Fans Are Already Debating Whether God of War’s PS5 Trilogy Will Cut the Series’ Sex Minigames

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Sony is rebuilding the first three God of War games, and it’s already sparking a lot of discussion among players online.

The earlier God of War games, focusing on Greek mythology for the PlayStation 2 and 3, were more lighthearted and over-the-top in style. The newer games, based on Norse mythology, have become more serious and mature.

The games are known for their extreme violence, with particularly shocking moments in God of War 3, such as Kratos ripping off Helios’ head.

The early God of War games also included optional, somewhat over-the-top mini-games with sexual content. Completing these rewarded players with a large number of red orbs, which were used to upgrade their weapons. Looking back, it’s clear just how playful those original games were.

The first game subtly suggests intimacy with a shaky pot on a table as the main character begins an activity. Later, in the third game, the scene becomes more explicit, showing two women reacting as the protagonist engages with Aphrodite.

But fans are already wondering whether these scenes will be retained for the upcoming remakes.

We don’t know exactly how Santa Monica Studio is handling this project. Will they create remakes that stay very true to the original, similar to Demon’s Souls or the Dead Space remake, or will they reimagine it more freely, like the Resident Evil 2 remake?

We expect the new version will likely resemble the original more closely, keeping the same camera views and how the game is played, with just a few small changes.

The game’s sex scenes feel immature by today’s standards. However, they serve a purpose in establishing Kratos as a brutal and monstrous character, which ultimately makes his transformation and story in the later Norse-themed games even more impactful.

It’ll be interesting to see what Santa Monica Studio decides to do. Removing the minigames will likely upset some players, but keeping them risks feeling outdated, as the idea of what’s considered “mature” has changed since the mid-2000s.

Where do you stand on this debate?

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2026-02-16 18:06