Sony to release God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller

Sony is releasing a limited edition DualSense controller inspired by Kratos to mark the 20th anniversary of the God of War franchise, with preorders slated to open in October and the controller expected to reach retail later that month. The design, unveiled during a recent State of Play presentation and detailed on the PlayStation Blog, evokes Kratos with an ashen gray body and a bright crimson stripe modeled on his omega tattoo.

Sony Santa Monica’s associate art director Dela Longfish described the design as an attempt to capture Kratos’ most recognizable visual elements across the franchise’s Greek and Norse eras. "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 wrote. "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."

According to Sony’s announcement, the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense will be available in limited quantities. PlayStation said preorders will begin at 10 a.m. local time on October 3 through PlayStation Direct in multiple...