I know it's true, but it's still wild to me that God of War is 20 years old. Kratos has been in my life almost as long as my wife (we've been married 23 years) and longer than my kids, two of whom play the series now. At State of Play, Sony unveiled a brand new DualSense Wireless Controller commemorating the anniversary.
Its crimson and white color scheme mirrors the Ghost of Sparta's pale skin and bright tattoo. Santa Monica Studio's Design Director Dela Longfish explained how the project took shape on the PlayStation Blog.
"When we were deciding how best to embody the series, we immediately thought the form of the controller lent itself perfectly to Kratos’ omega tattoo," Longfish said. "No matter which God of War game you’re playing, the shape of his red ink against the gray of his ash-covered skin is one of the most iconic elements of Kratos’ look across both Greek and Norse sagas. Our team made sure to represent both of these key tones in the color selection for the controller to make every aspect an authentic homage to the design that has defined Kratos for over two decades."
This looks like a thing I'll be buying. It will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of $84.99. Pre-orders will start Oct. 3 at 10 am local time at direct.playstation.com and participating retailers. The actual launch will be Oct. 23. If you order directly from PlayStation, free delivery is available. Buy it, boy. Sorry, I had to.