Next The God of War has been on many players' minds lately. Developer Santa Monica Studio has been very quiet about what the team has planned next, but leaks and rumors have made some bold claims about The God of Wars future. Rumors of an Egyptian The God of War game or an Atreus spin-off have been circulating for a long time, but some recent leaks have actually pointed to a potential chapter focused on Faye.
Kratos' deceased wife may not be present in the main story of the Norse saga, but she is an important piece of the puzzle to the overall story. She has appeared in flashbacks, but the character has never been playable. But everything can change. The past few months have been filled with Faye The God of War game rumors, and they point to a game that has the potential to be a fascinating new story for the series.
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Before we go any further, it's important to note that pretty much all of these leaks and rumors come from a variety of social media sources. Some are known leakers, like NateTheHate, while other rumors have been kickstarted based on the LinkedIn profiles of Santa Monica Studios developers. Although there are many who discuss the possible new The God of War game, everything claimed in these leaks should be taken with a large grain of salt.
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Faye could provide even more action
Each The God of War the game is already quite action-packed, but one of the most interesting details in these leaks is the claim that Faye's story will be even more action-focused. According to NateTheHate, the game's combat could even be inspired by Devil May Cry. It could be a really exciting match-up, if that's true. The God of WarThe Norse saga has made it clear that Faye is really powerful, but players haven't gotten to experience her strength firsthand.
Faye, Tyr and Merlin walk into a bar…
In addition to Faye, Tyr may return in the rumor The God of War spin-off as second protagonist. Tyr is also someone that the Norse saga has only scratched the surface with, so seeing him and Faye fight side by side would be a compelling way for the series to go. He and Faye might not be alone either. There have been further claims about it Merlin can be part of the story as a sentient sword, which sounds a lot like Atreus' sword Ingrid i Ragnarök. If Merlin does indeed take the form of a sword, hopefully it doesn't feel too much like recycled material.
Another rumored companion is a “gelatinous cube” that has yet to be properly named. It's hard to say exactly what role these kind of abstract characters would play, but it's possible that it could fill Mimir's role as a quirky sidekick.
New Pantheons may expand the God of War universe
There has been much speculation when it comes to which pantheon The God of War will explore next. RagnarökThe ending made it feel like Santa Monica Studio wanted to start moving away from the Nordic pantheon. Its Valhalla DLC gave these theories even more weight. Ragnarökpp Valhalla Tyr's battles sparked rumors, as he fights with several weapons that are not part of Norse history. He wields a Nordic-style shield and spear, but he also wields a Japanese katana, a Mesoamerican macuahuitl, and an Egyptian khopesh.
The rumors have specifically mentioned Asian and Mesoamerican pantheons, leaving the possibility that the Egyptian gods are one of the most intriguing questions that many fans hope will be answered soon. There have been hopes for an Egyptian The God of War game for a long time now, and it's possible that a Faye game could plant the seed that will help it grow into reality. The leaks may have focused on naming Asian and Mesoamerican mythologies, but it would be odd for Santa Monica Studios to include an Egyptian weapon if it didn't intend to actually use it.
Sony's permission expectations and the rumored release date
- Sony's next State of Play showcase goes live on June 2.
- The program is broadcast at 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET.
The recent announcement of the next Sony State of Play has many gamers anticipating some big announcements. If ever there was a perfect place for Sony and Santa Monica Studio to announce The God of War Faye spin-off, that would be this State of Play. If so, it would more than likely be saved as the showcase's final announcement. The God of War is one of Sony's biggest IPs, so it would definitely deserve a grand finale. With State of Play around the corner, it's already creating solid hype to potentially get answers to the questions these leaks have raised. Only time will tell if the event lives up to those expectations.
The Next God of War isn't coming out this year, but it could be sooner than expected
Again, this goes back to NateTheHate. The leaker has claimed that Santa Monica Studio will announce the game this year, and it will come out in the first half of next year. Again, it's important to keep expectations in check and be skeptical of claims that are so bold. An announcement at the June State of Play would be perfect timing to kick-start excitement for an early/mid 2027 release. Santa Monica Studios' Cory Barlog has even made some cheeky comments about NateTheHate's round of leaks.
Right now, all fans can do is wait and see what June's State of Play has in store. If this Faye spin-off isn't revealed at the showcase, then The God of War rumors will simply continue. Thankfully, State of Play is only a few days away now, so the wait for answers is almost over.
