Sony has released a new gameplay trailer for the PlayStation 4 exclusive game God of War. The game was announced in June.

Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest.

God of War is said to have an emphasis on discovery and exploration as it features the largest landscape in the franchise's history.

The game features a shoulder free camera that brings the player closer to the action. Fights in God of War mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty, and grueling.

In the game Kratos wields a new main weapon and has new abilities that "retain the spirit of the God of War franchise" while presenting a vision of violent conflict that is said to forge new ground in the genre.

The game's first trailer was released in June and sheds light on its gameplay, environments and story.

God of War is scheduled to launch in early 2018 exclusively for PlayStation 4.