North America received a March 12, 2013 release date for God of War: Ascension at E3 in June, but when is Europe getting the Santa Monica Studio prequel? Right about the same time.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed PAL territory release dates:

• UK & Ireland: March 15, 2013
• Australia & New Zealand: March 14, 2013
• Rest of Europe/PAL: March 13, 2013

Europe will also receive two special editions:

Special Edition

• A copy of the game
• Premium steelbook game case
• Official game soundtrack (digital version)
• PS3 dynamic theme and avatar pack
• Multiplayer double XP bonus

Collector’s Edition

• A copy of the game
• 8-inch Kratos figurine
• Premium steelbook game case
• Official game soundtrack (digital version)
• PS3 dynamic theme and avatar pack
• Multiplayer double XP bonus
• DLC pass to unlock all future DLC for the game at no additional cost

Stay tuned. Ascension is at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle this weekend. More updates are probably inbound.