When does the new God Of War release and where is the setting?

What's next for Kratos and Atreus? As Sony has yet to provide any updates on the God of War series, fans have been left to ponder and speculate on the future of their beloved angry dad. Despite being one of PlayStation's biggest franchises, the direction of the God of War series remains uncertain.

After the successful revival of the series with the 2018 game, which served as both a soft reboot and continuation, Sony and developer Santa Monica Studio decided to end their new Norse saga after only two games. With God of War Ragnarök bringing Kratos' redemption journey to a seemingly conclusive end, we revisit the biggest rumors surrounding the series to theorize what Sony has in store for the future.

Is a new God of War game in the works? While there has been no official confirmation, it's safe to assume that another sequel is at least in the works. God of War is a popular and highly profitable franchise, making it a strong candidate for a new installment. As for the development team, Santa Monica Studio is currently busy with other projects, including a potential new sci-fi title. However, there have been hints that they may also be working on a new God of War game. In fact, shortly after the release of God of War Ragnarök, director Eric Williams expressed his eagerness to continue working on the series, stating, "I remember talking to someone from another game company, where they were trying to get me to leave. They said, 'Do you just want to be known as the God of War guy for the rest of your life?' That was your big pitch to dissuade me? Because yes, I kind of do."

Last year, there were rumors of Santa Monica developing either DLC for God of War Ragnarök or a "half-sequel" similar to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. It's possible that these rumors were referring to the free Valhalla DLC, which served as an epilogue to the main story. However, a half-sequel is also a viable option. With a full-fledged sequel still likely years away, a smaller scale game could serve as a way to keep fans satisfied and potentially bridge the gap to the next game, whatever pantheon of gods Kratos may face.

Speaking of which, what will be the setting for the next God of War? The most popular theory among fans is ancient Egypt. However, despite this being a long-running speculation, there has been no solid evidence to support it. Some concept artwork has been misinterpreted to hint at Egypt, but other than it being a logical choice, there is nothing concrete pointing towards it. A more recent and popular rumor suggests that Sony may be planning to release remasters of the original Greek God of War games. According to Nick Baker of XboxEra, Sony may be considering this as part of their strategy to fill the gap in their release schedule. While there is no hard evidence for this, it is not far-fetched, as Sony has been remastering older titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us Part 2.

We would also be remiss not to mention that a God of War TV show is currently in the works at Amazon. However, there is very little information about this project, with reports stating that the show's production has been restarted from scratch after the departure of the showrunner and three executive producers.

One thing that has been speculated is that Kratos may no longer be the main protagonist in the next game. When will we get an official announcement for the next God of War game? Recently, there was speculation of an announcement related to God of War, sparked by a livestream by Christopher Judge, the voice actor for Kratos. In a short clip, Judge vaguely hinted at multiple announcements before signing off with Kratos' iconic "boy" line. This led some to believe that he was teasing a reveal for a sequel or the rumored remasters. However, voice actors are not always a reliable source for game announcements, and Judge later clarified that he knows nothing about any future games. Any official announcement for a new God of War will likely be saved for a major gaming event or a dedicated PlayStation showcase.

Regardless of what the next game holds, one thing is for sure: it will give Kratos another reason to kill another pantheon of gods. Fans can stay updated on any news by following us on Twitter, leaving a comment below, and signing up for our newsletter. And for those who want to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, they can use our Submit Stuff page. So, until then, let's keep our fingers crossed and eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Kratos' journey.

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