Sony has released an unboxing video of the long-awaited God of War: Ascencion Collector's Edition, which finally hits shelves on Mar. 12.
In a series of quick jump cuts and soft focus panning shots, the video details the extras that come with the Collector's Edition of the game.
The game comes in a nice, hardshell metallic case, plus there's a slew of vouchers for downloadable content and extras.
But the main reason to pick up the Collector's Edition is the 6-inch Kratos figure. He is crouched in a readied position atop shattered rock, clutching his signature double-chained blades.
The complete contents of the Collector's Edition:
Premium Steelbook Case God of War: Ascension Game
Exclusive 6" Kratos Statue
Voucher Downloads Include:
Official Game Soundtrack (Digital Version)
48 Hour MP XP Booster
PlayStation 3 Dynamic Theme
PlayStation Network Avatar Pack
Pass for Future DLC Content
The Collector's Edition also includes a voucher to download the original soundtrack for the game, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
God of War: Ascension hits shelves on Mar. 12 in North America, followed by the European release on Mar. 13, Australia and New Zealand on Mar. 14 and the United Kingdom and Ireland on Mar. 15.
Ascension is a prequel to all of the other God of War games, detailing Kratos' quest to win back his soul from Ares by defeating the three Furies, who serve as the main antagonists in the game. It takes place about six months after Ares tricked Kratos into killing his family.
While we've seen a bit of Kratos as a child, this is the first game that will be able to delve into the formation of his character as the iconic hero most gamers now know.