Spoilers ahead God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok features a particularly explosive finale, fundamentally building the story around the devastating, apocalyptic event that bears its name. However RagnarokThe ending leaves many loose threads to follow, as Atreus leaves to find the giants and Kratos remains behind as a true Norse God of War, resolving most of the major conflicts within the Norse realms.
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This raises an obvious question: where god of war Go from here? It has long been speculated that the franchise may visit another legend; of 2018 god of war Set a powerful precedent with its pivot from Greek to Norse. If God of War RagnarokIf the sequel were to take players to another mythological background, the series could, in theory, continue to tell unique stories on the stages of the old religion, which would be a source of inspiration for Sony's Santa Monica team. And while I can certainly understand the logic and appeal behind this notion, I'm not entirely convinced that this will be the franchise's next move.
Why do people think the God of War is going to Egypt?
Egyptian references to God of War
god of war Frequently alluded to Ancient Egypt, including some major nods and easter eggs:
- god of war (2005): Hieroglyphics on the Gates of Athens refer to the sun god Aten.
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Official god of war Novelization: Zeus refers to Ares' involvement in Egypt
- god of war (2018): The vaults of Tire contain many artifacts related to Egyptian mythology, such as a statue of the goddess Hathor.
Perhaps this is more important than any context God of War: Fallen GodA limited comic series released over the course of 2021 by Dark Horse. It covers the events in between. God of War 3 and god of war 2018 and offers one of the clearest examples of Egyptian mythology in the series, featuring the Egyptian god Thoth as an ally of Kratos. at least, fallen god It leaves no room for doubt about the existence of Egyptian mythology within god of war Canon.
Rumors and leaks about God of War switch to an Egyptian setting
Much has been claimed about the other god of war The game's settings, some of them more believable than others. But recently, Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson made another accusation god of war Egyptian Khopesh will feature. Weapons are very important god of warAs evidenced by RagnarokFind enough of the Draupnir spear and almost immediately position the Leviathan Ax. It follows, then, that Khopesh's inclusion would not be superficial.
Other notable leaks point to Sony recruiting Middle-Eastern artists for an “unknown AAA game.” Naturally, this mystery game is considered another god of war. It should go without saying that these rumors aren't exactly earth-shattering, and what they're trying to say may just be more of an allusion to ancient Egypt. In other words, the existence of something like Khopesh doesn't mean the franchise has jumped ship to an Egyptian setting.
God of War: Why I Don't Buy It
Bringing the God of War to Egypt would be a double-edged sword
One reason I'm skeptical god of war Going to Egypt is the Santa Monica studio's track record. Simply put, I think it's something good in mind for the next story. This is not to say that an Egyptian raid would be bad, but the change of setting has a far greater impact than many think.
A pivot in ancient Egypt would effectively change god of war In a semi-anthology series, one where Kratos, Atreus, or both travel through different legends every few games. Not only is it a little outlandish, but it's also thematically at odds with the series as a whole. Kratos seems to be moving towards a lifestyle of peace and optimism; So why would he get involved in another pantheon's problem? If he goes to Egypt for altruistic reasons, such as to answer a call for help, his motivation will still be questionable.
Kratos isn't Superman, flying around the world to solve everyone's problems. He's a complex character who still has more than enough on his plate in nurse areas. Same goes for Atreus. One could argue that his search for the giants could lead him to Egypt, but that would mean that the giants had some kind of meaningful connection to this other realm which, while potentially interesting, is a narrative minefield that can be difficult to reconcile with established canon. It also assumes that Atreus will be another star god of warWhich is far from a given.
There's still more to God of War to explore in the Norse realms
One of many reasons god of warThe 2018 reboot works so well that the context is left behind God of War 3. By the end of that game, Kratos has effectively burned every bridge and killed every enemy, completing all of his goals. There was nothing left god of war in Greece. But this is not the case in the current timeline, which sees Kratos assume a leadership role with new, stronger allies. Rather than being left in complete chaos and destruction like Greece, the Norse realms are at the dawn of a new era, which Kratos can help shape. With key players like Sindri, Thrud, and Mimir potentially burning through this radical character and setting transformation, there will be a great opportunity to pivot to another area. It can also be very cheap to make another Norse god of war game, so missing out on such opportunities will come at another cost.
While the main Norse saga may have wrapped up with Ragnarok, there is room for an epilogue-like game that returns to the setting and highlights Kratos' efforts to shape the realms. Alternatively, perhaps an Atreus-centric game takes place in a new setting, but includes interludes where players control Kratos in the Norse lands. Anyway, I don't expect Santa Monica to just go to Egypt.
