God of War Laufey has been one of the most exciting announcements of the year so far, and it may finally provide some answers to a question that has been left unanswered since the 2018 chapter: who blew the horn to summon Jormungandr? This has been gnawing at my brain for years, and I'm definitely not alone in having a deep desire for answers. God of War Laufey takes the franchise into a whole new world with Faye as the main character, but that doesn't mean it can't tackle one of the biggest mysteries of Kratos and Atreus' journey.
This time, the series takes players to Everywhen, an afterlife for dead gods. God of War Laufey's Everywhen opens the door to some wonderfully compelling possibilities, and what's even more fascinating is that Faye's story seems to run parallel to Kratos and Atreus. If she can still somehow reach the Nordic realm while stuck in the Everywhen, then it's possible that she could have been helping and watching over Atreus and Kratos all along.
God of War 2018's Horn Mystery May Never Be Solved, But God of War Laufey Has Great Promise
During the first Norse God of war game, an invisible source blows the horn to summon Jormungandr. The sound causes Jormungandr to shift and move around, no longer making him an obstacle in Kratos' path. It's a big moment God of warbut it has never been made clear who stepped up to help Kratos. Of course, this has sparked many theories about who the mysterious helper might be.
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A look at some of God of War's most popular horn theories
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Kratos blows the Horn of Gjallar Ragnarök rippled through space and time, which could be heard earlier in the first game.
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Baldur blew his horn as a way to track Kratos and Atreus.
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Atreus from the future blew his horn.
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Angrboda was responsible, as she is closely tied to Jormungandr's teachings.
All of these are solid theories, but director Cory Barlog has remained purposefully tight-lipped about who's responsible for blowing the horn. It's not like God of War Laufey must give an answer to every single question like the last two God of war stakes have been raised, but the horn mystery is something fans have been waiting to be answered for a long time.
God of War Laufey has revealed that Mongolian and Egyptian mythologies will feature with confirmed villains Begtse and Sekhmet. They're both war-focused gods in their respective pantheons, so it'll be interesting to see if the game's god lineup is primarily war-god oriented.
It's also possible that Barlog really enjoys the discourse and theories this has ignited. Sometimes mysteries are more fun when left unsolved. However, God of War LaufeyThe story feels like it's ready to dive into some trippy stories beyond the veil that could make for a trilogy that's even deeper emotionally than players even realized.
God of War Laufey's Everywhen Sets the Stage to Finally Get Answers About the Horn
Then God of War Laufey is not a prequel and runs parallel to the timelines of the other Nordic games, this opens the door for many moments where the veil between worlds becomes thin and Faye can see where Kratos and Atreus are on their journey. One of the main reasons I'm convinced this is the case is because of Faye's vision of Kratos in Everywhen. Of course, it could simply be an illusion caused by the shock of being in a new world, but it's also possible that it's actually his spirit moving into Everywhen to help her.
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This stream God of war era has leaned incredibly heavily towards the mind-meltingly magical aspects of Norse mythology, so this isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. Based on the first two Nordic games, it's clear that Kratos isn't aware that any of this is happening, so it's not like he can pop up in Everywhen at will. However, Kratos and Faye's bond as husband and wife may be so strong that they are still connected in a deeply mysterious way despite being separated by death.
Two new supporting characters will accompany Faye on her journey: Phranque, a gelatinous cube, and Rue, a pair of ribbons attached to a mystical sword stuck in Phranque. There are already theories that the sword could be the legendary Excalibur.
Faye, on the other hand, is well aware of both worlds now. If a vision of Kratos can appear in Everywhen, it means that Faye could potentially reach the Nordic realm and be the one to awaken Jormungandr. She's the perfect candidate to be the one who blew the whistle, and that would add a much deeper layer to one of the most important moments of God of war franchise.
Why Faye needs to be the one to blow the horn
This is not a given, but if God of War Laufey reveals that Faye was the one blowing the horn all along, it will be one of the most emotionally impactful moments of the entire series. It turns a seemingly strange and head-scratching moment into an emotional punch, as it shows that Faye never left their side, even if she can't be with them physically. There will be plenty of gods in God of War Laufey which will make it much more difficult to help Kratos and Atreus, but it would only make her story that much more powerful.
Only time will tell if Faye was the one blowing the horn. God of War Laufeys release date is just as much of a mystery at the moment, but there are already leaks and rumors suggesting the game could arrive as soon as spring 2027. Claims like these should be taken with a grain of salt, but early 2027 would be really exciting. If so, fans may finally get an answer to the horn mystery, and Faye being responsible would make it well worth the wait.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Single player
