The new controller will have a Kratos-inspired pattern

Jan 9, 2013 20:15 GMT  ·  By

Video game publisher Sony says that it has plans to launch a special version of the Dual Shock 3 controller alongside the upcoming God of War: Ascension video game.

The new PlayStation 3 controller, which you can see in the picture attached to this article, will be Kratos-themed.

At the moment, it has only been confirmed for launch on the Australian market on March 14, but it’s unlikely that such a fan-centric piece of hardware will miss an European or a North American launch, probably on the same day as the new God of War title.

Ascension is set as a prequel and will show Kratos battling humans and monsters before he goes up against the Greek Gods.

The new God of War is the first one to have a multiplayer series that focuses on both one-on-one and team-based battles.