SCEA has announced the release date for upcoming PSP exclusive God of War: Ghost of Sparta in the US today as November 2, along with a pre-order DLC pack at specified retailers which includes the soundtrack and more.
The pre-order bonus will only be available at specific retailers throughout the US which you can see over on the official site. It'll come with quite a few bonuses which you can see below, this not only applies to a retail purchased version but also those purchased as a digital download edition through the PlayStation Store.
The God of War: Ghost of Sparta pre-order package includes ALL of the following:
- Ghost of Sparta Original Soundtrack - Be part of the legacy, and relive the emotional soundscape of defiance and rage through the original soundtrack.
- PSP Theme - Are you the ultimate God of War fan? Prove it with the God of War: Ghost of Sparta theme.
- PS3 Dynamic Theme - Fully animated in constant motion, personalize your PS3 system with the official God of War Dynamic Theme.
- PlayStation Network Avatar - Be one of the few to own the exclusive Kratos Avatar only available through this pre-order.
- Legionnaire Skin - Discover the origins of the Spartan warrior as you experience God of War: Ghost of Sparta as Legionnaire Kratos.
- EXCLUSIVE Game Directors Documentary - A full length featured video roundtable with all of the past and present Game Directors for the God of War franchise in front of a live studio audience, including: David Jaffe, Cory Barlog, Stig Asmussen, Ru Weerasuiya and Dana Jan.
Sony have also announced a new PSP bundle to go alongside the release, its contents include:
- Black and Red Two-Toned PSP-3000.
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta UMD Game - After God of War concludes, Ghost of Sparta begins with the story of Kratos' ascension to power as the God of War.
- God of War: Chains of Olympus PlayStation Network Downloadable Game Voucher - Before the events of God of War, experience Kratos' journey during the 10-years of servitude to the Gods of Olympus in one of the most highly acclaimed action titles of all time!
- Kick Ass - UMD Movie.
- 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo.
No word on a European bundle for either the PSP or the game yet.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is due on PSP on November 2 in the US.
