Although theGod of Warseries ended quite conclusively with the original trilogy, it was brought back in a big way with the Norse Saga, which completely changed the direction of the series. It gave Kratos a redemption arc from his violent yet justified path of vengeance, while putting him at odds with the gods of the Aesir pantheon (i.e. Baldur, Thor, and Odin). With his son Atreus in toe, the direction of the Norse Saga resonated with a lot of people, leading to the first game in the Saga winning GOTY andRagnarökending up as a close second.
With the franchise’s success and given the Norse Saga titles hinted at other mythologies,it shouldn’t be a surprise that fans want another game and have been theorizing about where the series could go next. Týr’s appearance inValhallashowed off the god’s travels to other realms through his weapons during his numerous boss fights, and with the Amazon Prime series being greenlit for a second season already, it seems theGod of Warfranchise will be here to stay.
Egyptian Myth Is Perfect For A God Of War Sequel
It Is The Best Suited Out Of The Other Hinted Mythologies
According toGameRant, there could be a newGod of Wartitle in the works, but this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. It has been two years sinceRagnarök,and whileValhallalargely finished Kratos' redemption arc,there is still a lot to explore with his new role as a God of War (or God of Hope)and Atreus' task to find the hiding giants. The series has hinted at four other mythologies throughout the Norse Saga: Japanese, Aztec, Celtic, and Egyptian.
The series has hinted at four other mythologies throughout the Norse Saga: Japanese, Aztec, Celtic, and Egyptian.
Three of these were given more attention through Týr’s weapons, and of these three, Egyptian mythology would suit the series best. Japanese myths, and ancient Japan as a whole, have seen a lot of use in recent games, fromSekiroandGhost of TsushimatoAssassin’s Creed ShadowsandLike a Dragon: Ishin!, soGod of Warentering this saturated market might not be the best financial decision.Egyptian mythology has been used far less, but is well known enough for the average person to recognize the gods in the potential game and be excited to see their adaptation.
Týr has four versions of his boss fight inValhallain which he uses different weapons from different mythologies. In the final version of the fight, he uses all four.
Celtic and Aztec myths are less well known, and a big problem that Celtic myths have is their suppression by the Romans and Christianity. While Irish mythology is probably the most well-preserved of the lot, it has heavy Christian influence, altering the original texts. While Norse mythology suffered from this too, it is cohesive enough through the Poetic Edda, and it hasn’t been suppressed as long as Celtic myths.Aztec gods still get offerings from the Nahua, and using mythologies that still have followers could get messyfrom an adaptation point of view.
Greek And Egyptian Myths Are Linked
Zeus And The Greek Gods Visited Ancient Egypt
Egyptian mythology would provide a sequel with a smooth entry point, given its links with Greek mythology. Although there are different versions of the myth, some state that when the gods fled from Typhon after his arrival,they took the form of animals and fled to Egypt, providing the Ancient Greeks with a reason why the Egyptians worshiped animal gods. It was evidence of early synchrony between the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, and something that could beused to get Kratos into Egypt, especially given his son’s shape-shifting abilities.
Atreus is also able to use giant magic, putting souls into objects and using these objects to give these souls bodies.
Atreus is able to transform into animals as his godly power, and with him venturing far and wide to find the hiding giants, it could be a way to get him into Egypt.The conflict could come when the Egyptian Pantheon mistake Atreus for a Greek god attempting to infiltrate their lands, especially because there are a few surviving gods from the original trilogy, like Aphrodite. This may lead to Kratos and other Norse gods needing to travel to Egypt as an envoy, and with Kratos' ties to the Greek pantheon, it could lead to a conflict over his son.
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Santa Monica doesn’t have to use the Egyptian-Greek mythology link, but it exists to make things smoother if necessary.Egyptian mythology has recognizable figures like Anubis, Ra, and Horus, as well as a bizarre and interesting after-life realm to explore. With theEgyptian desert serving as a playgroundand host to a massive roster of monsters, there is plenty of material to work with, and there could be some fun with returning monsters from Greek myths, since there tends to be some crossover (both myths sharing the Sphinx). It just feels like the right fit.
God Of War Deserves To Continue For As Long As It Can
Another Generation Has Already Been Set Up
God of Waris a storied series; even after 20 years, players still want more.PlayStation hasn’t cultivated their older icons the same way it has with Kratos; Lara Croft had a short, blasphemous stint as an Xbox exclusive andCrash Bandicootis owned by Activision Blizzard. TheGod of Warseries is one of the oldest that PlayStation still exclusively owns and uses, so why stop using it when Kratos can still keep up with the younger icons like Ellie and Aloy?
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In theory, if Cory Barlog is still at the helm,God of Warcould continue with its current cinematic approach and, as long as it continues to grow with the standards of modern gaming, there’s no reason why the franchisecan’t keep going. It isn’t as though the series has suffered from a lack of quality, since the series produced two great games rather than a bunch of spin-offs of varying quality, like with the titles aroundthe titles around the classic trilogy.Egyptian mythology is the perfect place to continue the series, and it should keep going as long as possible.
With the Amazon Prime series on the horizon andGod of Warcelebrating its 20th anniversary after two amazing, award-winning titles, the stock of the IP probably couldn’t be higher. Sony loves money, fans love Kratos, and players love great games, soanewGod of Warin Egyptian mythology just makes sense. It could provide the PS5 with a generation-defining title before its tenure ends, since both Norse Saga games can be played on the PS4 and arguably belong to that generation.
God of War
TheGod of Warfranchise is an action-adventure series that follows Kratos, a Spartan warrior, on his journey through Greek and Norse mythology. It is widely recognized for its intense combat, mythological storylines, and technical innovation. The series has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, making it one of PlayStation’s flagship properties.
