How do I play the original God of War 1 and 2 on modern consoles?

Yeah, it’s all about their streaming service with those old games. If you don’t see them listed, it might be a country-specific issue since not all locations support streaming yet. Make sure you’ve got that Premium membership and direct access through your console.

Unfortunately, the original God of War games are only available through streaming on the PS3 due to backwards compatibility limitations with newer consoles. They won’t pop up in your search if you’re using the PS app on your phone or browser because those platforms don’t support streaming. You’ll need to use your console directly to access them through PS Plus Premium.

You can actually stream the first two God of War games on a PS5 through PS Plus Premium. I’ve done this myself, so it should definitely work if you have a stable internet connection. For real though, if it’s not showing up, it might be worth looking again or even contacting support.

It could be related to the region you’re in. Some regions have a Deluxe version instead of Premium, which doesn’t include access to the cloud games. Also, check again to ensure you’re looking in the PS Plus Classics catalog and not the regular PS Store. Sometimes, content availability can differ based on your account settings, so double-check if your account is correctly set too.

I had to return to the original God of War after playing later titles and had the same struggle. If you’re working with a Premium membership, it’s all about streaming through the PS5 or PS4. Maybe check your internet connection or see if there’s some funky settings in your account blocking access.

Sadly, it’s a common issue with certain regions where these games might not be available. If they’re completely missing, you might want to consider getting an old PS3 or PS2, which have bundles for GoW and GoW2 if you’re really keen on playing them!