The studio quickly tempered expectations. Community manager Grace Orlady stated in a PlayStation blog that the project is in the "early stages of development." Given the current timelines for game creation, this means waiting at least several years.
Work has only just begun, and major AAA projects take an average of 5–6 years to create. Against this backdrop, there is talk in the industry that the updated adventures of young Kratos may appear in the next generation. If rumors of the PlayStation 6 launching in 2028–2029 are confirmed, the trilogy looks like a candidate for the new console's launch hit. According to sources, Sony is betting on the series' 20th anniversary.
The decision to remake, rather than simply port, is explained by the technological gap and the availability of the originals. God of War III received a remaster, but the first two parts remain tied to older platforms, including PS3 and streaming. The studio wants to change the situation by "investing in the past" so that the roots of the series meet the standards set by Ragnarok.