various iconic figures
from ancient Greek history.

Along the way, players will defeat Icarus and claim his wings as a tool
to glide with, gain the ability to ride Pegasus, discover the Amulet of
Fate and Golden Fleece to earn special powers, and wield weapons
including the Hammer, Bone Sword and Medusa's Head.

Sadly there's no mention of multiplayer - with the game touted as
one-player only.

The documentation also features plenty of concept art, and boldly
claims that the game visuals are comparable to next-generation systems
- before suggesting that the series itself could make the transition to
PS3 given the right backing.

With a date of February touted, we'd expect to be playing God of War 2
during E3 in May. Look out for an official announcement in the months
to come.


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