Since its debut in 2005, theGod of Warfranchise has only continued to go from strength to strength with each new entry, and that’s been especially true of the Norse saga.2018’sGod of Warhad the intimidating task of refreshing the franchise for modern audiences, and it ended up delivering one of the best soft reboots in gaming history.God of War Ragnarokthen had the impossible task of following its predecessor, but much like its central protagonist, it once again defied the odds and offered a strong sequel and a fairly satisfying conclusion to the Norse saga.
Now theGod of Warfranchise finds itself at a crossroads. On one path, the nextGod of Wargame can dive into an all-new mythology, or on the other, it can stay in the Nine Realms for just a little longer. The best option might actually be following both paths at the same time, andGod of War Ragnarokset up that possibility nicely.
God of War Is Primed to Give Fans Exactly What They Want
An Atreus God of War Game Could Continue The Norse Saga
Consisting of just two games,God of War’s Norse sagawas much shorter than its Greek one, which itself contained four mainline entries and three spinoffs. On one hand, this much shorter length meant that theGod of WarNorse saga didn’t become too repetitive in terms of locations, bosses, and enemy types, which is an issue some fans had with the Greek saga towards the end of its life. But on the other hand, it still feels like there’s a lot of Norse mythology the franchise can explore and a lot of characters who deserve another look-in.
AnAtreus-ledGod of Wargamecould strike the perfect balance, offering a shorter adventure that doesn’t outstay its welcome, but one that neatly ties up all the loose ends of the Norse saga. Through the eyes of Atreus, players could see satisfying conclusions to Thrud and Sindri’s stories, and meet a few more Norse gods and monsters along the way.
A Kratos God of War Game Could Explore a New Mythology
While an Atreus-ledGod of Wargame set in the Nine Realmswould help to make the Norse saga feel a bit more well-rounded, many fans still want to see what’s next for Kratos. Though nothing’s been officially confirmed yet, the next mainlineGod of Wargame will likely take players to a new mythology, with Ancient Egypt being the most requested setting over the last few years.
A brand-new setting would givedeveloper Santa Monicanearly unlimited creative freedom in how it approaches the game’s setting, tone, characters, bosses, enemies, and weapons, as it would be completely new territory for theGod of Warfranchise. In taking players to a new realm, the nextGod of Warcan also offer another perfect jumping-on point for newcomers while furthering Kratos' overarching story for long-time fans.
If Santa Monica released these two hypotheticalGod of Warexperiences in quick succession, it could give fans the best of both worlds, letting players explore the Nine Realms a little more with Atreus before diving head-first into a new pantheon with Kratos.
God of War Ragnarok
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
