Why the New Greek God of War Game’s Supposed Delay May Be a Blessing in Disguise

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Since the shift from Greek to Norse mythology in God of War, fans have been curious about where the series might head next. Based on rumors from industry experts like Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb, it seems that the franchise may return to its original roots and revisit Greek mythology once more. This potential change could mark a fresh direction for God of War.

According to Grubb’s statements, the upcoming God of War game, based on Greek mythology, won’t be a remaster or a direct sequel to God of War Ragnarok. Instead, it appears to be a spin-off or side story, leading some gamers to ponder the possibility of a Miles Morales-inspired offshoot following Ragnarok. However, despite Grubb’s initial suggestion that this side project might be discussed during God of War’s anniversary celebration in April, Santa Monica Studios has remained relatively quiet on the matter. More recently, Grubb reported that the release date for this new God of War game has been pushed back internally to 2026, which could potentially offer several advantages.

Why Delaying God of War’s Return To Greece Might Have Been a Smart Move by Sony

A 2025 Release Would Have Put God of War in Competition with Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei

2025 looks set to be a bustling year for Sony, not due to the quantity of games it plans to release, but because of the high-quality nature of its star attractions: Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei. Regardless of how they compare to their predecessors in terms of reception, these two titles are poised to be standout performers for the year. This is reasonable given that Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima are without a doubt two of Sony’s most significant new intellectual properties from the past decade.

Launching a new “God of War” game in the second half of 2025 alongside “Death Stranding” and “Ghost of Tsushima” could potentially make it blend with the crowd, given that fans have been eagerly anticipating the latter two titles for a longer period than the former. Consequently, the excitement for these older-awaited games might overshadow the new “God of War,” creating a disproportionate level of hype.

This observation holds even stronger when we examine Grubb’s perspective on the Greek “God of War” game, likening it to spin-off stories like “Spider-Man: Miles Morales”.

A 2026 Release Could Position a New God of War Alongside Its TV Adaptation

There’s not much information available about Amazon’s upcoming adaptation of God of War for TV, but there’s a good possibility that it will air in 2026 given that development started seriously last year. If this is true, the side story of God of War might generate even more buzz, aligning with what could be a hugely popular television series.

They might mutually promote one another, benefiting Sony significantly. It is plausible that such collaboration could have caused a delay in the game’s launch date if the rumors prove true.

2026 might be known as ‘The Year of the God of War,’ given the speculation. Sony is expected to heavily promote both the TV series adaptation and the rumored side-story game, reviving some of the grandeur that surrounded the 2018 reboot’s release. This could prove beneficial as the franchise needs a boost in terms of prestige. Despite being one of the most renowned gaming IPs of the contemporary era, the upcoming ‘Ragnarok’ seems more like a continuation than a fresh start. A well-orchestrated event could rejuvenate interest in the next ‘God of War’ game.

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2025-06-20 03:17