: Allows Kratos to glide across large gaps and use steam vents for vertical boosts.

: The game features 14 boss fights, more than triple the amount found in the original game.

: Kratos can now use his blades to swing from highlighted grapple points, adding a new dimension to platforming.

: A defensive relic used to parry and deflect enemy projectiles back at them.

The game retains its signature hack-and-slash style while introducing several improvements:

: While Kratos still favors the Blades of Athena , he can now switch between secondary weapons like the Barbarian Hammer and the Spear of Destiny mid-combo.