Sony officially announced God of War: Ascension at the Spike Video Game Awards.
God of War: Ascension was released worldwide for the PlayStation 3 console.
Sony launched the multiplayer beta of God of War: Ascension exclusively for PlayStation Plus members.
Santa Monica Studio released the final patch update to address bugs and balance multiplayer gameplay.
Kratos, a Spartan warrior, breaks his blood oath to Ares, the God of War, leading to his imprisonment and torment by the Furies.
As punishment for breaking his oath, Kratos is imprisoned by the Furies in a forgotten realm to be eternally tortured.
Kratos battles and defeats the Furies, breaking free from his bondage and beginning his quest for redemption and vengeance.
Kratos seeks out and destroys other Spartans who, like him, have broken blood oaths to the gods to restore the balance.
Kratos defeats Alecto, the leader of the Furies, ending their control over him and securing his freedom.