God of War 6’s Chosen Mythology is Less Important Than the Demigod-Sized Shoes It Must Fill

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The following contains spoilers for God of War Ragnarok​​​​​​.

The God of War series, renowned for skillfully extricating itself from challenging situations like the climactic cliffhanger in God of War 3, has found itself in another situation requiring significant changes for its continued success. Prior to the soft reboot/sequel of God of War 3, the possibility that Norse mythology would continue to be the backdrop was not yet considered; it was merely a surprising change in setting and storyline, as well as a major overhaul in gameplay mechanics.

Currently, following just two installments – a brief gaming experience but a lengthy, decade-long development process, including the roguelike Valhalla DLC in God of War Ragnarok – the series finds itself at a critical juncture, with multiple options available, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. Naturally, the question that has lingered since the initial Norse installment of God of War introduced the idea of exploring various mythologies and realms is where the story will go after Kratos and Atreus conclude their journey with Thor and Odin. However, due to the open-ended nature of God of War Ragnarok’s conclusion, the answer may not be straightforward.

God of War Clinging to Kratos and the Norse Saga Can’t Be for Nothing

In the finale of God of War: Ragnarok, Kratos decides to stay in the Norse world of Midgard and embarks on a journey towards becoming a benevolent deity, as hinted by a mysterious mural. This narrative development serves as an engaging gameplay mechanism, providing a plausible reason for Kratos to engage in various remaining side quests alongside Freya.

Additionally, this final segment, the post-credit scene, could serve as a heartfelt farewell to the Norse mythology of God of War, offering players a chance to savor the unique beauty and landscapes of its worlds for one more time before the series moves on to new destinations.

It seems that Sindri’s storyline was not fully resolved and Kratos’ journey appears to continue within these realms, suggesting that Sony Santa Monica might not have concluded God of War’s Norse tale yet. This prospect would undoubtedly delight many fans as Kratos serves as the franchise’s iconic character, giving the games a distinctive feel when he is absent.

God of War Mythology-Hopping with Atreus is the Biggest Risk It Could Take

Instead of focusing solely on Kratos again after sending Atreus on a solitary quest, it’s highly likely that God of War will let Atreus take center stage in his own game. Even if Kratos is still around, he might only appear as a supporting character. The creators at Santa Monica Studio have made significant efforts to develop Atreus/Loki’s character, hinting that they may be grooming him to eventually lead the franchise.

In the game God of War Ragnarok, Atreus is now a playable character with his own distinct set of moves, powers, and skill progressions. This contrasts with how he was previously portrayed in God of War (2018), where players would issue commands to an NPC Atreus for him to shoot arrows.

In God of War Ragnarok’s sequel, mythologies like Egyptian, Japanese, or even a revisit of the Greek mythology from the original God of War could become the central topic of discussion, outshining all other game-related discourse. However, if Atreus is to take center stage while Kratos takes a backseat, the gameplay must be top-notch to sustain the franchise with him as the lead character.

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2025-07-30 00:03