God of War: Ascension is a prequel to the popular God of War franchise. The game reveals details about Kratos' initial betrayal by Ares and the source of his rage. It features a new single player story showing Kratos' quest for freedom and vengeance. For the first time, the game also includes multiplayer for up to 8 players with objective-based combat. Players can align with gods to unlock customization options. The game builds on the award-winning God of War gameplay with new combat, puzzle and multiplayer features.