{"id":591402,"date":"2026-02-15T09:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/591402\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T09:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:09:12","slug":"i-feel-cheated-and-i-want-a-refund-fans-lash-out-at-new-ps5-god-of-wars-unlockable-local-multiplayer-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/591402\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I Feel Cheated and I Want a Refund’: Fans Lash Out at New PS5 God of War’s Unlockable Local Multiplayer Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"

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God of War: Sons of Sparta<\/a> is, ostensibly, a two-player local co-op game. But there\u2019s a catch: you need to complete the story once in single player to unlock it.<\/p>\n

While back in the PS1 and PS2 era this would have been considered a bonus feature to look forward to, some fans are absolutely furious at the feature being gated behind progress.<\/p>\n

In response to Santa Monica Studio\u2019s clarification, one irate fan took to X<\/a> (or Twitter<\/a>) to complain:<\/p>\n

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\u201cBy every metric, this game looks like a co-op side scroller. The way the description is written on the store, the ads for it, the \u20182 players\u2019 [detail in the game info]. I thought I’d be able to experience the story with my partner through playing together. I feel cheated. PlayStation, I want my refund.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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And that one user is not alone: dozens are making similar declarations, demanding a refund.<\/p>\n

The PS Store<\/strong><\/a> page does list the game for \u201c1-2 players\u201d and states the title has a \u201csingle player or two-player couch co-op mode\u201d, so we can somewhat understand the confusion.<\/p>\n

\u2757PSA: God of War Sons of Sparta 2-Player Mode<\/p>\n

After completing Sons of Sparta’s main story, you will unlock a challenge mode that can be played solo or with local 2-player couch co-op.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Santa Monica Studio \u2013 God of War Sons of Sparta (@SonySantaMonica) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This does feel like a sign of the times, though: back in the day, unlocking additional features like this through gameplay was part of the fun. We remember running through Tekken\u2019s<\/a> arcade mode multiple times to earn all of the secret characters.<\/p>\n

But these days, it\u2019s expected that everything will be unlocked and available on day one, reducing the friction \u2013 but robbing the releases of some of their rewards.<\/p>\n

While we imagine dev Mega Cat Studios was paying homage to retro classics with this unlockable extra, such is the severity of the feedback, we expect it to alter this promptly in a future patch.<\/p>\n

But how do you feel about it all? Is tying the co-op mode to gameplay progression an insult? Or is this just a harmless extra that you have to earn, much like in the old days? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

Should God of War: Sons of Sparta’s local co-op be unlocked from the start? (391 votes)<\/p>\n

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  1. Yes, it should be available for everyone<\/strong>43%<\/li>\n
  2. No, it’s a fun reward for beating the campaign<\/strong>28%<\/li>\n
  3. I really don’t know or care<\/strong>29%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \"Sammy<\/p>\n

    As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He\u2019s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.<\/p>\n