A New God of War Game Set in Egypt?

Not long ago, the voice behind Kratos, Christopher Judge, hinted at a new God of War game. A rumor regarding a new God of War title appeared today, and with it, a glimmer of hope for the franchise. In a report by Daniel Richtman on his Patreon, he stated that a new title based on Egyptian mythology could possibly be in development at Sony. The report highlighted that Santa Monica Studio had previously considered setting God of War (2018) in Egyptian mythology before ultimately choosing Norse mythology.

This insight was revealed in the making-of documentary for the God of War (2018) game by creative director Cory Barlog. Richtman’s credibility stems from a strong track record of accurate leaks, which are often shared behind paywalls on his platform, lending further weight to this claim.

For any fans of the series, this update hints that the next God of War installment could be a large-scale undertaking. What still remains unclear is whether the exceedingly long-rumored Atreus-focused game would come first. Some are speculating that the Santa Monica Studio might want to publish some DLC based on Atreus, while others believe that they might instead shift back to focusing on Kratos for the next major entry. A lot of fans still want to experience Kratos once again, which will make keeping him as a lead an attractive option for the studio.

However, it seems this project is still far from completion. It is unlikely to launch during the PlayStation 5 generation, with many predicting it will debut during the PlayStation 6 era. The game may end up as a cross-generation title but is expected to align primarily with the newer console. While some might feel the franchise has received significant attention recently, others are excitedly anticipating the next installment, especially after enough time has passed since God of War Ragnarök.

Santa Monica Studio is also reportedly working on a new IP, as hinted at by job listings and other information. It seems likely this new IP will launch before any God of War game set in Egypt. The timeline for the reveal of this mythological shift might depend on the progress of the studio’s other projects.

The possibility of exploring Egyptian mythology within the God of War series sparks great interest. Many are eager to see how Kratos’s character could be reimagined in this new setting or if the series might introduce other perspectives, perhaps focusing on a new protagonist or even further development of Atreus’ narrative.

The community is buzzing with speculation about gameplay features, mythological storytelling, and whether this direction could bring fresh life to the beloved franchise. For now, it’s a waiting game as we wonder what Santa Monica Studio has in store. Whether the project focuses on Kratos, Atreus, or an entirely new character, the potential of Egyptian mythology offers vast and thrilling possibilities.