Sony has announced God of War: Ascension, the latest title in its blockbusting swords-n-sorcery – or, more accurately, swords-n-butchery – series.

Due out on PS3 but with no release date set, the title will be a prequel to the God of War trilogy, following hack-happy Spartan warrior Kratos before he starts a war with the Gods of Ancient Greece. This game will apparently be all about the origins of Kratos "as he takes his first steps on a now legendary quest for freedom," promises the press release.

Apart from the above teaser trailer, leaked line this morning, there's no other information just yet. Sony is expected to reveal much more at this year's E3 video game show in Los Angeles in June.