God of War release date set for April Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sony Santa Monica Studios have announced that the upcoming, and long-awaited, next entry in the God of War franchise will officially be released in just a few months! The God of War release date has been set for April 20. You can check out the new story trailer for the game in the player below and pre-order your own copy of God of War by clicking here. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father.