Rumored God of War Game May Feature a Different Protagonist

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Summary

  • The rumored God of War game may feature Deimos as the main playable character, a significant shift for the franchise.
  • It is rumored to be a 2.5D Metroidvania title set within Greek mythology, potentially being announced soon.
  • The God of War franchise may be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new game release, addressing fan dissatisfaction.

It’s been rumored that the next installment of the “God of War” series might present Deimos, Kratos’ sibling, as its primary playable character. If true, this would be a notable shift for the “God of War” franchise since all previous games have starred Kratos as the main character.

For quite some time now, the “God of War” series has been strongly associated with the PlayStation brand due to numerous successful installments being exclusive to this platform. However, since its reboot in 2018 and subsequent sequel, the franchise has seen a significant surge in popularity and has even drawn new fans on PC platforms. This increased interest has led many fans to wonder about Santa Monica Studio’s future plans for the series, especially as whispers of an Egyptian mythology setting gained momentum. The latest report suggests that the next “God of War” game could be a 2.5D Metroidvania title, which would mark a departure from the style of the previous two games.

According to a tweet shared by MysticMsa3d, who was in communication with leaker Shpeshal_Nick, it appears that a new God of War game is being developed, where players will control Deimos. This game, inspired by Greek mythology, could potentially be announced in 2025, and the upcoming PlayStation State of Play on June 4 might be the ideal platform for this announcement. Similar to leakers Tom Henderson and Jeff Grubb, Shpeshal_Nick also confirmed that the game falls under the Metroidvania genre. Furthermore, a thread on ResetEra supports these claims, suggesting Deimos as the main character and a Greece setting. Additionally, comments in the thread indicate that the project is heavily inspired by the 2019 Metroidvania game Blasphemous, with Mega Cat Studios (known for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit) reportedly involved, under the watchful eye of Santa Monica Studio.

New God of War to Feature Deimos in a 2.5D Metroidvania Game

If it’s true that God of War is venturing into the metroidvania genre, it wouldn’t be unprecedented for a well-known series to experiment with this style. Last year, Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia attempted something similar with The Lost Crown and garnered significant praise from critics. However, the potential challenge for the alleged God of War game might lie in achieving both strong reviews and impressive sales, an accomplishment that The Lost Crown: Prince of Persia didn’t manage to achieve.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the God of War franchise, which seems like an ideal opportunity to unveil a new installment in the series. If such a move is made, it could also help alleviate the disappointment some God of War fans experienced during the official anniversary celebrations in March.

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2025-06-04 16:55